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

A Packaging Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Packaging Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $79,802, a Packaging Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $90,986, a Packaging Engineer (4-7 years)earns $108,055, a Packaging Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $133,098, a Packaging Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $166,987,

What are the highest paying states for a Packaging Engineer?

Packaging Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Packaging Engineer roles are District of Columbia $118,070, California $117,622, Massachusetts $116,055. 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: Lead Packaging Engineer: $162,430; Packaging Engineer V: $162,424; Specialist Packaging Engineer: $129,470; Packaging Engineer IV: $129,461; Senior Packaging Engineer: $105,110.

Packaging Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Packaging Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Packaging Engineer in Delaware is $108,238 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $128,622
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,673 to $118,908
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $89,964

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Packaging Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,908	$9,909	$2,287	$57
Average	$108,238	$9,020	$2,082	$52
25th Percentile	$98,673	$8,223	$1,898	$47

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Key Factors That Influence Packaging Engineer Salaries

A Packaging 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 Packaging Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Packaging 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): $79,802
Early Career (1-2 years): $90,986
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,055
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,098
Expert (over 8 years): $166,987

Levels	Salary
Packaging... Level Packaging Engineer	$79,802
Packaging... Level Packaging Engineer	$90,986
Packaging... Level Packaging Engineer	$108,055
Packaging... Level Packaging Engineer	$133,098
Packaging... Level Packaging Engineer	$166,987

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

District of Columbia: $118,070.
California: $117,622.
Massachusetts: $116,055.

District of Columbia $118,070 California $117,622 Massachusetts $116,055 Washington $115,628 New Jersey $115,585 Alaska $115,436 Connecticut $113,965 New York $113,367

Hawaii $111,459 Rhode Island $110,563 Maryland $109,955 Minnesota $109,123 Colorado $108,803 Illinois $108,697 Oregon $108,291 Delaware $107,993

New Hampshire $107,805 Virginia $107,385 Pennsylvania $106,159 Nevada $105,540 North Dakota $105,338 Michigan $105,018 Wisconsin $104,900 Vermont $104,666

Texas $104,015 Maine $103,973 Arizona $103,909 Ohio $103,834 Georgia $102,853 Indiana $102,362 Wyoming $102,266 Utah $102,117

Iowa $102,053 Kansas $101,541 Louisiana $101,392 North Carolina $101,339 Missouri $101,317 Florida $100,901 Montana $100,677 Nebraska $100,464

Kentucky $100,347 South Carolina $99,920 Tennessee $99,654 Idaho $99,547 New Mexico $98,769 Oklahoma $98,598 Alabama $97,969 South Dakota $96,913

Arkansas $96,337 West Virginia $96,028 Mississippi $95,100

Top Paying Cities for Packaging 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: $111,768
Little Creek: $110,733
Magnolia: $111,192

Lincoln, DE $111,768 Little Creek, DE $110,733 Magnolia, DE $111,192 Milford, DE $111,768 Marydel, DE $110,318 Millsboro, DE $111,768 Millville, DE $112,514 Milton, DE $111,768

Nassau, DE $111,768 Ocean View, DE $112,514 Rehoboth Beach, DE $112,514 Seaford, DE $110,595 Selbyville, DE $112,514 Smyrna, DE $110,190 Viola, DE $111,192 Woodside, DE $110,872

Bear, DE $109,379 Newark, DE $109,422 Claymont, DE $109,507 Delaware City, DE $109,422 Hockessin, DE $109,507 Kirkwood, DE $109,422 Middletown, DE $109,966 Montchanin, DE $109,507

New Castle, DE $109,507 Odessa, DE $110,115 Port Penn, DE $109,123 Rockland, DE $109,507 Saint Georges, DE $109,422 Townsend, DE $109,955 Winterthur, DE $109,507 Lewes, DE $111,768

Wilmington, DE $109,507 Dover, DE $110,680 Dover Afb, DE $110,936 Bethany Beach, DE $112,514 Bethel, DE $110,595 Bridgeville, DE $111,768 Camden Wyoming, DE $110,797 Cheswold, DE $110,424

Clayton, DE $110,147 Dagsboro, DE $112,514 Delmar, DE $110,595 Ellendale, DE $111,768 Felton, DE $111,768 Fenwick Island, DE $112,514 Frankford, DE $112,514 Frederica, DE $111,768

Georgetown, DE $111,768 Greenwood, DE $111,768 Harbeson, DE $111,768 Harrington, DE $111,768 Hartly, DE $110,094 Houston, DE $111,768 Kenton, DE $110,147 Laurel, DE $110,595

Yorklyn, DE $109,507

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

Understanding how a Packaging 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

$98,673

Average $108,238/year

$118,908

$8,223

Average $9,020/month

$9,909

$1,898

Average $2,082/week

$2,287

$47

Average $52/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,908	$9,909	$2,287	$57
Average	$108,238	$9,020	$2,082	$52
25th Percentile	$98,673	$8,223	$1,898	$47

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