Delaware Electrician Pay by Trade
Updated 2026-10-29 · 0 trades with 5+ disclosed-pay postings
The Delaware electrician labor market
Delaware is a compact corporate-and-chemical electrician market where the Wilmington commercial base, refinery operations, and data center growth sustain demand. Northern Delaware brings banking and corporate-campus commercial work (the state's famous incorporation franchise funds a surprising density of headquarters facilities), ChristianaCare hospital expansion, and the Delaware City refinery with its continuous maintenance and turnaround electrical demand. Data centers are scaling in New Castle County where power, fiber, and tax policy attract developers serving the mid-Atlantic. Dover adds state government, Dover AFB, and distribution-center work; the beaches contribute seasonal hospitality construction. Licensing is state-level (journeyman, master, contractor) with consistent enforcement — portable statewide by necessity. Union density is moderate in Wilmington and on refinery and public work (Local 313 Wilmington/New Castle anchors the organized market); state prevailing wage covers public works above thresholds. Workforce dynamics are defined by Philadelphia gravity: rates shadow the bigger metro at a discount while offering shorter commutes and lower housing costs — many Delaware electricians work both sides of the border. Apprentice pipelines are small but adequate. For electricians, refinery maintenance and turnaround tickets lead on rate with cyclical intensity; Wilmington commercial and New Castle County data center work offers the steadiest mainstream employment.
No trade in Delaware has 5 or more disclosed-pay postings yet — check back as coverage grows.
Frequently asked questions
What does an electrician make in Delaware?
Based on 0 disclosed-pay postings tracked by ElectricianDB, the median hourly pay for journeyman electrician work in Delaware is $0.00/hr. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a statewide electrician median of $30.63/hr.
Where are the highest-paying electrician jobs in Delaware?
The strongest recent postings cluster around Delaware. Top-end rates on active postings run above the $0.00/hr median — see the highest-paying openings listed on this page for current examples.
Which employers pay electricians the most in Delaware?
Among employers with repeated postings in Delaware, a mix of regional contractors show the highest average disclosed minimums. Averages reflect posted ranges, not verified take-home pay.
Do you need a Delaware electrician license to work there?
Most states require a license for unsupervised electrical work, and requirements vary by state and municipality — see our step-by-step licensing pathway for Delaware for the exact hours, exam, and fees.
What's the prevailing wage for electricians in Delaware?
Prevailing-wage coverage depends on federal and state funding rules that differ by project and jurisdiction — see Delaware prevailing wage rates for the current determinations.
How many electrician jobs are posted in Delaware right now?
ElectricianDB is currently tracking 0 disclosed-pay journeyman electrician postings in Delaware. Counts change as contractors post and fill roles.