What are the main factors that influence a Packaging Engineer V'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 III (4-7 years)earns $106,434, a Packaging Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $131,138, a Packaging Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $164,506, a Packaging Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $140,379, a Packaging Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $178,763,

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

Packaging Engineer V salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Packaging Engineer V roles are District of Columbia $179,857, California $179,175, Massachusetts $176,787. 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: DevOps Engineer V: $167,773; Packaging Development Engineer V: $162,490; Packaging R&D Engineer V: $162,463; Packaging Engineer IV: $129,493; Senior Packaging Engineer: $105,100.

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Packaging Engineer V Salary in Delaware

How much does a Packaging Engineer V make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Packaging Engineer V in Delaware is $164,506 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $79.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $190,725
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $152,116 to $178,230
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $140,835

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Packaging Engineer V Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$178,230	$14,853	$3,428	$86
Average	$164,506	$13,709	$3,164	$79
25th Percentile	$152,116	$12,676	$2,925	$73

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Key Factors That Influence Packaging Engineer V Salaries

A Packaging Engineer V'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 V'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 III (4-7 years): $106,434
Packaging Engineer IV (7+ years): $131,138
Packaging Engineer V (7-10 years): $164,506
Packaging Engineering Manager (10+ years): $140,379
Packaging Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years): $178,763

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Packaging Engineer III	4-7 years	$106,434
Packaging Engineer IV	7+ years	$131,138
Packaging Engineer V	7-10 years	$164,506
Packaging Engineering Manager	10+ years	$140,379
Packaging Engineering Senior Manager	10+ years	$178,763

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

District of Columbia: $179,857.
California: $179,175.
Massachusetts: $176,787.

District of Columbia $179,857 California $179,175 Massachusetts $176,787 Washington $176,137 New Jersey $176,072 Alaska $175,845 Connecticut $173,603 New York $172,693

Hawaii $169,785 Rhode Island $168,421 Maryland $167,495 Minnesota $166,228 Colorado $165,741 Illinois $165,578 Oregon $164,961 Delaware $164,506

New Hampshire $164,220 Virginia $163,580 Pennsylvania $161,712 Nevada $160,770 North Dakota $160,461 Michigan $159,974 Wisconsin $159,795 Vermont $159,438

Texas $158,447 Maine $158,382 Arizona $158,284 Ohio $158,171 Georgia $156,676 Indiana $155,929 Wyoming $155,783 Utah $155,555

Iowa $155,458 Kansas $154,678 Louisiana $154,451 North Carolina $154,370 Missouri $154,337 Florida $153,704 Montana $153,362 Nebraska $153,038

Kentucky $152,859 South Carolina $152,209 Tennessee $151,803 Idaho $151,641 New Mexico $150,455 Oklahoma $150,195 Alabama $149,236 South Dakota $147,628

Arkansas $146,751 West Virginia $146,280 Mississippi $144,867

Top Paying Cities for Packaging Engineer Vs

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: $170,257
Little Creek: $168,681
Magnolia: $169,379

Lincoln, DE $170,257 Little Creek, DE $168,681 Magnolia, DE $169,379 Milford, DE $170,257 Marydel, DE $168,047 Millsboro, DE $170,257 Millville, DE $171,394 Milton, DE $170,257

Nassau, DE $170,257 Ocean View, DE $171,394 Rehoboth Beach, DE $171,394 Seaford, DE $168,470 Selbyville, DE $171,394 Smyrna, DE $167,852 Viola, DE $169,379 Woodside, DE $168,892

Bear, DE $166,618 Newark, DE $166,683 Claymont, DE $166,813 Delaware City, DE $166,683 Hockessin, DE $166,813 Kirkwood, DE $166,683 Middletown, DE $167,511 Montchanin, DE $166,813

New Castle, DE $166,813 Odessa, DE $167,739 Port Penn, DE $166,228 Rockland, DE $166,813 Saint Georges, DE $166,683 Townsend, DE $167,495 Winterthur, DE $166,813 Lewes, DE $170,257

Wilmington, DE $166,813 Dover, DE $168,600 Dover Afb, DE $168,989 Bethany Beach, DE $171,394 Bethel, DE $168,470 Bridgeville, DE $170,257 Camden Wyoming, DE $168,778 Cheswold, DE $168,210

Clayton, DE $167,787 Dagsboro, DE $171,394 Delmar, DE $168,470 Ellendale, DE $170,257 Felton, DE $170,257 Fenwick Island, DE $171,394 Frankford, DE $171,394 Frederica, DE $170,257

Georgetown, DE $170,257 Greenwood, DE $170,257 Harbeson, DE $170,257 Harrington, DE $170,257 Hartly, DE $167,706 Houston, DE $170,257 Kenton, DE $167,787 Laurel, DE $168,470

Yorklyn, DE $166,813

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

Understanding how a Packaging Engineer V'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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$152,116

Average $164,506/year

$178,230

$12,676

Average $13,709/month

$14,853

$2,925

Average $3,164/week

$3,428

$73

Average $79/hour

$86

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$178,230	$14,853	$3,428	$86
Average	$164,506	$13,709	$3,164	$79
25th Percentile	$152,116	$12,676	$2,925	$73

Packaging Engineer V Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Packaging Engineer V, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Packaging Engineering Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $140,379 - a projected growth of -15% over your current level.

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