What are the main factors that influence a Packaging Development Engineering Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Packaging Development Engineering Manager's salary?

A Packaging Development Engineering Manager's salary grows with experience: a Packaging Development Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $106,679, a Packaging Development Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $131,403, an Lead Packaging Engineer (7-10 years)earns $164,860, a Packaging Development Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $140,662, a Packaging Development Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $179,130,

What are the highest paying states for a Packaging Development Engineering Manager?

Packaging Development Engineering Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Packaging Development Engineering Manager roles are District of Columbia $153,440, California $152,860, Massachusetts $150,820. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Packaging Development Engineering Manager roles make?

Salaries for Packaging Development Engineering Manager level roles vary by specialization: Packaging Development Engineering Senior Manager: $176,500; Packaging Engineering Senior Manager: $176,483; Packaging Development Engineer V: $162,490; Packaging R&D Engineering Manager: $138,600; Packaging Engineering Manager: $138,583.

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Packaging Development Engineering Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Packaging Development Engineering Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Packaging Development Engineering Manager in Delaware is $140,670 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $68.

However, a Packaging Development Engineering Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $167,149
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $131,590 to $154,530
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $123,323

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Packaging Development Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$154,530	$12,878	$2,972	$74
Average	$140,670	$11,723	$2,705	$68
25th Percentile	$131,590	$10,966	$2,531	$63

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Key Factors That Influence Packaging Development Engineering Manager Salaries

A Packaging Development Engineering Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Packaging Development Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Packaging Development Engineering Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Packaging Development Engineer III (4-7 years): $106,679
Packaging Development Engineer IV (7+ years): $131,403
Lead Packaging Engineer (7-10 years): $164,860
Packaging Development Engineering Manager (10+ years): $140,662
Packaging Development Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years): $179,130

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Packaging Development Engineer III	4-7 years	$106,679
Packaging Development Engineer IV	7+ years	$131,403
Lead Packaging Engineer	7-10 years	$164,860
Packaging Development Engineering Manager	10+ years	$140,662
Packaging Development Engineering Senior Manager	10+ years	$179,130

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How Do Packaging Development Engineering Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Packaging Development Engineering Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $153,440.
California: $152,860.
Massachusetts: $150,820.

District of Columbia $153,440 California $152,860 Massachusetts $150,820 Washington $150,270 New Jersey $150,220 Alaska $150,020 Connecticut $148,110 New York $147,330

Hawaii $144,850 Rhode Island $143,690 Maryland $142,900 Minnesota $141,820 Colorado $141,400 Illinois $141,260 Oregon $140,740 Delaware $140,350

New Hampshire $140,100 Virginia $139,560 Pennsylvania $137,960 Nevada $137,160 North Dakota $136,900 Michigan $136,480 Wisconsin $136,330 Vermont $136,020

Texas $135,180 Maine $135,120 Arizona $135,040 Ohio $134,940 Georgia $133,670 Indiana $133,030 Wyoming $132,910 Utah $132,710

Iowa $132,630 Kansas $131,960 Louisiana $131,770 North Carolina $131,700 Missouri $131,670 Florida $131,130 Montana $130,840 Nebraska $130,560

Kentucky $130,410 South Carolina $129,860 Tennessee $129,510 Idaho $129,370 New Mexico $128,360 Oklahoma $128,140 Alabama $127,320 South Dakota $125,950

Arkansas $125,200 West Virginia $124,800 Mississippi $123,590

Top Paying Cities for Packaging Development Engineering Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $145,250
Little Creek: $143,910
Magnolia: $144,510

Lincoln, DE $145,250 Little Creek, DE $143,910 Magnolia, DE $144,510 Milford, DE $145,250 Marydel, DE $143,370 Millsboro, DE $145,250 Millville, DE $146,220 Milton, DE $145,250

Nassau, DE $145,250 Ocean View, DE $146,220 Rehoboth Beach, DE $146,220 Seaford, DE $143,730 Selbyville, DE $146,220 Smyrna, DE $143,200 Viola, DE $144,510 Woodside, DE $144,090

Bear, DE $142,150 Newark, DE $142,210 Claymont, DE $142,320 Delaware City, DE $142,210 Hockessin, DE $142,320 Kirkwood, DE $142,210 Middletown, DE $142,910 Montchanin, DE $142,320

New Castle, DE $142,320 Odessa, DE $143,110 Port Penn, DE $141,820 Rockland, DE $142,320 Saint Georges, DE $142,210 Townsend, DE $142,900 Winterthur, DE $142,320 Lewes, DE $145,250

Wilmington, DE $142,320 Dover, DE $143,840 Dover Afb, DE $144,170 Bethany Beach, DE $146,220 Bethel, DE $143,730 Bridgeville, DE $145,250 Camden Wyoming, DE $143,990 Cheswold, DE $143,510

Clayton, DE $143,150 Dagsboro, DE $146,220 Delmar, DE $143,730 Ellendale, DE $145,250 Felton, DE $145,250 Fenwick Island, DE $146,220 Frankford, DE $146,220 Frederica, DE $145,250

Georgetown, DE $145,250 Greenwood, DE $145,250 Harbeson, DE $145,250 Harrington, DE $145,250 Hartly, DE $143,080 Houston, DE $145,250 Kenton, DE $143,150 Laurel, DE $143,730

Yorklyn, DE $142,320

Packaging Development Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Packaging Development Engineering Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$131,590

Average $140,670/year

$154,530

$10,966

Average $11,723/month

$12,878

$2,531

Average $2,705/week

$2,972

$63

Average $68/hour

$74

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$154,530	$12,878	$2,972	$74
Average	$140,670	$11,723	$2,705	$68
25th Percentile	$131,590	$10,966	$2,531	$63

Packaging Development Engineering Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Packaging Development Engineering Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Packaging Development Engineering Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $179,200 - a projected growth of 27% over your current level.

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