What are the main factors that influence a Packaging Engineer V'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 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, a Packaging Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $140,662, a Packaging Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $179,130,

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

Packaging Engineer V salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Packaging Engineer V roles are District of Columbia $179,836, California $179,154, Massachusetts $176,766. 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: DevOps Engineer V: $167,773; Packaging Development Engineer V: $162,490; Packaging R&D Engineer V: $162,443; Packaging Engineer IV: $129,461; Packaging Engineer: $106,639.

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Packaging Engineer V Salary in Delaware

How much does a Packaging Engineer V make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Packaging Engineer V in Delaware is $164,860 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $79.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $191,118
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $152,708 to $178,604
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $141,643

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Packaging Engineer V Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$178,604	$14,884	$3,435	$86
Average	$164,860	$13,738	$3,170	$79
25th Percentile	$152,708	$12,726	$2,937	$73

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Key Factors That Influence Packaging Engineer V Salaries

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

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

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

District of Columbia: $179,836.
California: $179,154.
Massachusetts: $176,766.

District of Columbia $179,836 California $179,154 Massachusetts $176,766 Washington $176,116 New Jersey $176,051 Alaska $175,824 Connecticut $173,583 New York $172,673

Hawaii $169,766 Rhode Island $168,401 Maryland $167,475 Minnesota $166,208 Colorado $165,721 Illinois $165,559 Oregon $164,942 Delaware $164,487

New Hampshire $164,201 Virginia $163,561 Pennsylvania $161,693 Nevada $160,751 North Dakota $160,442 Michigan $159,955 Wisconsin $159,776 Vermont $159,419

Texas $158,428 Maine $158,363 Arizona $158,266 Ohio $158,152 Georgia $156,658 Indiana $155,911 Wyoming $155,765 Utah $155,537

Iowa $155,440 Kansas $154,660 Louisiana $154,433 North Carolina $154,352 Missouri $154,319 Florida $153,686 Montana $153,344 Nebraska $153,020

Kentucky $152,841 South Carolina $152,191 Tennessee $151,785 Idaho $151,623 New Mexico $150,437 Oklahoma $150,177 Alabama $149,219 South Dakota $147,611

Arkansas $146,734 West Virginia $146,263 Mississippi $144,850

Top Paying Cities for Packaging Engineer Vs

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: $170,237
Little Creek: $168,661
Magnolia: $169,360

Lincoln, DE $170,237 Little Creek, DE $168,661 Magnolia, DE $169,360 Milford, DE $170,237 Marydel, DE $168,028 Millsboro, DE $170,237 Millville, DE $171,374 Milton, DE $170,237

Nassau, DE $170,237 Ocean View, DE $171,374 Rehoboth Beach, DE $171,374 Seaford, DE $168,450 Selbyville, DE $171,374 Smyrna, DE $167,833 Viola, DE $169,360 Woodside, DE $168,872

Bear, DE $166,598 Newark, DE $166,663 Claymont, DE $166,793 Delaware City, DE $166,663 Hockessin, DE $166,793 Kirkwood, DE $166,663 Middletown, DE $167,492 Montchanin, DE $166,793

New Castle, DE $166,793 Odessa, DE $167,719 Port Penn, DE $166,208 Rockland, DE $166,793 Saint Georges, DE $166,663 Townsend, DE $167,475 Winterthur, DE $166,793 Lewes, DE $170,237

Wilmington, DE $166,793 Dover, DE $168,580 Dover Afb, DE $168,970 Bethany Beach, DE $171,374 Bethel, DE $168,450 Bridgeville, DE $170,237 Camden Wyoming, DE $168,759 Cheswold, DE $168,190

Clayton, DE $167,768 Dagsboro, DE $171,374 Delmar, DE $168,450 Ellendale, DE $170,237 Felton, DE $170,237 Fenwick Island, DE $171,374 Frankford, DE $171,374 Frederica, DE $170,237

Georgetown, DE $170,237 Greenwood, DE $170,237 Harbeson, DE $170,237 Harrington, DE $170,237 Hartly, DE $167,687 Houston, DE $170,237 Kenton, DE $167,768 Laurel, DE $168,450

Yorklyn, DE $166,793

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

Understanding how a Packaging Engineer V'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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$152,708

Average $164,860/year

$178,604

$12,726

Average $13,738/month

$14,884

$2,937

Average $3,170/week

$3,435

$73

Average $79/hour

$86

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$178,604	$14,884	$3,435	$86
Average	$164,860	$13,738	$3,170	$79
25th Percentile	$152,708	$12,726	$2,937	$73

Packaging Engineer V Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Packaging Engineer V, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Packaging Engineering Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $140,662 - a projected growth of -15% over your current level.

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