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

Packaging Engineer III salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Packaging Engineer III roles are District of Columbia $116,362, California $115,921, Massachusetts $114,376. 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: $162,459; Specialist Packaging Engineer: $129,520; Packaging Engineer IV: $129,515; Packaging Development Engineer III: $105,100; Senior Packaging Engineer: $105,100.

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Packaging Engineer III Salary in Delaware

How much does a Packaging Engineer III make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Packaging Engineer III in Delaware is $106,431 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,072
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,659 to $117,235
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $87,763

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Packaging Engineer III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,235	$9,770	$2,255	$56
Average	$106,431	$8,869	$2,047	$51
25th Percentile	$96,659	$8,055	$1,859	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Packaging Engineer III Salaries

A Packaging Engineer III'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 III'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 III 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 IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $116,362.
California: $115,921.
Massachusetts: $114,376.

District of Columbia $116,362 California $115,921 Massachusetts $114,376 Washington $113,956 New Jersey $113,914 Alaska $113,766 Connecticut $112,316 New York $111,728

Hawaii $109,846 Rhode Island $108,964 Maryland $108,364 Minnesota $107,545 Colorado $107,229 Illinois $107,124 Oregon $106,725 Delaware $106,431

New Hampshire $106,246 Virginia $105,832 Pennsylvania $104,623 Nevada $104,014 North Dakota $103,814 Michigan $103,499 Wisconsin $103,383 Vermont $103,152

Texas $102,511 Maine $102,469 Arizona $102,406 Ohio $102,332 Georgia $101,365 Indiana $100,882 Wyoming $100,787 Utah $100,640

Iowa $100,577 Kansas $100,072 Louisiana $99,925 North Carolina $99,873 Missouri $99,852 Florida $99,442 Montana $99,221 Nebraska $99,011

Kentucky $98,895 South Carolina $98,475 Tennessee $98,212 Idaho $98,107 New Mexico $97,340 Oklahoma $97,172 Alabama $96,552 South Dakota $95,511

Arkansas $94,944 West Virginia $94,639 Mississippi $93,725

Top Paying Cities for Packaging Engineer IIIs

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: $105,951
Little Creek: $106,727
Magnolia: $106,574

Lincoln, DE $105,951 Little Creek, DE $106,727 Magnolia, DE $106,574 Milford, DE $106,221 Marydel, DE $106,395 Millsboro, DE $105,507 Millville, DE $105,670 Milton, DE $105,853

Nassau, DE $105,929 Ocean View, DE $105,652 Rehoboth Beach, DE $105,855 Seaford, DE $105,915 Selbyville, DE $105,476 Smyrna, DE $106,801 Viola, DE $106,309 Woodside, DE $106,595

Bear, DE $106,349 Newark, DE $106,309 Claymont, DE $106,526 Delaware City, DE $106,415 Hockessin, DE $106,299 Kirkwood, DE $106,395 Middletown, DE $106,436 Montchanin, DE $106,324

New Castle, DE $106,339 Odessa, DE $106,489 Port Penn, DE $106,560 Rockland, DE $106,334 Saint Georges, DE $106,402 Townsend, DE $106,566 Winterthur, DE $106,347 Lewes, DE $105,894

Wilmington, DE $106,305 Dover, DE $106,727 Dover Afb, DE $106,165 Bethany Beach, DE $105,541 Bethel, DE $105,650 Bridgeville, DE $105,899 Camden Wyoming, DE $106,427 Cheswold, DE $106,692

Clayton, DE $106,696 Dagsboro, DE $105,467 Delmar, DE $105,298 Ellendale, DE $105,617 Felton, DE $106,212 Fenwick Island, DE $105,490 Frankford, DE $105,306 Frederica, DE $106,317

Georgetown, DE $105,427 Greenwood, DE $105,916 Harbeson, DE $105,540 Harrington, DE $106,078 Hartly, DE $106,408 Houston, DE $105,926 Kenton, DE $106,701 Laurel, DE $105,364

Yorklyn, DE $106,331

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

Understanding how a Packaging Engineer III'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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$96,659

Average $106,431/year

$117,235

$8,055

Average $8,869/month

$9,770

$1,859

Average $2,047/week

$2,255

$46

Average $51/hour

$56

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,235	$9,770	$2,255	$56
Average	$106,431	$8,869	$2,047	$51
25th Percentile	$96,659	$8,055	$1,859	$46

Packaging Engineer III Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Packaging Engineer III, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Packaging Engineer IV role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $131,160 - a projected growth of 23% over your current level.

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