What are the main factors that influence a Product Design 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 Product Design Engineer 's salary?

A Product Design Engineer 's salary grows with experience: a Product Design Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $78,961, a Product Design Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $89,568, a Product Design Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $111,965, a Product Design Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $136,712, a Product Design Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $160,156,

What are the highest paying states for a Product Design Engineer II?

Product Design Engineer II salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Product Design Engineer II roles are District of Columbia $99,170, California $98,794, Massachusetts $97,477. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Product Design Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Product Design Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Product Design Engineer V: $160,156; Product Design Engineer IV: $136,712; Product Design Engineer III: $111,965; Radio Frequency Design Engineer II: $99,513; Product Reliability Engineer II: $93,390.

How do different companies affect a Product Design Engineer II's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Product Design Engineer II roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Product Design Engineer II Salary in the United States

How much does a Product Design Engineer II make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Product Design Engineer II in the United States is $89,568 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a Product Design Engineer II's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,213
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,243 to $97,234
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,843

10% $69,843

50% (Median) $89,568

90% $104,213

Product Design Engineer II Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,234	$8,103	$1,870	$47
Average	$89,568	$7,464	$1,722	$43
25th Percentile	$79,243	$6,604	$1,524	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Product Design Engineer II Salaries

A Product Design 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Product Design Engineer II Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Product Design 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:

Product Design Engineer I (0-2 years): $78,961
Product Design Engineer II (2-4 years): $89,568
Product Design Engineer III (4-7 years): $111,965
Product Design Engineer IV (7+ years): $136,712
Product Design Engineer V (7-10 years): $160,156

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Product Design Engineer I	0-2 years	$78,961
Product Design Engineer II	2-4 years	$89,568
Product Design Engineer III	4-7 years	$111,965
Product Design Engineer IV	7+ years	$136,712
Product Design Engineer V	7-10 years	$160,156

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How Do Product Design Engineer IIs 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 Product Design Engineer IIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $99,170.
California: $98,794.
Massachusetts: $97,477.

District of Columbia $99,170 California $98,794 Massachusetts $97,477 Washington $97,119 New Jersey $97,083 Alaska $96,957 Connecticut $95,721 New York $95,220

Hawaii $93,616 Rhode Island $92,864 Maryland $92,354 Minnesota $91,655 Colorado $91,386 Illinois $91,297 Oregon $90,956 Delaware $90,706

New Hampshire $90,548 Virginia $90,195 Pennsylvania $89,165 Nevada $88,645 North Dakota $88,475 Michigan $88,207 Wisconsin $88,108 Vermont $87,911

Texas $87,365 Maine $87,329 Arizona $87,275 Ohio $87,212 Georgia $86,388 Indiana $85,976 Wyoming $85,896 Utah $85,770

Iowa $85,717 Kansas $85,287 Louisiana $85,161 North Carolina $85,116 Missouri $85,099 Florida $84,749 Montana $84,561 Nebraska $84,382

Kentucky $84,283 South Carolina $83,925 Tennessee $83,701 Idaho $83,612 New Mexico $82,958 Oklahoma $82,815 Alabama $82,286 South Dakota $81,399

Arkansas $80,916 West Virginia $80,656 Mississippi $79,877

Top Paying Cities for Product Design Engineer II

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:

San Jose: $112,972
San Francisco: $111,735
Oakland: $109,380

San Jose, CA $112,972

San Francisco, CA $111,735

Oakland, CA $109,380

New York, NY $103,128

Paramus, NJ $101,874

Queens Village, NY $101,869

Passaic, NJ $101,784

Bergenfield, NJ $101,776

Stamford, CT $101,579

Huntington, NY $101,542

Newark, NJ $100,880

Bridgeport, CT $100,691

Vallejo, CA $100,513

New Brunswick, NJ $100,477

Petaluma, CA $100,424

Middlesex, NJ $100,253

Somerset, NJ $100,191

Santa Cruz, CA $100,074

Boston, MA $99,528

Monterey, CA $99,214

Seattle, WA $99,008

Santa Rosa, CA $98,991

Los Angeles, CA $98,964

Juneau, AK $98,731

Washington, DC $98,632

Orange, CA $98,313

Santa Ana, CA $98,077

Long Beach, CA $97,987

Anaheim, CA $97,969

Anchorage, AK $97,925

Santa Maria, CA $97,656

Everett, WA $97,638

Danbury, CT $97,323

Bremerton, WA $97,199

Tacoma, WA $96,877

New Suffolk, NY $96,875

Sacramento, CA $96,850

Santa Barbara, CA $96,751

Trenton, NJ $96,653

San Diego, CA $96,653

Brockton, MA $96,554

Fairbanks, AK $96,335

Lompoc, CA $96,106

Lowell, MA $96,034

Ventura, CA $96,017

Nashua, NH $95,999

Stockton, CA $95,990

Modesto, CA $95,336

Poughkeepsie, NY $95,139

Olympia, WA $94,969

Kennewick, WA $94,969

New Haven, CT $94,933

Lawrence, MA $94,611

Hartford, CT $94,521

Riverside, CA $94,503

New Bedford, MA $94,414

Richland, WA $94,414

Bakersfield, CA $94,288

San Bernardino, CA $94,252

New Britain, CT $94,243

Atlantic City, NJ $94,243

New London, CT $94,208

Norwich, CT $94,181

Portsmouth, NH $94,163

Boulder, CO $93,973

Portland, OR $93,849

Worcester, MA $93,840

Minneapolis, MN $93,563

Philadelphia, PA $93,437

Honolulu, HI $93,142

Saint Paul, MN $93,099

Vineland, NJ $93,079

Providence, RI $92,819

Chicago, IL $92,560

Bellingham, WA $92,452

Springfield, MA $92,380

Baltimore, MD $92,354

Chico, CA $92,130

Pittsfield, MA $91,888

Manchester, NH $91,718

Spokane, WA $91,324

Denver, CO $91,315

Albany, NY $90,894

Troy, NY $90,858

Nassau, NY $90,762

Schenectady, NY $90,670

Wilmington, DE $90,598

Burlington, VT $90,473

Salem, OR $90,437

Portland, ME $90,159

Yakima, WA $90,070

Rochester, MN $89,792

Reno, NV $89,747

Fresno, CA $89,747

Milwaukee, WI $89,667

Detroit, MI $89,577

Ann Arbor, MI $89,562

Allentown, PA $89,550

Colorado Springs, CO $89,398

Syracuse, NY $89,353

Carson City, NV $89,353

Houston, TX $89,228

Eugene, OR $89,183

Gary, IN $89,075

Springfield, OR $89,004

Bismarck, ND $88,986

Galveston, TX $88,923

Medford, OR $88,789

Fort Collins, CO $88,753

Concord, NH $88,708

Austin, TX $88,681

Mesa, AZ $88,493

Reading, PA $88,484

Phoenix, AZ $88,475

Dallas, TX $88,448

Saint Cloud, MN $88,362

Madison, WI $88,242

Utica, NY $88,001

Rochester, NY $87,857

Des Moines, IA $87,848

Raleigh, NC $87,839

Atlanta, GA $87,705

Battle Creek, MI $87,678

Salt Lake City, UT $87,651

Lancaster, PA $87,517

Harrisburg, PA $87,391

Kansas City, MO $87,302

Champaign, IL $87,284

Kansas City, KS $87,284

Fort Worth, TX $87,275

Columbus, OH $87,260

Boca Raton, FL $87,239

Pittsburgh, PA $87,203

Richmond, VA $87,168

Indianapolis, IN $87,150

Cleveland, OH $87,141

Las Vegas, NV $87,033

Cincinnati, OH $87,033

Petersburg, VA $86,899

Huntsville, AL $86,765

Lansing, MI $86,705

Lebanon, PA $86,693

Pueblo, CO $86,684

Appleton, WI $86,657

Buffalo, NY $86,621

Dayton, OH $86,594

Racine, WI $86,576

Charlotte, NC $86,567

Saint Louis, MO $86,541

York, PA $86,487

Elkhart, IN $86,487

Gastonia, NC $86,470

Billings, MT $86,448

Beaumont, TX $86,424

Lorain, OH $86,406

Benton Harbor, MI $86,388

Toledo, OH $86,370

Binghamton, NY $86,326

Rock Hill, SC $86,317

Rockford, IL $86,272

Springfield, IL $86,236

Elyria, OH $86,227

Fargo, ND $86,227

Flagstaff, AZ $86,164

Fort Lauderdale, FL $86,111

Duluth, MN $86,057

Miami, FL $86,057

Cheyenne, WY $85,994

Grand Forks, ND $85,994

Bangor, ME $85,797

Cedar Rapids, IA $85,699

Durham, NC $85,661

Louisville, KY $85,654

Grand Rapids, MI $85,636

Hialeah, FL $85,627

Casper, WY $85,502

Scranton, PA $85,394

New Orleans, LA $85,367

Virginia Beach, VA $85,358

Akron, OH $85,314

Peoria, IL $85,197

Sarasota, FL $85,179

Nashville, TN $85,116

Omaha, NE $85,116

Green Bay, WI $85,116

Baton Rouge, LA $85,072

Charleston, SC $85,054

Jamestown, NY $85,009

Davenport, IA $85,009

Tucson, AZ $84,964

Saint Petersburg, FL $84,910

Tampa, FL $84,893

Evansville, IN $84,839

Port Arthur, TX $84,839

Bradenton, FL $84,803

Santa Fe, NM $84,642

Orlando, FL $84,481

Clearwater, FL $84,454

Canton, OH $84,266

La Crosse, WI $84,266

Albuquerque, NM $84,212

Newport News, VA $84,203

High Point, NC $84,176

Ogden, UT $84,140

Corpus Christi, TX $84,069

Norfolk, VA $84,015

Laramie, WY $84,015

Rock Island, IL $83,961

Saginaw, MI $83,943

Jacksonville, FL $83,934

Salisbury, NC $83,916

Boise, ID $83,898

Moline, IL $83,854

Fort Myers, FL $83,827

Memphis, TN $83,809

Tulsa, OK $83,764

Waterloo, IA $83,710

Spartanburg, SC $83,621

Lincoln, NE $83,576

Fort Wayne, IN $83,558

Provo, UT $83,549

Cedar Falls, IA $83,442

San Antonio, TX $83,406

Greensboro, NC $83,370

South Bend, IN $83,361

Savannah, GA $83,262

Muskegon, MI $83,227

Birmingham, AL $83,218

Winston Salem, NC $83,174

Lake Charles, LA $82,958

Anderson, IN $82,940

Lexington, KY $82,913

Augusta, GA $82,886

Greenville, SC $82,886

Lima, OH $82,815

Wichita, KS $82,806

Tuscaloosa, AL $82,806

Columbia, SC $82,725

Springfield, OH $82,707

Asheville, NC $82,564

Bloomington, IN $82,501

Knoxville, TN $82,179

Shreveport, LA $82,170

Wilmington, NC $82,053

Roanoke, VA $82,053

Topeka, KS $81,892

Frankfort, KY $81,882

Oklahoma City, OK $81,820

Chillicothe, OH $81,785

Longview, TX $81,776

Melbourne, FL $81,767

Sioux Falls, SD $81,623

Mobile, AL $81,614

Terre Haute, IN $81,579

Altoona, PA $81,525

Amarillo, TX $81,462

Killeen, TX $81,435

Fayetteville, AR $81,364

Chattanooga, TN $81,337

Sioux City, IA $81,256

Idaho Falls, ID $81,238

Lynchburg, VA $81,167

Gainesville, FL $81,050

Portsmouth, OH $81,005

Little Rock, AR $80,987

Lafayette, LA $80,952

Youngstown, OH $80,952

Daytona Beach, FL $80,898

Clarksville, TN $80,889

Pensacola, FL $80,880

Temple, TX $80,874

Hopkinsville, KY $80,611

Erie, PA $80,593

Florence, SC $80,557

Charleston, WV $80,414

Great Falls, MT $80,369

Macon, GA $80,244

Tallahassee, FL $80,235

Fayetteville, NC $80,217

Waco, TX $80,199

Helena, MT $80,136

Pine Bluff, AR $80,102

Vincennes, IN $79,993

Lubbock, TX $79,957

Alamogordo, NM $79,904

Twin Falls, ID $79,823

Rapid City, SD $79,796

Jackson, MS $79,635

Huntington, WV $79,629

Greenville, MS $79,626

Parkersburg, WV $79,535

Montgomery, AL $79,518

Wichita Falls, TX $79,429

Springfield, MO $79,429

Biloxi, MS $79,384

Monroe, LA $79,295

Johnstown, PA $79,232

Sumter, SC $79,196

Columbus, GA $79,187

Pascagoula, MS $79,017

Abilene, TX $79,017

Kingsport, TN $78,784

Albany, GA $78,784

Gulfport, MS $78,757

Alexandria, LA $78,462

Fort Smith, AR $78,238

El Paso, TX $77,996

Las Cruces, NM $77,593

Harlingen, TX $77,365

Pocatello, ID $77,351

Florence, AL $77,234

Brownsville, TX $77,217

Mcallen, TX $77,028

Dothan, AL $76,903

Columbus, MS $76,371

Altus, OK $75,954

Lawton, OK $75,783

Pierre, SD $75,461

What Skills Can Increase a Product Design Engineer II's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Collaboration (Mentioned in 4.33% Job Postings): Works cooperatively and shares ideas with coworkers and managers to achieve common goals and objectives.
Agile (Mentioned in 2.55% Job Postings): Agile is a development process where feedback is continuously gathered from users to create the best user experience.
Design Thinking (Mentioned in 1.75% Job Postings): Developing software solutions to understand and target customer needs in a repetitive process.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Collaboration	4.33%
Agile	2.55%
Design Thinking	1.75%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Product Design Engineer II's salary.

Storytelling: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Product Strategy: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Information Architecture: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Storytelling	$97,629	9%
Product Strategy	$97,629	9%
Information Architecture	$97,629	9%

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Product Design Engineer II Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Product Design Engineer II salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $100,266. While startup companies pay approximate $84,823.

Product Design Engineer II Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$84,823
Growth Stage	51~500	$89,710
Established	501~5000	$96,825
Enterprise	5000+	$100,266

Product Design Engineer II Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Product Design Engineer II roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Hospitality & Leisure and Construction sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Product Design Engineer positions in Insurance or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Product Design Engineer II as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Product Design Engineer II

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Hospitality & Leisure	$125,395	$60.0	40%
Construction	$116,438	$56.0	30%
Internet	$111,960	$54.0	25%
Aerospace & Defense	$107,482	$52.0	20%
MFG Durable	$103,003	$50.0	15%

How Education impacts an Product Design Engineer II's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Product Design Engineer II enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Product Design Engineer II with a Bachelor's Degree is between $88,377 and $92,682.

Product Design Engineer II Salaries by Degree Level

$93,600
$92,900
$92,100
$91,400
$90,700
$89,900
$89,200
$88,400

Typical Education for Product Design Engineer II
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.3%
High School	4.4%
Associates	7.7%
Bachelors	51.7%
Masters	31.5%
Doctorate	4.4%

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Product Design Engineer II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Product Design 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.

$79,243

Average $89,568/year

$97,234

$6,604

Average $7,464/month

$8,103

$1,524

Average $1,722/week

$1,870

$38

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,234	$8,103	$1,870	$47
Average	$89,568	$7,464	$1,722	$43
25th Percentile	$79,243	$6,604	$1,524	$38

Product Design Engineer II Salary Growth & Career Path

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Product Design Engineer III Product Design Manager

For a Product Design Engineer II, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Product Design Engineer III role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $111,965 - a projected growth of 25% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Product Design Engineer II

Salaries for a Product Design Engineer II can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $99,830 in 2023 to around $97,689 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Product Design Engineer II salary trends, .

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Most common benefits for Product Design Engineer II

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Common company salaries for Product Design Engineer II

Here are companies hiring for Product Design Engineer II and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Product Design Engineer II

1. Where can a Product Design Engineer II earn the most?

A Product Design Engineer II's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Product Design Engineer II earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Product Design Engineer II is $112,972.

2. What is the highest pay for Product Design Engineer II?

The highest pay for Product Design Engineer II is $104,213.

3. What is the lowest pay for Product Design Engineer II?

The lowest pay for Product Design Engineer II is $69,843.

4. What are the responsibilities of Product Design Engineer II?

Designs, develops, and enhances new and existing products/product lines. Evaluates and recommends specifications and ensures products meet the technical and functional requirements. Recommends and follows reliable, efficient, and cost-effective procedures. Performs feasibility, functional, and quality testing of designs. Works with other members of the engineering staff to ensure project milestones are met and that projects are completed according to established timelines. Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience.

5. What industry pays the highest salary for Product Design Engineer II?

The Hospitality & Leisure industry offers the highest average compensation for Product Design Engineer II roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

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