What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level 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 An Entry Level Design Engineer's salary?

An Entry Level Design Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Sales Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $81,265, a Sales Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $98,015, a Entry Level Design Engineer (7+ years)earns $122,598, a Sales Analysis Supervisor (7+ years)earns $101,685, a Sales Analysis Manager (7+ years)earns $136,180,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Design Engineer?

Entry Level Design Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Design Engineer roles are District of Columbia $131,869, California $131,368, Massachusetts $129,618. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Design Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Design Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Electrical Design Engineer: $95,374; Entry Level Project Engineer: $86,201; Entry ASIC Design Engineer: $81,290; Entry Level Engineer: $80,490; Entry Level Aerospace Engineer: $79,702.

Entry Level Design Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Design Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Entry Level Design Engineer in Delaware is $120,887 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $141,328
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $108,960 to $131,587
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,102

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Entry Level Design Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$131,587	$10,966	$2,531	$63
Average	$120,887	$10,074	$2,325	$58
25th Percentile	$108,960	$9,080	$2,095	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Design Engineer Salaries

An Entry Level 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 Entry Level Design Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level 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): $81,265
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,015
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,598
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $101,685
Expert (over 8 years): $136,180

Levels	Salary
Sales Ana... Level Entry Level Design Engineer	$81,265
Sales Ana... Level Entry Level Design Engineer	$98,015
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Design Engineer	$122,598
Sales Ana... Level Entry Level Design Engineer	$101,685
Sales Ana... Level Entry Level Design Engineer	$136,180

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

District of Columbia: $131,869.
California: $131,368.
Massachusetts: $129,618.

District of Columbia $131,869 California $131,368 Massachusetts $129,618 Washington $129,141 New Jersey $129,094 Alaska $128,927 Connecticut $127,283 New York $126,616

Hawaii $124,484 Rhode Island $123,484 Maryland $122,805 Minnesota $121,876 Colorado $121,519 Illinois $121,400 Oregon $120,947 Delaware $120,614

New Hampshire $120,404 Virginia $119,935 Pennsylvania $118,565 Nevada $117,874 North Dakota $117,648 Michigan $117,291 Wisconsin $117,160 Vermont $116,898

Texas $116,171 Maine $116,123 Arizona $116,052 Ohio $115,969 Georgia $114,873 Indiana $114,325 Wyoming $114,218 Utah $114,051

Iowa $113,980 Kansas $113,408 Louisiana $113,241 North Carolina $113,182 Missouri $113,158 Florida $112,693 Montana $112,443 Nebraska $112,205

Kentucky $112,074 South Carolina $111,598 Tennessee $111,300 Idaho $111,181 New Mexico $110,311 Oklahoma $110,121 Alabama $109,418 South Dakota $108,239

Arkansas $107,596 West Virginia $107,250 Mississippi $106,214

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level 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: $124,830
Little Creek: $123,674
Magnolia: $124,187

Lincoln, DE $124,830 Little Creek, DE $123,674 Magnolia, DE $124,187 Milford, DE $124,830 Marydel, DE $123,210 Millsboro, DE $124,830 Millville, DE $125,663 Milton, DE $124,830

Nassau, DE $124,830 Ocean View, DE $125,663 Rehoboth Beach, DE $125,663 Seaford, DE $123,520 Selbyville, DE $125,663 Smyrna, DE $123,067 Viola, DE $124,187 Woodside, DE $123,829

Bear, DE $122,162 Newark, DE $122,209 Claymont, DE $122,305 Delaware City, DE $122,209 Hockessin, DE $122,305 Kirkwood, DE $122,209 Middletown, DE $122,817 Montchanin, DE $122,305

New Castle, DE $122,305 Odessa, DE $122,984 Port Penn, DE $121,876 Rockland, DE $122,305 Saint Georges, DE $122,209 Townsend, DE $122,805 Winterthur, DE $122,305 Lewes, DE $124,830

Wilmington, DE $122,305 Dover, DE $123,615 Dover Afb, DE $123,901 Bethany Beach, DE $125,663 Bethel, DE $123,520 Bridgeville, DE $124,830 Camden Wyoming, DE $123,746 Cheswold, DE $123,329

Clayton, DE $123,019 Dagsboro, DE $125,663 Delmar, DE $123,520 Ellendale, DE $124,830 Felton, DE $124,830 Fenwick Island, DE $125,663 Frankford, DE $125,663 Frederica, DE $124,830

Georgetown, DE $124,830 Greenwood, DE $124,830 Harbeson, DE $124,830 Harrington, DE $124,830 Hartly, DE $122,960 Houston, DE $124,830 Kenton, DE $123,019 Laurel, DE $123,520

Yorklyn, DE $122,305

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

Understanding how an Entry Level 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

$108,960

Average $120,887/year

$131,587

$9,080

Average $10,074/month

$10,966

$2,095

Average $2,325/week

$2,531

$52

Average $58/hour

$63

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$131,587	$10,966	$2,531	$63
Average	$120,887	$10,074	$2,325	$58
25th Percentile	$108,960	$9,080	$2,095	$52

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