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

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

How does experience change A Design Engineer's salary?

A Design Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Digital Design Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $82,477, a Digital Design Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $103,801, a Design Engineer (4-7 years)earns $129,398, a Digital Design Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $163,600, a Digital Design Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $193,768,

What are the highest paying states for a Design Engineer?

Design Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Design Engineer roles are District of Columbia $142,474, California $141,934, Massachusetts $140,042. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Design Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Design Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Product Design Engineer V: $160,192; Product Design Engineer IV: $136,701; Transportation Design Engineer: $122,990; Design Engineer, Senior: $111,950; Product Design Engineer III: $111,948.

Design Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Design Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Design Engineer in Delaware is $130,610 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $146,893
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $121,330 to $139,133
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $112,881

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Design Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$139,133	$11,594	$2,676	$67
Average	$130,610	$10,884	$2,512	$63
25th Percentile	$121,330	$10,111	$2,333	$58

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Key Factors That Influence Design Engineer Salaries

A Design Engineer'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 Design Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Design Engineer'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $82,477
Early Career (1-2 years): $103,801
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $129,398
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $163,600
Expert (over 8 years): $193,768

Levels	Salary
Digital D... Level Design Engineer	$82,477
Digital D... Level Design Engineer	$103,801
Design En... Level Design Engineer	$129,398
Digital D... Level Design Engineer	$163,600
Digital D... Level Design Engineer	$193,768

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How Do Design Engineer 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 Design Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $142,474.
California: $141,934.
Massachusetts: $140,042.

District of Columbia $142,474 California $141,934 Massachusetts $140,042 Washington $139,528 New Jersey $139,476 Alaska $139,296 Connecticut $137,520 New York $136,799

Hawaii $134,496 Rhode Island $133,415 Maryland $132,682 Minnesota $131,678 Colorado $131,292 Illinois $131,163 Oregon $130,674 Delaware $130,314

New Hampshire $130,088 Virginia $129,581 Pennsylvania $128,101 Nevada $127,354 North Dakota $127,110 Michigan $126,724 Wisconsin $126,582 Vermont $126,299

Texas $125,514 Maine $125,463 Arizona $125,386 Ohio $125,296 Georgia $124,112 Indiana $123,520 Wyoming $123,404 Utah $123,224

Iowa $123,147 Kansas $122,529 Louisiana $122,349 North Carolina $122,284 Missouri $122,259 Florida $121,757 Montana $121,487 Nebraska $121,229

Kentucky $121,088 South Carolina $120,573 Tennessee $120,251 Idaho $120,123 New Mexico $119,183 Oklahoma $118,977 Alabama $118,218 South Dakota $116,944

Arkansas $116,249 West Virginia $115,876 Mississippi $114,757

Top Paying Cities for Design Engineers

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: $134,869
Little Creek: $133,621
Magnolia: $134,174

Lincoln, DE $134,869 Little Creek, DE $133,621 Magnolia, DE $134,174 Milford, DE $134,869 Marydel, DE $133,119 Millsboro, DE $134,869 Millville, DE $135,770 Milton, DE $134,869

Nassau, DE $134,869 Ocean View, DE $135,770 Rehoboth Beach, DE $135,770 Seaford, DE $133,454 Selbyville, DE $135,770 Smyrna, DE $132,965 Viola, DE $134,174 Woodside, DE $133,788

Bear, DE $131,987 Newark, DE $132,038 Claymont, DE $132,141 Delaware City, DE $132,038 Hockessin, DE $132,141 Kirkwood, DE $132,038 Middletown, DE $132,695 Montchanin, DE $132,141

New Castle, DE $132,141 Odessa, DE $132,875 Port Penn, DE $131,678 Rockland, DE $132,141 Saint Georges, DE $132,038 Townsend, DE $132,682 Winterthur, DE $132,141 Lewes, DE $134,869

Wilmington, DE $132,141 Dover, DE $133,557 Dover Afb, DE $133,866 Bethany Beach, DE $135,770 Bethel, DE $133,454 Bridgeville, DE $134,869 Camden Wyoming, DE $133,698 Cheswold, DE $133,248

Clayton, DE $132,913 Dagsboro, DE $135,770 Delmar, DE $133,454 Ellendale, DE $134,869 Felton, DE $134,869 Fenwick Island, DE $135,770 Frankford, DE $135,770 Frederica, DE $134,869

Georgetown, DE $134,869 Greenwood, DE $134,869 Harbeson, DE $134,869 Harrington, DE $134,869 Hartly, DE $132,849 Houston, DE $134,869 Kenton, DE $132,913 Laurel, DE $133,454

Yorklyn, DE $132,141

Design Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Design Engineer'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

$121,330

Average $130,610/year

$139,133

$10,111

Average $10,884/month

$11,594

$2,333

Average $2,512/week

$2,676

$58

Average $63/hour

$67

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$139,133	$11,594	$2,676	$67
Average	$130,610	$10,884	$2,512	$63
25th Percentile	$121,330	$10,111	$2,333	$58

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