What are the main factors that influence a Perfumer's salary?

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

How does experience change A Perfumer's salary?

A Perfumer's salary grows with experience: an Industrial Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $79,084, an Industrial Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $97,481, an Perfumer (4-7 years)earns $114,171, an Industrial Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $127,651, an Industrial Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $150,392,

What are the highest paying states for a Perfumer?

Perfumer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Perfumer roles are District of Columbia $122,477, California $122,013, Massachusetts $120,387. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

Perfumer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Perfumer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Perfumer in Delaware is $112,278 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $131,897
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $101,831 to $122,547
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $92,319

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Perfumer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$122,547	$10,212	$2,357	$59
Average	$112,278	$9,357	$2,159	$54
25th Percentile	$101,831	$8,486	$1,958	$49

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Key Factors That Influence Perfumer Salaries

A Perfumer'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.

Levels	Salary
Industria... Level Perfumer	$79,084
Industria... Level Perfumer	$97,481
Perfumer Level Perfumer	$114,171
Industria... Level Perfumer	$127,651
Industria... Level Perfumer	$150,392

How Do Perfumer 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 Perfumers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $122,477.
California: $122,013.
Massachusetts: $120,387.

District of Columbia $122,477 California $122,013 Massachusetts $120,387 Washington $119,944 New Jersey $119,900 Alaska $119,745 Connecticut $118,218 New York $117,599

Hawaii $115,619 Rhode Island $114,690 Maryland $114,059 Minnesota $113,196 Colorado $112,864 Illinois $112,754 Oregon $112,333 Delaware $112,024

New Hampshire $111,829 Virginia $111,393 Pennsylvania $110,121 Nevada $109,479 North Dakota $109,269 Michigan $108,937 Wisconsin $108,816 Vermont $108,572

Texas $107,898 Maine $107,853 Arizona $107,787 Ohio $107,710 Georgia $106,692 Indiana $106,183 Wyoming $106,083 Utah $105,929

Iowa $105,862 Kansas $105,331 Louisiana $105,176 North Carolina $105,121 Missouri $105,099 Florida $104,668 Montana $104,435 Nebraska $104,214

Kentucky $104,092 South Carolina $103,650 Tennessee $103,373 Idaho $103,263 New Mexico $102,455 Oklahoma $102,278 Alabama $101,626 South Dakota $100,530

Arkansas $99,933 West Virginia $99,612 Mississippi $98,650

Top Paying Cities for Perfumers

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: $115,940
Little Creek: $114,867
Magnolia: $115,342

Lincoln, DE $115,940 Little Creek, DE $114,867 Magnolia, DE $115,342 Milford, DE $115,940 Marydel, DE $114,435 Millsboro, DE $115,940 Millville, DE $116,714 Milton, DE $115,940

Nassau, DE $115,940 Ocean View, DE $116,714 Rehoboth Beach, DE $116,714 Seaford, DE $114,723 Selbyville, DE $116,714 Smyrna, DE $114,302 Viola, DE $115,342 Woodside, DE $115,010

Bear, DE $113,462 Newark, DE $113,506 Claymont, DE $113,595 Delaware City, DE $113,506 Hockessin, DE $113,595 Kirkwood, DE $113,506 Middletown, DE $114,070 Montchanin, DE $113,595

New Castle, DE $113,595 Odessa, DE $114,225 Port Penn, DE $113,196 Rockland, DE $113,595 Saint Georges, DE $113,506 Townsend, DE $114,059 Winterthur, DE $113,595 Lewes, DE $115,940

Wilmington, DE $113,595 Dover, DE $114,811 Dover Afb, DE $115,077 Bethany Beach, DE $116,714 Bethel, DE $114,723 Bridgeville, DE $115,940 Camden Wyoming, DE $114,933 Cheswold, DE $114,546

Clayton, DE $114,258 Dagsboro, DE $116,714 Delmar, DE $114,723 Ellendale, DE $115,940 Felton, DE $115,940 Fenwick Island, DE $116,714 Frankford, DE $116,714 Frederica, DE $115,940

Georgetown, DE $115,940 Greenwood, DE $115,940 Harbeson, DE $115,940 Harrington, DE $115,940 Hartly, DE $114,203 Houston, DE $115,940 Kenton, DE $114,258 Laurel, DE $114,723

Yorklyn, DE $113,595

Perfumer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Perfumer'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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$101,831

Average $112,278/year

$122,547

$8,486

Average $9,357/month

$10,212

$1,958

Average $2,159/week

$2,357

$49

Average $54/hour

$59

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$122,547	$10,212	$2,357	$59
Average	$112,278	$9,357	$2,159	$54
25th Percentile	$101,831	$8,486	$1,958	$49

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