What are the main factors that influence a Packaging Engineer III'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 III?

Packaging Engineer III salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Packaging Engineer III roles are District of Columbia $116,369, California $115,928, Massachusetts $114,383. 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; Specialist Packaging Engineer: $129,470; Packaging Engineer IV: $129,461; Packaging Engineer: $106,639; Packaging Development Engineer III: $105,200.

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Packaging Engineer III Salary in Delaware

How much does a Packaging Engineer III make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Packaging Engineer III in Delaware is $106,679 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,565
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,941 to $117,611
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $88,075

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Packaging Engineer III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,611	$9,801	$2,262	$57
Average	$106,679	$8,890	$2,052	$51
25th Percentile	$96,941	$8,078	$1,864	$47

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Key Factors That Influence Packaging Engineer III Salaries

A Packaging Engineer III'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 III'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 III 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 IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $116,369.
California: $115,928.
Massachusetts: $114,383.

District of Columbia $116,369 California $115,928 Massachusetts $114,383 Washington $113,962 New Jersey $113,920 Alaska $113,773 Connecticut $112,323 New York $111,734

Hawaii $109,853 Rhode Island $108,970 Maryland $108,371 Minnesota $107,551 Colorado $107,236 Illinois $107,130 Oregon $106,731 Delaware $106,437

New Hampshire $106,252 Virginia $105,838 Pennsylvania $104,629 Nevada $104,019 North Dakota $103,820 Michigan $103,504 Wisconsin $103,389 Vermont $103,158

Texas $102,516 Maine $102,474 Arizona $102,411 Ohio $102,338 Georgia $101,371 Indiana $100,887 Wyoming $100,793 Utah $100,646

Iowa $100,583 Kansas $100,078 Louisiana $99,931 North Carolina $99,878 Missouri $99,857 Florida $99,448 Montana $99,227 Nebraska $99,017

Kentucky $98,901 South Carolina $98,481 Tennessee $98,218 Idaho $98,113 New Mexico $97,345 Oklahoma $97,177 Alabama $96,557 South Dakota $95,517

Arkansas $94,949 West Virginia $94,644 Mississippi $93,730

Top Paying Cities for Packaging Engineer IIIs

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: $110,157
Little Creek: $109,138
Magnolia: $109,590

Lincoln, DE $110,157 Little Creek, DE $109,138 Magnolia, DE $109,590 Milford, DE $110,157 Marydel, DE $108,728 Millsboro, DE $110,157 Millville, DE $110,893 Milton, DE $110,157

Nassau, DE $110,157 Ocean View, DE $110,893 Rehoboth Beach, DE $110,893 Seaford, DE $109,001 Selbyville, DE $110,893 Smyrna, DE $108,602 Viola, DE $109,590 Woodside, DE $109,275

Bear, DE $107,803 Newark, DE $107,845 Claymont, DE $107,929 Delaware City, DE $107,845 Hockessin, DE $107,929 Kirkwood, DE $107,845 Middletown, DE $108,381 Montchanin, DE $107,929

New Castle, DE $107,929 Odessa, DE $108,528 Port Penn, DE $107,551 Rockland, DE $107,929 Saint Georges, DE $107,845 Townsend, DE $108,371 Winterthur, DE $107,929 Lewes, DE $110,157

Wilmington, DE $107,929 Dover, DE $109,085 Dover Afb, DE $109,338 Bethany Beach, DE $110,893 Bethel, DE $109,001 Bridgeville, DE $110,157 Camden Wyoming, DE $109,201 Cheswold, DE $108,833

Clayton, DE $108,560 Dagsboro, DE $110,893 Delmar, DE $109,001 Ellendale, DE $110,157 Felton, DE $110,157 Fenwick Island, DE $110,893 Frankford, DE $110,893 Frederica, DE $110,157

Georgetown, DE $110,157 Greenwood, DE $110,157 Harbeson, DE $110,157 Harrington, DE $110,157 Hartly, DE $108,507 Houston, DE $110,157 Kenton, DE $108,560 Laurel, DE $109,001

Yorklyn, DE $107,929

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

Understanding how a Packaging Engineer III'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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$96,941

Average $106,679/year

$117,611

$8,078

Average $8,890/month

$9,801

$1,864

Average $2,052/week

$2,262

$47

Average $51/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,611	$9,801	$2,262	$57
Average	$106,679	$8,890	$2,052	$51
25th Percentile	$96,941	$8,078	$1,864	$47

Packaging Engineer III Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Packaging Engineer III, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Packaging Engineer IV role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $131,403 - a projected growth of 23% over your current level.

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