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

A Product Development Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Production Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $80,554, a Production Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $91,335, a Product Development Engineer (4-7 years)earns $101,926, a Production Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $128,215, a Production Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $147,369,

What are the highest paying states for a Product Development Engineer?

Product Development Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Product Development Engineer roles are District of Columbia $112,271, California $111,846, Massachusetts $110,355. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Product Development Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Product Development Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Product Development Director: $220,931; Product Development Analyst V: $160,736; Product Development: $143,645; Product Development Manager: $141,963; Product Development Analyst IV: $133,257.

Product Development Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Product Development Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Product Development Engineer in Delaware is $102,922 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $121,005
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,250 to $112,387
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $86,355

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Product Development Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,387	$9,366	$2,161	$54
Average	$102,922	$8,577	$1,979	$49
25th Percentile	$94,250	$7,854	$1,813	$45

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Key Factors That Influence Product Development Engineer Salaries

A Product Development 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 Product Development Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Product Development 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): $80,554
Early Career (1-2 years): $91,335
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $101,926
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,215
Expert (over 8 years): $147,369

Levels	Salary
Productio... Level Product Development Engineer	$80,554
Productio... Level Product Development Engineer	$91,335
Product D... Level Product Development Engineer	$101,926
Productio... Level Product Development Engineer	$128,215
Productio... Level Product Development Engineer	$147,369

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

District of Columbia: $112,271.
California: $111,846.
Massachusetts: $110,355.

District of Columbia $112,271 California $111,846 Massachusetts $110,355 Washington $109,949 New Jersey $109,909 Alaska $109,767 Connecticut $108,368 New York $107,800

Hawaii $105,985 Rhode Island $105,133 Maryland $104,555 Minnesota $103,764 Colorado $103,460 Illinois $103,358 Oregon $102,973 Delaware $102,689

New Hampshire $102,511 Virginia $102,111 Pennsylvania $100,945 Nevada $100,357 North Dakota $100,164 Michigan $99,860 Wisconsin $99,748 Vermont $99,525

Texas $98,907 Maine $98,866 Arizona $98,805 Ohio $98,734 Georgia $97,802 Indiana $97,335 Wyoming $97,244 Utah $97,102

Iowa $97,041 Kansas $96,554 Louisiana $96,412 North Carolina $96,362 Missouri $96,341 Florida $95,946 Montana $95,733 Nebraska $95,530

Kentucky $95,419 South Carolina $95,013 Tennessee $94,759 Idaho $94,658 New Mexico $93,918 Oklahoma $93,756 Alabama $93,157 South Dakota $92,153

Arkansas $91,606 West Virginia $91,312 Mississippi $90,430

Top Paying Cities for Product Development 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: $106,279
Little Creek: $105,295
Magnolia: $105,731

Lincoln, DE $106,279 Little Creek, DE $105,295 Magnolia, DE $105,731 Milford, DE $106,279 Marydel, DE $104,900 Millsboro, DE $106,279 Millville, DE $106,988 Milton, DE $106,279

Nassau, DE $106,279 Ocean View, DE $106,988 Rehoboth Beach, DE $106,988 Seaford, DE $105,163 Selbyville, DE $106,988 Smyrna, DE $104,778 Viola, DE $105,731 Woodside, DE $105,427

Bear, DE $104,007 Newark, DE $104,048 Claymont, DE $104,129 Delaware City, DE $104,048 Hockessin, DE $104,129 Kirkwood, DE $104,048 Middletown, DE $104,565 Montchanin, DE $104,129

New Castle, DE $104,129 Odessa, DE $104,707 Port Penn, DE $103,764 Rockland, DE $104,129 Saint Georges, DE $104,048 Townsend, DE $104,555 Winterthur, DE $104,129 Lewes, DE $106,279

Wilmington, DE $104,129 Dover, DE $105,244 Dover Afb, DE $105,488 Bethany Beach, DE $106,988 Bethel, DE $105,163 Bridgeville, DE $106,279 Camden Wyoming, DE $105,356 Cheswold, DE $105,001

Clayton, DE $104,737 Dagsboro, DE $106,988 Delmar, DE $105,163 Ellendale, DE $106,279 Felton, DE $106,279 Fenwick Island, DE $106,988 Frankford, DE $106,988 Frederica, DE $106,279

Georgetown, DE $106,279 Greenwood, DE $106,279 Harbeson, DE $106,279 Harrington, DE $106,279 Hartly, DE $104,687 Houston, DE $106,279 Kenton, DE $104,737 Laurel, DE $105,163

Yorklyn, DE $104,129

Product Development Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Product Development 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

$94,250

Average $102,922/year

$112,387

$7,854

Average $8,577/month

$9,366

$1,813

Average $1,979/week

$2,161

$45

Average $49/hour

$54

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,387	$9,366	$2,161	$54
Average	$102,922	$8,577	$1,979	$49
25th Percentile	$94,250	$7,854	$1,813	$45

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