What are the main factors that influence a Packaging R&D Engineer II's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Packaging R&D Engineer 's salary?

A Packaging R&D Engineer 's salary grows with experience: an Entry Packaging Engineer (0-2 years)earns $78,586, an Packaging R&D Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $89,603, a Packaging Development Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $106,432, a Packaging Development Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $131,151, an Lead Packaging Engineer (7-10 years)earns $164,516,

What are the highest paying states for a Packaging R&D Engineer II?

Packaging R&D Engineer II salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Packaging R&D Engineer II roles are District of Columbia $97,983, California $97,613, Massachusetts $96,313. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Packaging R&D Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Packaging R&D Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Packaging R&D Engineer V: $162,473; Packaging Engineer V: $162,453; Packaging R&D Engineer IV: $129,590; Packaging Engineer IV: $129,506; Packaging Engineer III: $105,097.

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Packaging R&D Engineer II Salary in Delaware

How much does a Packaging R&D Engineer II make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Packaging R&D Engineer II in Delaware is $89,623 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a Packaging R&D Engineer II's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $99,767
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,943 to $94,933
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,951

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Packaging R&D Engineer II Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,933	$7,911	$1,826	$46
Average	$89,623	$7,469	$1,724	$43
25th Percentile	$81,943	$6,829	$1,576	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Packaging R&D Engineer II Salaries

A Packaging R&D Engineer II'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 Packaging R&D Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Packaging R&D Engineer II'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): $78,586
Packaging R&D Engineer II (2-4 years): $89,603
Packaging Development Engineer III (4-7 years): $106,432
Packaging Development Engineer IV (7+ years): $131,151
Lead Packaging Engineer (7-10 years): $164,516

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Packaging Engineer	0-2 years	$78,586
Packaging R&D Engineer II	2-4 years	$89,603
Packaging Development Engineer III	4-7 years	$106,432
Packaging Development Engineer IV	7+ years	$131,151
Lead Packaging Engineer	7-10 years	$164,516

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How Do Packaging R&D Engineer II 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 Packaging R&D Engineer IIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $97,983.
California: $97,613.
Massachusetts: $96,313.

District of Columbia $97,983 California $97,613 Massachusetts $96,313 Washington $95,953 New Jersey $95,923 Alaska $95,793 Connecticut $94,573 New York $94,083

Hawaii $92,493 Rhode Island $91,753 Maryland $91,253 Minnesota $90,563 Colorado $90,293 Illinois $90,203 Oregon $89,873 Delaware $89,623

New Hampshire $89,463 Virginia $89,113 Pennsylvania $88,103 Nevada $87,583 North Dakota $87,413 Michigan $87,153 Wisconsin $87,053 Vermont $86,863

Texas $86,323 Maine $86,283 Arizona $86,233 Ohio $86,173 Georgia $85,353 Indiana $84,953 Wyoming $84,873 Utah $84,743

Iowa $84,693 Kansas $84,263 Louisiana $84,143 North Carolina $84,103 Missouri $84,083 Florida $83,733 Montana $83,553 Nebraska $83,373

Kentucky $83,273 South Carolina $82,923 Tennessee $82,703 Idaho $82,613 New Mexico $81,963 Oklahoma $81,823 Alabama $81,303 South Dakota $80,423

Arkansas $79,953 West Virginia $79,693 Mississippi $78,923

Top Paying Cities for Packaging R&D Engineer IIs

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: $89,213
Little Creek: $89,873
Magnolia: $89,743

Lincoln, DE $89,213 Little Creek, DE $89,873 Magnolia, DE $89,743 Milford, DE $89,443 Marydel, DE $89,593 Millsboro, DE $88,843 Millville, DE $88,983 Milton, DE $89,133

Nassau, DE $89,203 Ocean View, DE $88,963 Rehoboth Beach, DE $89,133 Seaford, DE $89,183 Selbyville, DE $88,813 Smyrna, DE $89,933 Viola, DE $89,523 Woodside, DE $89,763

Bear, DE $89,553 Newark, DE $89,523 Claymont, DE $89,703 Delaware City, DE $89,603 Hockessin, DE $89,513 Kirkwood, DE $89,593 Middletown, DE $89,623 Montchanin, DE $89,533

New Castle, DE $89,543 Odessa, DE $89,673 Port Penn, DE $89,733 Rockland, DE $89,543 Saint Georges, DE $89,593 Townsend, DE $89,733 Winterthur, DE $89,553 Lewes, DE $89,173

Wilmington, DE $89,513 Dover, DE $89,873 Dover Afb, DE $89,393 Bethany Beach, DE $88,873 Bethel, DE $88,963 Bridgeville, DE $89,173 Camden Wyoming, DE $89,613 Cheswold, DE $89,843

Clayton, DE $89,843 Dagsboro, DE $88,813 Delmar, DE $88,663 Ellendale, DE $88,933 Felton, DE $89,433 Fenwick Island, DE $88,833 Frankford, DE $88,673 Frederica, DE $89,523

Georgetown, DE $88,773 Greenwood, DE $89,183 Harbeson, DE $88,873 Harrington, DE $89,323 Hartly, DE $89,603 Houston, DE $89,193 Kenton, DE $89,853 Laurel, DE $88,723

Yorklyn, DE $89,533

Packaging R&D Engineer II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Packaging R&D Engineer II'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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$81,943

Average $89,623/year

$94,933

$6,829

Average $7,469/month

$7,911

$1,576

Average $1,724/week

$1,826

$39

Average $43/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,933	$7,911	$1,826	$46
Average	$89,623	$7,469	$1,724	$43
25th Percentile	$81,943	$6,829	$1,576	$39

Packaging R&D Engineer II Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Packaging R&D Engineer II, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Packaging Development Engineer III role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $106,500 - a projected growth of 19% over your current level.

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