What are the main factors that influence a Packaging Engineer I'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 Engineer 's salary?

A Packaging Engineer 's salary grows with experience: a Packaging Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $78,581, a Packaging Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $89,599, a Packaging Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $106,431, a Packaging Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $131,160, a Packaging Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $164,522,

What are the highest paying states for a Packaging Engineer I?

Packaging Engineer I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Packaging Engineer I roles are District of Columbia $85,914, California $85,588, Massachusetts $84,448. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Packaging Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Packaging Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Packaging Engineer: $162,460; Packaging Engineer V: $162,459; Packaging Engineer IV: $129,515; Packaging Engineer III: $105,096; Packaging Engineer: $105,077.

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Packaging Engineer I Salary in Delaware

How much does a Packaging Engineer I make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Packaging Engineer I in Delaware is $78,581 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,926
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,256 to $83,996
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,586

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Packaging Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,996	$7,000	$1,615	$40
Average	$78,581	$6,548	$1,511	$38
25th Percentile	$71,256	$5,938	$1,370	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Packaging Engineer I Salaries

A Packaging Engineer I'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 Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Packaging Engineer I'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:

Packaging Engineer I (0-2 years): $78,581
Packaging Engineer II (2-4 years): $89,599
Packaging Engineer III (4-7 years): $106,431
Packaging Engineer IV (7+ years): $131,160
Packaging Engineer V (7-10 years): $164,522

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Packaging Engineer I	0-2 years	$78,581
Packaging Engineer II	2-4 years	$89,599
Packaging Engineer III	4-7 years	$106,431
Packaging Engineer IV	7+ years	$131,160
Packaging Engineer V	7-10 years	$164,522

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How Do Packaging Engineer I 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 Engineer Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $85,914.
California: $85,588.
Massachusetts: $84,448.

District of Columbia $85,914 California $85,588 Massachusetts $84,448 Washington $84,137 New Jersey $84,106 Alaska $83,998 Connecticut $82,927 New York $82,492

Hawaii $81,103 Rhode Island $80,452 Maryland $80,009 Minnesota $79,404 Colorado $79,171 Illinois $79,094 Oregon $78,799 Delaware $78,581

New Hampshire $78,445 Virginia $78,139 Pennsylvania $77,247 Nevada $76,797 North Dakota $76,649 Michigan $76,417 Wisconsin $76,331 Vermont $76,160

Texas $75,687 Maine $75,656 Arizona $75,610 Ohio $75,555 Georgia $74,841 Indiana $74,484 Wyoming $74,415 Utah $74,306

Iowa $74,259 Kansas $73,887 Louisiana $73,778 North Carolina $73,739 Missouri $73,724 Florida $73,421 Montana $73,258 Nebraska $73,103

Kentucky $73,018 South Carolina $72,707 Tennessee $72,513 Idaho $72,436 New Mexico $71,869 Oklahoma $71,745 Alabama $71,287 South Dakota $70,519

Arkansas $70,100 West Virginia $69,875 Mississippi $69,200

Top Paying Cities for Packaging Engineer Is

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: $78,228
Little Creek: $78,800
Magnolia: $78,687

Lincoln, DE $78,228 Little Creek, DE $78,800 Magnolia, DE $78,687 Milford, DE $78,426 Marydel, DE $78,555 Millsboro, DE $77,899 Millville, DE $78,020 Milton, DE $78,155

Nassau, DE $78,211 Ocean View, DE $78,006 Rehoboth Beach, DE $78,156 Seaford, DE $78,200 Selbyville, DE $77,877 Smyrna, DE $78,855 Viola, DE $78,491 Woodside, DE $78,703

Bear, DE $78,521 Newark, DE $78,491 Claymont, DE $78,652 Delaware City, DE $78,570 Hockessin, DE $78,484 Kirkwood, DE $78,555 Middletown, DE $78,585 Montchanin, DE $78,502

New Castle, DE $78,514 Odessa, DE $78,624 Port Penn, DE $78,677 Rockland, DE $78,510 Saint Georges, DE $78,561 Townsend, DE $78,682 Winterthur, DE $78,519 Lewes, DE $78,185

Wilmington, DE $78,488 Dover, DE $78,800 Dover Afb, DE $78,385 Bethany Beach, DE $77,924 Bethel, DE $78,005 Bridgeville, DE $78,189 Camden Wyoming, DE $78,578 Cheswold, DE $78,775

Clayton, DE $78,777 Dagsboro, DE $77,870 Delmar, DE $77,745 Ellendale, DE $77,981 Felton, DE $78,420 Fenwick Island, DE $77,887 Frankford, DE $77,751 Frederica, DE $78,498

Georgetown, DE $77,840 Greenwood, DE $78,201 Harbeson, DE $77,923 Harrington, DE $78,321 Hartly, DE $78,564 Houston, DE $78,209 Kenton, DE $78,781 Laurel, DE $77,794

Yorklyn, DE $78,508

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

Understanding how a Packaging Engineer I'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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$71,256

Average $78,581/year

$83,996

$5,938

Average $6,548/month

$7,000

$1,370

Average $1,511/week

$1,615

$34

Average $38/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,996	$7,000	$1,615	$40
Average	$78,581	$6,548	$1,511	$38
25th Percentile	$71,256	$5,938	$1,370	$34

Packaging Engineer I Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Packaging Engineer I, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Packaging Engineer II role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $89,599 - a projected growth of 14% over your current level.

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