What are the main factors that influence a Senior Industrial Designer'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 Industrial Designer's salary?

A Senior Industrial Designer's salary grows with experience: starting around $95,316 for beginners, reaching about $97,558 at mid-level, and approach $102,226 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Senior Industrial Designer?

Senior Industrial Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior Industrial Designer roles are District of Columbia $108,290, California $107,880, Massachusetts $106,450. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Senior Industrial Designer roles make?

Salaries for Senior Industrial Designer level roles vary by specialization: Principal Industrial Designer: $156,547; Industrial Designer IV: $123,807; Industrial Designer III: $97,804; Commercial Or Industrial Designer: $85,448; Industrial Designer II: $79,629.

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Senior Industrial Designer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Senior Industrial Designer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Industrial Designer in Delaware is $99,050 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

However, a Senior Industrial Designer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $112,595
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $90,710 to $106,140
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $83,117

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Senior Industrial Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$106,140	$8,845	$2,041	$51
Average	$99,050	$8,254	$1,905	$48
25th Percentile	$90,710	$7,559	$1,744	$44

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Industrial Designer Salaries

A Senior Industrial Designer'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 Industrial Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Industrial Designer'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): $95,316
Early Career (1-2 years): $95,939
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,558
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $99,793
Expert (over 8 years): $102,226

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Senior Industrial Designer	$95,316
Intermediate Level Senior Industrial Designer	$95,939
Senior Level Senior Industrial Designer	$97,558
Specialist Level Senior Industrial Designer	$99,793
Expert Level Senior Industrial Designer	$102,226

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How Do Senior Industrial Designer 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 Industrial Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $108,290.
California: $107,880.
Massachusetts: $106,450.

District of Columbia $108,290 California $107,880 Massachusetts $106,450 Washington $106,050 New Jersey $106,010 Alaska $105,880 Connecticut $104,530 New York $103,980

Hawaii $102,230 Rhode Island $101,410 Maryland $100,850 Minnesota $100,090 Colorado $99,790 Illinois $99,700 Oregon $99,320 Delaware $99,050

New Hampshire $98,880 Virginia $98,490 Pennsylvania $97,370 Nevada $96,800 North Dakota $96,620 Michigan $96,320 Wisconsin $96,210 Vermont $96,000

Texas $95,400 Maine $95,360 Arizona $95,310 Ohio $95,240 Georgia $94,340 Indiana $93,890 Wyoming $93,800 Utah $93,660

Iowa $93,600 Kansas $93,130 Louisiana $93,000 North Carolina $92,950 Missouri $92,930 Florida $92,550 Montana $92,340 Nebraska $92,150

Kentucky $92,040 South Carolina $91,650 Tennessee $91,400 Idaho $91,310 New Mexico $90,590 Oklahoma $90,430 Alabama $89,860 South Dakota $88,890

Arkansas $88,360 West Virginia $88,080 Mississippi $87,230

Top Paying Cities for Senior Industrial Designers

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: $102,510
Little Creek: $101,560
Magnolia: $101,990

Lincoln, DE $102,510 Little Creek, DE $101,560 Magnolia, DE $101,990 Milford, DE $102,510 Marydel, DE $101,180 Millsboro, DE $102,510 Millville, DE $103,200 Milton, DE $102,510

Nassau, DE $102,510 Ocean View, DE $103,200 Rehoboth Beach, DE $103,200 Seaford, DE $101,440 Selbyville, DE $103,200 Smyrna, DE $101,070 Viola, DE $101,990 Woodside, DE $101,690

Bear, DE $100,320 Newark, DE $100,360 Claymont, DE $100,440 Delaware City, DE $100,360 Hockessin, DE $100,440 Kirkwood, DE $100,360 Middletown, DE $100,860 Montchanin, DE $100,440

New Castle, DE $100,440 Odessa, DE $101,000 Port Penn, DE $100,090 Rockland, DE $100,440 Saint Georges, DE $100,360 Townsend, DE $100,850 Winterthur, DE $100,440 Lewes, DE $102,510

Wilmington, DE $100,440 Dover, DE $101,520 Dover Afb, DE $101,750 Bethany Beach, DE $103,200 Bethel, DE $101,440 Bridgeville, DE $102,510 Camden Wyoming, DE $101,620 Cheswold, DE $101,280

Clayton, DE $101,030 Dagsboro, DE $103,200 Delmar, DE $101,440 Ellendale, DE $102,510 Felton, DE $102,510 Fenwick Island, DE $103,200 Frankford, DE $103,200 Frederica, DE $102,510

Georgetown, DE $102,510 Greenwood, DE $102,510 Harbeson, DE $102,510 Harrington, DE $102,510 Hartly, DE $100,980 Houston, DE $102,510 Kenton, DE $101,030 Laurel, DE $101,440

Yorklyn, DE $100,440

Senior Industrial Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Industrial Designer'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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$90,710

Average $99,050/year

$106,140

$7,559

Average $8,254/month

$8,845

$1,744

Average $1,905/week

$2,041

$44

Average $48/hour

$51

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$106,140	$8,845	$2,041	$51
Average	$99,050	$8,254	$1,905	$48
25th Percentile	$90,710	$7,559	$1,744	$44

Senior Industrial Designer Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Senior Industrial Designer, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Expert Industrial Product Design role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $125,400 - a projected growth of 27% over your current level.

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