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

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

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

Packaging Engineer II salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Packaging Engineer II roles are District of Columbia $97,964, California $97,592, Massachusetts $96,292. 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: Packaging Engineer V: $162,453; Specialist Packaging Engineer: $129,510; Packaging Engineer IV: $129,506; Senior Packaging Engineer: $105,100; Packaging Engineer III: $105,097.

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Packaging Engineer II Salary in Delaware

How much does a Packaging Engineer II make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Packaging Engineer II in Delaware is $89,603 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $99,743
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,927 to $94,910
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,940

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Packaging Engineer II Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,910	$7,909	$1,825	$46
Average	$89,603	$7,467	$1,723	$43
25th Percentile	$81,927	$6,827	$1,576	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Packaging Engineer II Salaries

A Packaging 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 Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Packaging 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:

Packaging Engineer I (0-2 years): $78,586
Packaging Engineer II (2-4 years): $89,603
Packaging Engineer III (4-7 years): $106,432
Packaging Engineer IV (7+ years): $131,151
Packaging Engineer V (7-10 years): $164,516

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

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

District of Columbia: $97,964.
California: $97,592.
Massachusetts: $96,292.

District of Columbia $97,964 California $97,592 Massachusetts $96,292 Washington $95,938 New Jersey $95,902 Alaska $95,779 Connecticut $94,558 New York $94,062

Hawaii $92,478 Rhode Island $91,735 Maryland $91,231 Minnesota $90,541 Colorado $90,275 Illinois $90,187 Oregon $89,850 Delaware $89,603

New Hampshire $89,447 Virginia $89,098 Pennsylvania $88,081 Nevada $87,568 North Dakota $87,400 Michigan $87,134 Wisconsin $87,037 Vermont $86,842

Texas $86,302 Maine $86,267 Arizona $86,214 Ohio $86,152 Georgia $85,338 Indiana $84,931 Wyoming $84,851 Utah $84,727

Iowa $84,674 Kansas $84,250 Louisiana $84,126 North Carolina $84,082 Missouri $84,064 Florida $83,719 Montana $83,533 Nebraska $83,356

Kentucky $83,259 South Carolina $82,905 Tennessee $82,684 Idaho $82,595 New Mexico $81,949 Oklahoma $81,808 Alabama $81,286 South Dakota $80,410

Arkansas $79,932 West Virginia $79,675 Mississippi $78,906

Top Paying Cities for Packaging 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: $89,199
Little Creek: $89,852
Magnolia: $89,723

Lincoln, DE $89,199 Little Creek, DE $89,852 Magnolia, DE $89,723 Milford, DE $89,426 Marydel, DE $89,573 Millsboro, DE $88,825 Millville, DE $88,962 Milton, DE $89,116

Nassau, DE $89,181 Ocean View, DE $88,947 Rehoboth Beach, DE $89,118 Seaford, DE $89,168 Selbyville, DE $88,799 Smyrna, DE $89,914 Viola, DE $89,500 Woodside, DE $89,741

Bear, DE $89,534 Newark, DE $89,500 Claymont, DE $89,683 Delaware City, DE $89,589 Hockessin, DE $89,492 Kirkwood, DE $89,573 Middletown, DE $89,607 Montchanin, DE $89,512

New Castle, DE $89,526 Odessa, DE $89,651 Port Penn, DE $89,712 Rockland, DE $89,521 Saint Georges, DE $89,579 Townsend, DE $89,717 Winterthur, DE $89,532 Lewes, DE $89,151

Wilmington, DE $89,497 Dover, DE $89,852 Dover Afb, DE $89,379 Bethany Beach, DE $88,853 Bethel, DE $88,945 Bridgeville, DE $89,155 Camden Wyoming, DE $89,599 Cheswold, DE $89,823

Clayton, DE $89,826 Dagsboro, DE $88,791 Delmar, DE $88,649 Ellendale, DE $88,918 Felton, DE $89,419 Fenwick Island, DE $88,811 Frankford, DE $88,656 Frederica, DE $89,507

Georgetown, DE $88,758 Greenwood, DE $89,169 Harbeson, DE $88,852 Harrington, DE $89,305 Hartly, DE $89,583 Houston, DE $89,178 Kenton, DE $89,830 Laurel, DE $88,705

Yorklyn, DE $89,519

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

Understanding how a Packaging 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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$81,927

Average $89,603/year

$94,910

$6,827

Average $7,467/month

$7,909

$1,576

Average $1,723/week

$1,825

$39

Average $43/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,910	$7,909	$1,825	$46
Average	$89,603	$7,467	$1,723	$43
25th Percentile	$81,927	$6,827	$1,576	$39

Packaging Engineer II Salary Growth & Career Path

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