What are the main factors that influence a Packaging Engineer I'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 Engineer 's salary?

A Packaging Engineer 's salary grows with experience: a Packaging Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $78,785, a Packaging Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $89,828, a Packaging Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $106,679, a Packaging Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $131,403, a Packaging Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $164,860,

What are the highest paying states for a Packaging Engineer I?

Packaging Engineer I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Packaging Engineer I roles are District of Columbia $85,942, California $85,616, Massachusetts $84,475. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Packaging Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Packaging Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Packaging Engineer V: $162,424; Packaging Engineer IV: $129,461; Packaging Engineer: $106,639; Senior Packaging Engineer: $105,110; Packaging Engineer III: $105,102.

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Packaging Engineer I Salary in Delaware

How much does a Packaging Engineer I make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Packaging Engineer I in Delaware is $78,785 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a Packaging Engineer I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,088
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,451 to $84,178
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,773

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Packaging Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,178	$7,015	$1,619	$40
Average	$78,785	$6,565	$1,515	$38
25th Percentile	$71,451	$5,954	$1,374	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Packaging Engineer I Salaries

A Packaging Engineer I'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 Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Packaging Engineer I'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 Engineer I (0-2 years): $78,785
Packaging Engineer II (2-4 years): $89,828
Packaging Engineer III (4-7 years): $106,679
Packaging Engineer IV (7+ years): $131,403
Packaging Engineer V (7-10 years): $164,860

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Packaging Engineer I	0-2 years	$78,785
Packaging Engineer II	2-4 years	$89,828
Packaging Engineer III	4-7 years	$106,679
Packaging Engineer IV	7+ years	$131,403
Packaging Engineer V	7-10 years	$164,860

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How Do Packaging Engineer I 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 Engineer Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $85,942.
California: $85,616.
Massachusetts: $84,475.

District of Columbia $85,942 California $85,616 Massachusetts $84,475 Washington $84,164 New Jersey $84,133 Alaska $84,025 Connecticut $82,954 New York $82,519

Hawaii $81,129 Rhode Island $80,477 Maryland $80,035 Minnesota $79,430 Colorado $79,197 Illinois $79,119 Oregon $78,824 Delaware $78,607

New Hampshire $78,470 Virginia $78,164 Pennsylvania $77,272 Nevada $76,822 North Dakota $76,674 Michigan $76,441 Wisconsin $76,356 Vermont $76,185

Texas $75,712 Maine $75,680 Arizona $75,634 Ohio $75,580 Georgia $74,865 Indiana $74,508 Wyoming $74,439 Utah $74,330

Iowa $74,283 Kansas $73,911 Louisiana $73,802 North Carolina $73,763 Missouri $73,748 Florida $73,445 Montana $73,282 Nebraska $73,127

Kentucky $73,041 South Carolina $72,731 Tennessee $72,537 Idaho $72,459 New Mexico $71,893 Oklahoma $71,768 Alabama $71,310 South Dakota $70,542

Arkansas $70,123 West Virginia $69,898 Mississippi $69,222

Top Paying Cities for Packaging Engineer Is

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: $81,355
Little Creek: $80,602
Magnolia: $80,935

Lincoln, DE $81,355 Little Creek, DE $80,602 Magnolia, DE $80,935 Milford, DE $81,355 Marydel, DE $80,299 Millsboro, DE $81,355 Millville, DE $81,898 Milton, DE $81,355

Nassau, DE $81,355 Ocean View, DE $81,898 Rehoboth Beach, DE $81,898 Seaford, DE $80,501 Selbyville, DE $81,898 Smyrna, DE $80,206 Viola, DE $80,935 Woodside, DE $80,703

Bear, DE $79,616 Newark, DE $79,647 Claymont, DE $79,709 Delaware City, DE $79,647 Hockessin, DE $79,709 Kirkwood, DE $79,647 Middletown, DE $80,043 Montchanin, DE $79,709

New Castle, DE $79,709 Odessa, DE $80,151 Port Penn, DE $79,430 Rockland, DE $79,709 Saint Georges, DE $79,647 Townsend, DE $80,035 Winterthur, DE $79,709 Lewes, DE $81,355

Wilmington, DE $79,709 Dover, DE $80,563 Dover Afb, DE $80,749 Bethany Beach, DE $81,898 Bethel, DE $80,501 Bridgeville, DE $81,355 Camden Wyoming, DE $80,648 Cheswold, DE $80,377

Clayton, DE $80,175 Dagsboro, DE $81,898 Delmar, DE $80,501 Ellendale, DE $81,355 Felton, DE $81,355 Fenwick Island, DE $81,898 Frankford, DE $81,898 Frederica, DE $81,355

Georgetown, DE $81,355 Greenwood, DE $81,355 Harbeson, DE $81,355 Harrington, DE $81,355 Hartly, DE $80,136 Houston, DE $81,355 Kenton, DE $80,175 Laurel, DE $80,501

Yorklyn, DE $79,709

Packaging Engineer I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Packaging Engineer I'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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$71,451

Average $78,785/year

$84,178

$5,954

Average $6,565/month

$7,015

$1,374

Average $1,515/week

$1,619

$34

Average $38/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,178	$7,015	$1,619	$40
Average	$78,785	$6,565	$1,515	$38
25th Percentile	$71,451	$5,954	$1,374	$34

Packaging Engineer I Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Packaging Engineer I, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Packaging Engineer II role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $89,828 - a projected growth of 14% over your current level.

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