What are the main factors that influence a Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects's salary?

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

How does experience change A Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects's salary?

A Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects's salary grows with experience: an Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Team Lead (3-5 years)earns $115,852, an Engineering Program/Project Management - Manager (5+ years)earns $148,933, an Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $170,486, a Director Engineering Design/Development Projects (5+ years)earns $194,340, an Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects (5+ years)earns $217,287,

Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects Salary in Nevada

Q: What industry pays the highest salary for Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

Q: How much do different types of Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects roles make?

Salaries for Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects level roles vary by specialization: Director Of Capital Projects: $199,996; Director Engineering Design/Development Projects: $196,400; Project Engineering Director: $196,363; Environmental Programs and Projects Director: $192,370; Environmental Engineering Director: $192,365.

How much does a Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects make in Nevada?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects in Nevada is $217,290 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $104.

However, a Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $268,872
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $196,590 to $244,290
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $177,744

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Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$244,290	$20,358	$4,698	$117
Average	$217,290	$18,108	$4,179	$104
25th Percentile	$196,590	$16,383	$3,781	$95

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects Salaries

A Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects'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 Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects'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:

Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Team Lead (3-5 years): $115,852
Engineering Program/Project Management - Manager (5+ years): $148,933
Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Manager (5+ years): $170,486
Director Engineering Design/Development Projects (5+ years): $194,340
Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects (5+ years): $217,287

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Team Lead	3-5 years	$115,852
Engineering Program/Project Management - Manager	5+ years	$148,933
Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Manager	5+ years	$170,486
Director Engineering Design/Development Projects	5+ years	$194,340
Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects	5+ years	$217,287

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How Do Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects 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 Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $243,090.
California: $242,190.
Massachusetts: $238,990.

District of Columbia $243,090 California $242,190 Massachusetts $238,990 Washington $238,090 New Jersey $237,990 Alaska $237,690 Connecticut $234,690 New York $233,490

Hawaii $229,490 Rhode Island $227,690 Maryland $226,390 Minnesota $224,690 Colorado $224,090 Illinois $223,790 Oregon $222,990 Delaware $222,390

New Hampshire $221,990 Virginia $221,090 Pennsylvania $218,590 Nevada $217,290 North Dakota $216,890 Michigan $216,290 Wisconsin $215,990 Vermont $215,490

Texas $214,190 Maine $214,090 Arizona $213,990 Ohio $213,790 Georgia $211,790 Indiana $210,790 Wyoming $210,590 Utah $210,290

Iowa $210,190 Kansas $209,090 Louisiana $208,790 North Carolina $208,690 Missouri $208,590 Florida $207,790 Montana $207,290 Nebraska $206,890

Kentucky $206,590 South Carolina $205,790 Tennessee $205,190 Idaho $204,990 New Mexico $203,390 Oklahoma $202,990 Alabama $201,690 South Dakota $199,590

Arkansas $198,390 West Virginia $197,790 Mississippi $195,790

Top Paying Cities for Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects

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:

The Lakes: $213,390
Alamo: $219,590
Henderson: $213,390

The Lakes, NV $213,390 Alamo, NV $219,590 Henderson, NV $213,390 Beatty, NV $219,790 Blue Diamond, NV $213,690 Boulder City, NV $213,890 Bunkerville, NV $218,390 Caliente, NV $218,890

Dyer, NV $219,690 Goldfield, NV $219,490 Hiko, NV $219,090 Indian Springs, NV $216,390 Jean, NV $215,290 Amargosa Valley, NV $219,790 Logandale, NV $218,190 Manhattan, NV $219,890

Mercury, NV $219,190 Mesquite, NV $219,690 Moapa, NV $216,490 Laughlin, NV $218,790 North Las Vegas, NV $213,390 Coyote Springs, NV $217,990 Cal Nev Ari, NV $217,890 Overton, NV $215,890

Pahrump, NV $218,290 Panaca, NV $218,690 Pioche, NV $218,690 Round Mountain, NV $219,590 Searchlight, NV $216,890 Silverpeak, NV $220,290 Tonopah, NV $219,590 Sloan, NV $213,490

Las Vegas, NV $213,390 Nellis Afb, NV $213,390 Ely, NV $219,590 Austin, NV $219,390 Baker, NV $218,590 Duckwater, NV $219,690 Eureka, NV $219,590 Lund, NV $219,590

Mc Gill, NV $219,890 Ruth, NV $220,390 Crystal Bay, NV $222,490 Dayton, NV $219,690 Denio, NV $218,990 Empire, NV $219,590 Fallon, NV $219,990 Fernley, NV $220,090

Gabbs, NV $219,590 Gardnerville, NV $220,190 Genoa, NV $219,790 Gerlach, NV $219,690 Glenbrook, NV $219,990 Golconda, NV $219,490 Hawthorne, NV $219,990 Imlay, NV $219,690

Lovelock, NV $219,990 Luning, NV $219,990 Mc Dermitt, NV $218,890 Mina, NV $219,590 Minden, NV $219,590 Nixon, NV $219,690 Orovada, NV $219,190 Paradise Valley, NV $219,490

Schurz, NV $219,790 Silver City, NV $219,290 Silver Springs, NV $220,090 Smith, NV $219,890 Sparks, NV $219,990 Sun Valley, NV $219,990 Valmy, NV $219,890 Verdi, NV $220,390

Virginia City, NV $219,390 Wadsworth, NV $219,990 Wellington, NV $219,990 Winnemucca, NV $219,790 Yerington, NV $219,890 Zephyr Cove, NV $220,190 Stateline, NV $220,290 Incline Village, NV $220,590

Reno, NV $219,990 Carson City, NV $219,090 Washoe Valley, NV $219,190 Elko, NV $219,990 Spring Creek, NV $220,090 Battle Mountain, NV $219,790 Crescent Valley, NV $219,690 Carlin, NV $219,890

Deeth, NV $219,590 Halleck, NV $219,590 Jackpot, NV $217,790 Jarbidge, NV $218,290 Lamoille, NV $219,690 Montello, NV $218,290 Mountain City, NV $218,890 Owyhee, NV $218,290

Ruby Valley, NV $219,490 Tuscarora, NV $219,290 Wells, NV $219,290 West Wendover, NV $219,490

Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $243,037. While startup companies pay approximate $205,537.

Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$205,537
Growth Stage	51~500	$217,387
Established	501~5000	$234,699
Enterprise	5000+	$243,037

Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 51% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects positions in Transportation or Biotechnology typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$282,477	$136.0	30%
Energy & Utilities	$271,612	$131.0	25%
Business Services	$249,883	$120.0	15%
Construction	$243,365	$117.0	12%
Retail & Wholesale	$236,846	$114.0	9%

Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects'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 July 01, 2026

$196,590

Average $217,290/year

$244,290

$16,383

Average $18,108/month

$20,358

$3,781

Average $4,179/week

$4,698

$95

Average $104/hour

$117

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$244,290	$20,358	$4,698	$117
Average	$217,290	$18,108	$4,179	$104
25th Percentile	$196,590	$16,383	$3,781	$95

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