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

A PCB Layout Engineer's salary grows with experience: a PCB Layout Engineer (0-2 years)earns $82,799, a Digital Design Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $104,205, a Digital Design Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $129,902, a Digital Design Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $164,238, a Digital Design Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $194,523,

What are the highest paying states for a PCB Layout Engineer?

PCB Layout Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for PCB Layout Engineer roles are District of Columbia $91,088, California $90,743, Massachusetts $89,533. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of PCB Layout Engineer roles make?

Salaries for PCB Layout Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Principal Layout Engineer: $124,833; Layout Design Engineer: $102,888; Analog Layout Engineer: $101,153; Analog/Digital IC Layout Engineer: $89,378; PCB Design Engineer: $83,230.

PCB Layout Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a PCB Layout Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a PCB Layout Engineer in Delaware is $83,503 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,303
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,996 to $90,726
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,072

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PCB Layout Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,726	$7,561	$1,745	$44
Average	$83,503	$6,959	$1,606	$40
25th Percentile	$76,996	$6,416	$1,481	$37

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Key Factors That Influence PCB Layout Engineer Salaries

A PCB Layout 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 PCB Layout Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a PCB Layout 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): $82,799
Early Career (1-2 years): $104,205
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $129,902
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $164,238
Expert (over 8 years): $194,523

Levels	Salary
PCB Layou... Level PCB Layout Engineer	$82,799
Digital D... Level PCB Layout Engineer	$104,205
Digital D... Level PCB Layout Engineer	$129,902
Digital D... Level PCB Layout Engineer	$164,238
Digital D... Level PCB Layout Engineer	$194,523

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

District of Columbia: $91,088.
California: $90,743.
Massachusetts: $89,533.

District of Columbia $91,088 California $90,743 Massachusetts $89,533 Washington $89,204 New Jersey $89,171 Alaska $89,056 Connecticut $87,921 New York $87,460

Hawaii $85,987 Rhode Island $85,296 Maryland $84,827 Minnesota $84,186 Colorado $83,939 Illinois $83,857 Oregon $83,544 Delaware $83,314

New Hampshire $83,169 Virginia $82,845 Pennsylvania $81,899 Nevada $81,422 North Dakota $81,265 Michigan $81,018 Wisconsin $80,928 Vermont $80,747

Texas $80,245 Maine $80,212 Arizona $80,163 Ohio $80,105 Georgia $79,348 Indiana $78,970 Wyoming $78,896 Utah $78,781

Iowa $78,731 Kansas $78,336 Louisiana $78,221 North Carolina $78,180 Missouri $78,164 Florida $77,843 Montana $77,670 Nebraska $77,506

Kentucky $77,415 South Carolina $77,086 Tennessee $76,880 Idaho $76,798 New Mexico $76,197 Oklahoma $76,066 Alabama $75,580 South Dakota $74,766

Arkansas $74,322 West Virginia $74,083 Mississippi $73,367

Top Paying Cities for PCB Layout 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: $86,226
Little Creek: $85,428
Magnolia: $85,782

Lincoln, DE $86,226 Little Creek, DE $85,428 Magnolia, DE $85,782 Milford, DE $86,226 Marydel, DE $85,107 Millsboro, DE $86,226 Millville, DE $86,802 Milton, DE $86,226

Nassau, DE $86,226 Ocean View, DE $86,802 Rehoboth Beach, DE $86,802 Seaford, DE $85,321 Selbyville, DE $86,802 Smyrna, DE $85,008 Viola, DE $85,782 Woodside, DE $85,535

Bear, DE $84,383 Newark, DE $84,416 Claymont, DE $84,482 Delaware City, DE $84,416 Hockessin, DE $84,482 Kirkwood, DE $84,416 Middletown, DE $84,836 Montchanin, DE $84,482

New Castle, DE $84,482 Odessa, DE $84,951 Port Penn, DE $84,186 Rockland, DE $84,482 Saint Georges, DE $84,416 Townsend, DE $84,827 Winterthur, DE $84,482 Lewes, DE $86,226

Wilmington, DE $84,482 Dover, DE $85,387 Dover Afb, DE $85,584 Bethany Beach, DE $86,802 Bethel, DE $85,321 Bridgeville, DE $86,226 Camden Wyoming, DE $85,477 Cheswold, DE $85,189

Clayton, DE $84,976 Dagsboro, DE $86,802 Delmar, DE $85,321 Ellendale, DE $86,226 Felton, DE $86,226 Fenwick Island, DE $86,802 Frankford, DE $86,802 Frederica, DE $86,226

Georgetown, DE $86,226 Greenwood, DE $86,226 Harbeson, DE $86,226 Harrington, DE $86,226 Hartly, DE $84,934 Houston, DE $86,226 Kenton, DE $84,976 Laurel, DE $85,321

Yorklyn, DE $84,482

PCB Layout Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a PCB Layout 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

$76,996

Average $83,503/year

$90,726

$6,416

Average $6,959/month

$7,561

$1,481

Average $1,606/week

$1,745

$37

Average $40/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,726	$7,561	$1,745	$44
Average	$83,503	$6,959	$1,606	$40
25th Percentile	$76,996	$6,416	$1,481	$37

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