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

A Distribution Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Distribution Clerk (1-3 years)earns $42,113, a Distribution Engineer (3-5 years)earns $47,128, a Distribution Manager (5+ years)earns $91,773, a Distribution Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $133,423, a Distribution Director (5+ years)earns $188,292,

What are the highest paying states for a Distribution Engineer?

Distribution Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Distribution Engineer roles are District of Columbia $51,761, California $51,565, Massachusetts $50,877. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Distribution Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Distribution Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Head of Distribution: $211,190; Distribution Director: $183,038; Electrical Distribution Engineer: $100,929; Electric Distribution Engineer: $99,081; Distribution Manager: $89,212.

Distribution Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Distribution Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Distribution Engineer in Delaware is $47,451 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,557
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,420 to $53,788
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,839

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

Smart Recruiting

AI-Powered HR

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Distribution Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,788	$4,482	$1,034	$26
Average	$47,451	$3,954	$913	$23
25th Percentile	$42,420	$3,535	$816	$20

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Distribution Engineer Job Openings in Delaware

Distribution Center Service Manager

Genuine Parts Company - MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Distribution Center Stockroom Associate

Genuine Parts Company - OWATONNA, MN

Security Guard - Distribution Center

Allied Universal® - OXNARD, CA

Security Officer Distribution Center

Allied Universal® - FULTON, MO

Search More Distribution Engineer Jobs in Delaware

Key Factors That Influence Distribution Engineer Salaries

A Distribution 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 Distribution Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Distribution 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): $42,113
Early Career (1-2 years): $47,128
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,773
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,423
Expert (over 8 years): $188,292

Levels	Salary
Distribut... Level Distribution Engineer	$42,113
Distribut... Level Distribution Engineer	$47,128
Distribut... Level Distribution Engineer	$91,773
Distribut... Level Distribution Engineer	$133,423
Distribut... Level Distribution Engineer	$188,292

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

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

District of Columbia: $51,761.
California: $51,565.
Massachusetts: $50,877.

District of Columbia $51,761 California $51,565 Massachusetts $50,877 Washington $50,690 New Jersey $50,672 Alaska $50,606 Connecticut $49,961 New York $49,699

Hawaii $48,862 Rhode Island $48,470 Maryland $48,203 Minnesota $47,839 Colorado $47,698 Illinois $47,652 Oregon $47,474 Delaware $47,343

New Hampshire $47,261 Virginia $47,077 Pennsylvania $46,539 Nevada $46,268 North Dakota $46,179 Michigan $46,039 Wisconsin $45,987 Vermont $45,885

Texas $45,599 Maine $45,581 Arizona $45,553 Ohio $45,520 Georgia $45,090 Indiana $44,875 Wyoming $44,833 Utah $44,767

Iowa $44,739 Kansas $44,515 Louisiana $44,449 North Carolina $44,426 Missouri $44,417 Florida $44,234 Montana $44,136 Nebraska $44,043

Kentucky $43,991 South Carolina $43,804 Tennessee $43,687 Idaho $43,641 New Mexico $43,299 Oklahoma $43,224 Alabama $42,949 South Dakota $42,486

Arkansas $42,233 West Virginia $42,098 Mississippi $41,691

Top Paying Cities for Distribution 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: $48,998
Little Creek: $48,545
Magnolia: $48,746

Lincoln, DE $48,998 Little Creek, DE $48,545 Magnolia, DE $48,746 Milford, DE $48,998 Marydel, DE $48,362 Millsboro, DE $48,998 Millville, DE $49,325 Milton, DE $48,998

Nassau, DE $48,998 Ocean View, DE $49,325 Rehoboth Beach, DE $49,325 Seaford, DE $48,484 Selbyville, DE $49,325 Smyrna, DE $48,306 Viola, DE $48,746 Woodside, DE $48,605

Bear, DE $47,951 Newark, DE $47,970 Claymont, DE $48,007 Delaware City, DE $47,970 Hockessin, DE $48,007 Kirkwood, DE $47,970 Middletown, DE $48,208 Montchanin, DE $48,007

New Castle, DE $48,007 Odessa, DE $48,273 Port Penn, DE $47,839 Rockland, DE $48,007 Saint Georges, DE $47,970 Townsend, DE $48,203 Winterthur, DE $48,007 Lewes, DE $48,998

Wilmington, DE $48,007 Dover, DE $48,521 Dover Afb, DE $48,633 Bethany Beach, DE $49,325 Bethel, DE $48,484 Bridgeville, DE $48,998 Camden Wyoming, DE $48,573 Cheswold, DE $48,409

Clayton, DE $48,287 Dagsboro, DE $49,325 Delmar, DE $48,484 Ellendale, DE $48,998 Felton, DE $48,998 Fenwick Island, DE $49,325 Frankford, DE $49,325 Frederica, DE $48,998

Georgetown, DE $48,998 Greenwood, DE $48,998 Harbeson, DE $48,998 Harrington, DE $48,998 Hartly, DE $48,264 Houston, DE $48,998 Kenton, DE $48,287 Laurel, DE $48,484

Yorklyn, DE $48,007

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

Understanding how a Distribution 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

$42,420

Average $47,451/year

$53,788

$3,535

Average $3,954/month

$4,482

$816

Average $913/week

$1,034

$20

Average $23/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,788	$4,482	$1,034	$26
Average	$47,451	$3,954	$913	$23
25th Percentile	$42,420	$3,535	$816	$20

Salaries of jobs related to Distribution Engineer

Find Your Next Distribution Engineer Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Distribution Engineer job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Cost of Living In Delaware

Cost of Living in Delaware is

1.5% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about