What are the main factors that influence a Packaging Engineer IV'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 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, a Packaging Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $140,398,

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

Packaging Engineer IV salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Packaging Engineer IV roles are District of Columbia $143,389, California $142,845, Massachusetts $140,941. 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; Packaging Development Engineer IV: $129,600; Packaging R&D Engineer IV: $129,590; Specialist Packaging Engineer: $129,510; Senior Packaging Engineer: $105,100.

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Packaging Engineer IV Salary in Delaware

How much does a Packaging Engineer IV make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Packaging Engineer IV in Delaware is $131,151 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $158,906
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $119,314 to $145,679
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $108,538

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Packaging Engineer IV Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$145,679	$12,140	$2,802	$70
Average	$131,151	$10,929	$2,522	$63
25th Percentile	$119,314	$9,943	$2,295	$57

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Key Factors That Influence Packaging Engineer IV Salaries

A Packaging Engineer IV'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 IV'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 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
Packaging Engineering Manager (10+ years): $140,398

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
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
Packaging Engineering Manager	10+ years	$140,398

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

District of Columbia: $143,389.
California: $142,845.
Massachusetts: $140,941.

District of Columbia $143,389 California $142,845 Massachusetts $140,941 Washington $140,423 New Jersey $140,372 Alaska $140,190 Connecticut $138,403 New York $137,678

Hawaii $135,360 Rhode Island $134,272 Maryland $133,534 Minnesota $132,523 Colorado $132,135 Illinois $132,005 Oregon $131,513 Delaware $131,151

New Hampshire $130,923 Virginia $130,413 Pennsylvania $128,923 Nevada $128,172 North Dakota $127,926 Michigan $127,538 Wisconsin $127,395 Vermont $127,110

Texas $126,320 Maine $126,268 Arizona $126,191 Ohio $126,100 Georgia $124,909 Indiana $124,313 Wyoming $124,196 Utah $124,015

Iowa $123,937 Kansas $123,316 Louisiana $123,134 North Carolina $123,070 Missouri $123,044 Florida $122,539 Montana $122,267 Nebraska $122,008

Kentucky $121,865 South Carolina $121,347 Tennessee $121,023 Idaho $120,894 New Mexico $119,948 Oklahoma $119,741 Alabama $118,977 South Dakota $117,695

Arkansas $116,996 West Virginia $116,620 Mississippi $115,493

Top Paying Cities for Packaging Engineer IVs

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: $130,560
Little Creek: $131,516
Magnolia: $131,327

Lincoln, DE $130,560 Little Creek, DE $131,516 Magnolia, DE $131,327 Milford, DE $130,892 Marydel, DE $131,107 Millsboro, DE $130,012 Millville, DE $130,213 Milton, DE $130,438

Nassau, DE $130,533 Ocean View, DE $130,191 Rehoboth Beach, DE $130,441 Seaford, DE $130,515 Selbyville, DE $129,975 Smyrna, DE $131,607 Viola, DE $131,000 Woodside, DE $131,353

Bear, DE $131,050 Newark, DE $131,000 Claymont, DE $131,269 Delaware City, DE $131,131 Hockessin, DE $130,989 Kirkwood, DE $131,107 Middletown, DE $131,157 Montchanin, DE $131,019

New Castle, DE $131,038 Odessa, DE $131,222 Port Penn, DE $131,310 Rockland, DE $131,032 Saint Georges, DE $131,116 Townsend, DE $131,318 Winterthur, DE $131,047 Lewes, DE $130,489

Wilmington, DE $130,995 Dover, DE $131,516 Dover Afb, DE $130,823 Bethany Beach, DE $130,054 Bethel, DE $130,188 Bridgeville, DE $130,495 Camden Wyoming, DE $131,146 Cheswold, DE $131,473

Clayton, DE $131,477 Dagsboro, DE $129,963 Delmar, DE $129,755 Ellendale, DE $130,148 Felton, DE $130,881 Fenwick Island, DE $129,992 Frankford, DE $129,765 Frederica, DE $131,011

Georgetown, DE $129,914 Greenwood, DE $130,516 Harbeson, DE $130,053 Harrington, DE $130,716 Hartly, DE $131,122 Houston, DE $130,529 Kenton, DE $131,484 Laurel, DE $129,836

Yorklyn, DE $131,028

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

Understanding how a Packaging Engineer IV'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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$119,314

Average $131,151/year

$145,679

$9,943

Average $10,929/month

$12,140

$2,295

Average $2,522/week

$2,802

$57

Average $63/hour

$70

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$145,679	$12,140	$2,802	$70
Average	$131,151	$10,929	$2,522	$63
25th Percentile	$119,314	$9,943	$2,295	$57

Packaging Engineer IV Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Packaging Engineer IV, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Packaging Engineer V role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $164,516 - a projected growth of 25% over your current level.

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