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

An Lead Packaging Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Packaging Development Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $109,848, a Packaging Development Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $135,351, an Lead Packaging Engineer (7-10 years)earns $169,791, a Packaging R&D Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $144,894, a Packaging Development Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $184,508,

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

Lead Packaging Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Packaging Engineer roles are District of Columbia $179,870, California $179,190, Massachusetts $176,800. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Lead Packaging Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Packaging Engineer V: $162,448; Specialist Packaging Engineer: $129,500; Packaging Development Engineer IV: $129,500; Packaging Engineer IV: $129,498; Packaging R&D Engineer IV: $129,490.

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Lead Packaging Engineer Salary in Hawaii

How much does an Lead Packaging Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Lead Packaging Engineer in Hawaii is $169,800 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $82.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $196,871
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $157,030 to $183,970
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $145,404

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Lead Packaging Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$183,970	$15,331	$3,538	$88
Average	$169,800	$14,150	$3,265	$82
25th Percentile	$157,030	$13,086	$3,020	$75

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Packaging Engineer Salaries

An Lead 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.

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Packaging Development Engineer III	4-7 years	$109,848
Packaging Development Engineer IV	7+ years	$135,351
Lead Packaging Engineer	7-10 years	$169,791
Packaging R&D Engineering Manager	10+ years	$144,894
Packaging Development Engineering Senior Manager	10+ years	$184,508

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

District of Columbia: $179,870.
California: $179,190.
Massachusetts: $176,800.

District of Columbia $179,870 California $179,190 Massachusetts $176,800 Washington $176,150 New Jersey $176,080 Alaska $175,850 Connecticut $173,610 New York $172,700

Hawaii $169,800 Rhode Island $168,430 Maryland $167,510 Minnesota $166,240 Colorado $165,750 Illinois $165,590 Oregon $164,970 Delaware $164,520

New Hampshire $164,230 Virginia $163,590 Pennsylvania $161,720 Nevada $160,780 North Dakota $160,470 Michigan $159,980 Wisconsin $159,810 Vermont $159,450

Texas $158,460 Maine $158,390 Arizona $158,290 Ohio $158,180 Georgia $156,690 Indiana $155,940 Wyoming $155,790 Utah $155,570

Iowa $155,470 Kansas $154,690 Louisiana $154,460 North Carolina $154,380 Missouri $154,350 Florida $153,710 Montana $153,370 Nebraska $153,050

Kentucky $152,870 South Carolina $152,220 Tennessee $151,810 Idaho $151,650 New Mexico $150,460 Oklahoma $150,200 Alabama $149,250 South Dakota $147,640

Arkansas $146,760 West Virginia $146,290 Mississippi $144,880

Top Paying Cities for Lead 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:

Aiea: $168,930
Anahola: $167,800
Captain Cook: $167,800

Aiea, HI $168,930 Anahola, HI $167,800 Captain Cook, HI $167,800 Eleele, HI $167,800 Ewa Beach, HI $168,930 Kapolei, HI $168,560 Haiku, HI $167,800 Hakalau, HI $167,800

Haleiwa, HI $167,800 Hana, HI $167,800 Hanalei, HI $167,800 Hanamaulu, HI $167,800 Hanapepe, HI $167,800 Hauula, HI $168,170 Hawaii National Park, HI $167,800 Hawi, HI $167,800

Hilo, HI $167,800 Princeville, HI $167,800 Holualoa, HI $167,800 Honaunau, HI $167,800 Honokaa, HI $167,800 Honomu, HI $167,800 Hoolehua, HI $167,800 Kaaawa, HI $168,480

Kahuku, HI $167,800 Kahului, HI $167,800 Kailua, HI $168,930 Ocean View, HI $167,800 Waikoloa, HI $167,800 Keauhou, HI $167,800 Kailua Kona, HI $167,800 Kalaheo, HI $167,800

Kalaupapa, HI $167,800 Kamuela, HI $167,800 Kaneohe, HI $168,930 Kapaa, HI $167,800 Kaumakani, HI $167,800 Kaunakakai, HI $167,800 Keaau, HI $167,800 Kealakekua, HI $167,800

Kealia, HI $167,800 Kekaha, HI $167,800 Kihei, HI $167,800 Kilauea, HI $167,800 Kapaau, HI $167,800 Koloa, HI $167,800 Kualapuu, HI $167,800 Kunia, HI $168,400

Kurtistown, HI $167,800 Lahaina, HI $167,800 Laie, HI $167,940 Lanai City, HI $167,800 Laupahoehoe, HI $167,800 Lawai, HI $167,800 Lihue, HI $167,800 Makawao, HI $167,800

Makaweli, HI $167,800 Maunaloa, HI $167,800 Mountain View, HI $167,800 Naalehu, HI $167,800 Ninole, HI $167,800 Ookala, HI $167,800 Paauilo, HI $167,800 Pahala, HI $167,800

Pahoa, HI $167,800 Paia, HI $167,800 Papaaloa, HI $167,800 Papaikou, HI $167,800 Pearl City, HI $168,930 Pepeekeo, HI $167,800 Puunene, HI $167,800 Volcano, HI $167,800

Wahiawa, HI $168,400 Pukalani, HI $167,800 Mililani, HI $168,630 Kula, HI $167,800 Waialua, HI $167,800 Waianae, HI $167,940 Wailuku, HI $167,800 Waimanalo, HI $168,930

Waimea, HI $167,800 Waipahu, HI $168,850 Honolulu, HI $168,930 J B P H H, HI $168,930 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $168,480 Schofield Barracks, HI $168,330 Fort Shafter, HI $168,930 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $168,930

Camp H M Smith, HI $168,930 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $168,850 Wake Island, HI $168,930

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

Understanding how an Lead 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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$157,030

Average $169,800/year

$183,970

$13,086

Average $14,150/month

$15,331

$3,020

Average $3,265/week

$3,538

$75

Average $82/hour

$88

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$183,970	$15,331	$3,538	$88
Average	$169,800	$14,150	$3,265	$82
25th Percentile	$157,030	$13,086	$3,020	$75

Lead Packaging Engineer Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Lead Packaging Engineer, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Packaging R&D Engineering Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $144,900 - a projected growth of -15% over your current level.

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