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

A Component Design Engineer's salary grows with experience: an UI/Usability Designer I (0-2 years)earns $83,245, an Component Design Engineer (2-4 years)earns $105,784, an UI/Usability Designer III (4-7 years)earns $118,999, an UI/Usability Designer IV (7+ years)earns $146,656, a UI/Usability Designer V (7-10 years)earns $161,907,

What are the highest paying states for a Component Design Engineer?

Component Design Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Component Design Engineer roles are District of Columbia $115,816, California $115,376, Massachusetts $113,839. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Component Design Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Component Design Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Optical Design Engineer IV: $182,700; Product Design Engineer V: $160,192; Optical Design Engineer III: $140,000; Product Design Engineer IV: $136,701; Design Engineer: $128,680.

Component Design Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Component Design Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Component Design Engineer in Delaware is $106,171 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $124,160
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $97,906 to $115,587
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $90,380

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Component Design Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$115,587	$9,632	$2,223	$56
Average	$106,171	$8,848	$2,042	$51
25th Percentile	$97,906	$8,159	$1,883	$47

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Key Factors That Influence Component Design Engineer Salaries

A Component 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 Component Design Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Component 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): $83,245
Early Career (1-2 years): $105,784
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,999
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,656
Expert (over 8 years): $161,907

Levels	Salary
UI/Usabil... Level Component Design Engineer	$83,245
Component... Level Component Design Engineer	$105,784
UI/Usabil... Level Component Design Engineer	$118,999
UI/Usabil... Level Component Design Engineer	$146,656
UI/Usabil... Level Component Design Engineer	$161,907

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

District of Columbia: $115,816.
California: $115,376.
Massachusetts: $113,839.

District of Columbia $115,816 California $115,376 Massachusetts $113,839 Washington $113,420 New Jersey $113,378 Alaska $113,232 Connecticut $111,788 New York $111,203

Hawaii $109,330 Rhode Island $108,452 Maryland $107,855 Minnesota $107,039 Colorado $106,726 Illinois $106,621 Oregon $106,224 Delaware $105,931

New Hampshire $105,747 Virginia $105,334 Pennsylvania $104,132 Nevada $103,525 North Dakota $103,326 Michigan $103,012 Wisconsin $102,897 Vermont $102,667

Texas $102,029 Maine $101,987 Arizona $101,924 Ohio $101,851 Georgia $100,889 Indiana $100,408 Wyoming $100,314 Utah $100,167

Iowa $100,104 Kansas $99,602 Louisiana $99,456 North Carolina $99,403 Missouri $99,383 Florida $98,975 Montana $98,755 Nebraska $98,546

Kentucky $98,431 South Carolina $98,012 Tennessee $97,751 Idaho $97,646 New Mexico $96,883 Oklahoma $96,715 Alabama $96,098 South Dakota $95,062

Arkansas $94,498 West Virginia $94,194 Mississippi $93,284

Top Paying Cities for Component 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: $109,634
Little Creek: $108,619
Magnolia: $109,069

Lincoln, DE $109,634 Little Creek, DE $108,619 Magnolia, DE $109,069 Milford, DE $109,634 Marydel, DE $108,211 Millsboro, DE $109,634 Millville, DE $110,366 Milton, DE $109,634

Nassau, DE $109,634 Ocean View, DE $110,366 Rehoboth Beach, DE $110,366 Seaford, DE $108,483 Selbyville, DE $110,366 Smyrna, DE $108,085 Viola, DE $109,069 Woodside, DE $108,755

Bear, DE $107,290 Newark, DE $107,332 Claymont, DE $107,416 Delaware City, DE $107,332 Hockessin, DE $107,416 Kirkwood, DE $107,332 Middletown, DE $107,866 Montchanin, DE $107,416

New Castle, DE $107,416 Odessa, DE $108,012 Port Penn, DE $107,039 Rockland, DE $107,416 Saint Georges, DE $107,332 Townsend, DE $107,855 Winterthur, DE $107,416 Lewes, DE $109,634

Wilmington, DE $107,416 Dover, DE $108,567 Dover Afb, DE $108,818 Bethany Beach, DE $110,366 Bethel, DE $108,483 Bridgeville, DE $109,634 Camden Wyoming, DE $108,682 Cheswold, DE $108,316

Clayton, DE $108,044 Dagsboro, DE $110,366 Delmar, DE $108,483 Ellendale, DE $109,634 Felton, DE $109,634 Fenwick Island, DE $110,366 Frankford, DE $110,366 Frederica, DE $109,634

Georgetown, DE $109,634 Greenwood, DE $109,634 Harbeson, DE $109,634 Harrington, DE $109,634 Hartly, DE $107,991 Houston, DE $109,634 Kenton, DE $108,044 Laurel, DE $108,483

Yorklyn, DE $107,416

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

Understanding how a Component 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

$97,906

Average $106,171/year

$115,587

$8,159

Average $8,848/month

$9,632

$1,883

Average $2,042/week

$2,223

$47

Average $51/hour

$56

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$115,587	$9,632	$2,223	$56
Average	$106,171	$8,848	$2,042	$51
25th Percentile	$97,906	$8,159	$1,883	$47

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