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

A Packaging Engineering Manager'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 Engineering Manager?

Packaging Engineering Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Packaging Engineering Manager roles are District of Columbia $153,439, California $152,857, Massachusetts $150,820. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Packaging Engineering Manager level roles vary by specialization: Packaging Development Engineering Senior Manager: $176,500; Packaging R&D Engineering Senior Manager: $176,490; Packaging Engineering Senior Manager: $176,483; Packaging R&D Engineering Manager: $138,600; Packaging Development Engineering Manager: $138,590.

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Packaging Engineering Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Packaging Engineering Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Packaging Engineering Manager in Delaware is $140,662 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $68.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $167,146
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $131,585 to $154,525
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $123,320

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Packaging Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$154,525	$12,877	$2,972	$74
Average	$140,662	$11,722	$2,705	$68
25th Percentile	$131,585	$10,965	$2,530	$63

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Key Factors That Influence Packaging Engineering Manager Salaries

A Packaging 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 Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Packaging 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 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 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 Engineering Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $153,439.
California: $152,857.
Massachusetts: $150,820.

District of Columbia $153,439 California $152,857 Massachusetts $150,820 Washington $150,266 New Jersey $150,210 Alaska $150,016 Connecticut $148,104 New York $147,328

Hawaii $144,847 Rhode Island $143,683 Maryland $142,893 Minnesota $141,812 Colorado $141,396 Illinois $141,258 Oregon $140,731 Delaware $140,343

New Hampshire $140,099 Virginia $139,553 Pennsylvania $137,959 Nevada $137,156 North Dakota $136,892 Michigan $136,477 Wisconsin $136,324 Vermont $136,019

Texas $135,174 Maine $135,118 Arizona $135,035 Ohio $134,938 Georgia $133,663 Indiana $133,026 Wyoming $132,901 Utah $132,707

Iowa $132,624 Kansas $131,959 Louisiana $131,765 North Carolina $131,695 Missouri $131,668 Florida $131,127 Montana $130,836 Nebraska $130,559

Kentucky $130,407 South Carolina $129,852 Tennessee $129,506 Idaho $129,367 New Mexico $128,356 Oklahoma $128,134 Alabama $127,316 South Dakota $125,944

Arkansas $125,196 West Virginia $124,794 Mississippi $123,588

Top Paying Cities for Packaging 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: $145,249
Little Creek: $143,905
Magnolia: $144,500

Lincoln, DE $145,249 Little Creek, DE $143,905 Magnolia, DE $144,500 Milford, DE $145,249 Marydel, DE $143,364 Millsboro, DE $145,249 Millville, DE $146,219 Milton, DE $145,249

Nassau, DE $145,249 Ocean View, DE $146,219 Rehoboth Beach, DE $146,219 Seaford, DE $143,724 Selbyville, DE $146,219 Smyrna, DE $143,198 Viola, DE $144,500 Woodside, DE $144,085

Bear, DE $142,145 Newark, DE $142,200 Claymont, DE $142,311 Delaware City, DE $142,200 Hockessin, DE $142,311 Kirkwood, DE $142,200 Middletown, DE $142,907 Montchanin, DE $142,311

New Castle, DE $142,311 Odessa, DE $143,101 Port Penn, DE $141,812 Rockland, DE $142,311 Saint Georges, DE $142,200 Townsend, DE $142,893 Winterthur, DE $142,311 Lewes, DE $145,249

Wilmington, DE $142,311 Dover, DE $143,835 Dover Afb, DE $144,168 Bethany Beach, DE $146,219 Bethel, DE $143,724 Bridgeville, DE $145,249 Camden Wyoming, DE $143,988 Cheswold, DE $143,503

Clayton, DE $143,142 Dagsboro, DE $146,219 Delmar, DE $143,724 Ellendale, DE $145,249 Felton, DE $145,249 Fenwick Island, DE $146,219 Frankford, DE $146,219 Frederica, DE $145,249

Georgetown, DE $145,249 Greenwood, DE $145,249 Harbeson, DE $145,249 Harrington, DE $145,249 Hartly, DE $143,073 Houston, DE $145,249 Kenton, DE $143,142 Laurel, DE $143,724

Yorklyn, DE $142,311

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

Understanding how a Packaging 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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$131,585

Average $140,662/year

$154,525

$10,965

Average $11,722/month

$12,877

$2,530

Average $2,705/week

$2,972

$63

Average $68/hour

$74

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$154,525	$12,877	$2,972	$74
Average	$140,662	$11,722	$2,705	$68
25th Percentile	$131,585	$10,965	$2,530	$63

Packaging Engineering Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Packaging Engineering Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Packaging Engineering Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $179,130 - a projected growth of 27% over your current level.

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