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

An Entry Packaging Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Entry Packaging Engineer (0-2 years)earns $78,593, an Intermediate Packaging Engineer (2-4 years)earns $89,610, a Packaging Development Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $106,434, a Packaging Development Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $131,138, an Lead Packaging Engineer (7-10 years)earns $164,506,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Packaging Engineer?

Entry Packaging Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Packaging Engineer roles are District of Columbia $86,000, California $85,700, Massachusetts $84,500. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Packaging Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Entry Packaging Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Packaging Engineer V: $162,443; Specialist Packaging Engineer: $129,500; Packaging Engineer IV: $129,493; Senior Packaging Engineer: $105,100; Packaging Engineer III: $105,099.

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Entry Packaging Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Packaging Engineer make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Packaging Engineer in Delaware is $78,600 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,107
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,300 to $84,100
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,654

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Entry Packaging Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,100	$7,008	$1,617	$40
Average	$78,600	$6,550	$1,512	$38
25th Percentile	$71,300	$5,942	$1,371	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Packaging Engineer Salaries

An Entry 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 Entry Packaging Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry 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 Packaging Engineer (0-2 years): $78,593
Intermediate Packaging Engineer (2-4 years): $89,610
Packaging Development Engineer III (4-7 years): $106,434
Packaging Development Engineer IV (7+ years): $131,138
Lead Packaging Engineer (7-10 years): $164,506

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Packaging Engineer	0-2 years	$78,593
Intermediate Packaging Engineer	2-4 years	$89,610
Packaging Development Engineer III	4-7 years	$106,434
Packaging Development Engineer IV	7+ years	$131,138
Lead Packaging Engineer	7-10 years	$164,506

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

District of Columbia: $86,000.
California: $85,700.
Massachusetts: $84,500.

District of Columbia $86,000 California $85,700 Massachusetts $84,500 Washington $84,200 New Jersey $84,200 Alaska $84,100 Connecticut $83,000 New York $82,600

Hawaii $81,200 Rhode Island $80,500 Maryland $80,100 Minnesota $79,500 Illinois $79,200 Colorado $79,200 Oregon $78,900 Delaware $78,600

New Hampshire $78,500 Virginia $78,200 Pennsylvania $77,300 Nevada $76,900 North Dakota $76,700 Michigan $76,500 Wisconsin $76,400 Vermont $76,200

Arizona $75,700 Maine $75,700 Texas $75,700 Ohio $75,600 Georgia $74,900 Indiana $74,500 Wyoming $74,500 Utah $74,400

Iowa $74,300 Kansas $73,900 Louisiana $73,800 North Carolina $73,800 Missouri $73,800 Florida $73,500 Montana $73,300 Nebraska $73,200

Kentucky $73,100 South Carolina $72,800 Tennessee $72,600 Idaho $72,500 New Mexico $71,900 Oklahoma $71,800 Alabama $71,300 South Dakota $70,600

Arkansas $70,200 West Virginia $69,900 Mississippi $69,300

Top Paying Cities for Entry 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: $81,400
Little Creek: $80,600
Magnolia: $81,000

Lincoln, DE $81,400 Little Creek, DE $80,600 Magnolia, DE $81,000 Milford, DE $81,400 Marydel, DE $80,300 Millsboro, DE $81,400 Millville, DE $81,900 Milton, DE $81,400

Nassau, DE $81,400 Ocean View, DE $81,900 Rehoboth Beach, DE $81,900 Seaford, DE $80,500 Selbyville, DE $81,900 Smyrna, DE $80,200 Viola, DE $81,000 Woodside, DE $80,700

Bear, DE $79,700 Newark, DE $79,700 Claymont, DE $79,700 Delaware City, DE $79,700 Hockessin, DE $79,700 Kirkwood, DE $79,700 Middletown, DE $80,100 Montchanin, DE $79,700

New Castle, DE $79,700 Odessa, DE $80,200 Port Penn, DE $79,500 Rockland, DE $79,700 Saint Georges, DE $79,700 Townsend, DE $80,100 Winterthur, DE $79,700 Lewes, DE $81,400

Wilmington, DE $79,700 Dover, DE $80,600 Dover Afb, DE $80,800 Bethany Beach, DE $81,900 Bethel, DE $80,500 Bridgeville, DE $81,400 Camden Wyoming, DE $80,700 Cheswold, DE $80,400

Clayton, DE $80,200 Dagsboro, DE $81,900 Delmar, DE $80,500 Ellendale, DE $81,400 Felton, DE $81,400 Fenwick Island, DE $81,900 Frankford, DE $81,900 Frederica, DE $81,400

Georgetown, DE $81,400 Greenwood, DE $81,400 Harbeson, DE $81,400 Harrington, DE $81,400 Hartly, DE $80,200 Houston, DE $81,400 Kenton, DE $80,200 Laurel, DE $80,500

Yorklyn, DE $79,700

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

Understanding how an Entry 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.

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$71,300

Average $78,600/year

$84,100

$5,942

Average $6,550/month

$7,008

$1,371

Average $1,512/week

$1,617

$34

Average $38/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,100	$7,008	$1,617	$40
Average	$78,600	$6,550	$1,512	$38
25th Percentile	$71,300	$5,942	$1,371	$34

Entry Packaging Engineer Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Entry Packaging Engineer, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Intermediate Packaging Engineer role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $89,700 - a projected growth of 14% over your current level.

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