What are the main factors that influence a Packaging Engineering Senior Manager'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 Engineering Senior Manager's salary?

A Packaging Engineering Senior Manager'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 Engineering Senior Manager?

Packaging Engineering Senior Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Packaging Engineering Senior Manager roles are District of Columbia $195,444, California $194,703, Massachusetts $192,108. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Packaging Engineering Senior Manager roles make?

Salaries for Packaging Engineering Senior Manager level roles vary by specialization: Aerospace Engineering Senior Manager: $198,456; Packaging Development Engineering Senior Manager: $176,600; Packaging R&D Engineering Senior Manager: $176,530; Packaging Graphics Design Senior Manager: $163,100; Packaging R&D Engineering Manager: $138,700.

Packaging Engineering Senior Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Packaging Engineering Senior Manager make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Packaging Engineering Senior Manager in Delaware is $178,763 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $86.

However, a Packaging Engineering Senior Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $200,049
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $166,514 to $189,905
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $155,362

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Packaging Engineering Senior Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$189,905	$15,825	$3,652	$91
Average	$178,763	$14,897	$3,438	$86
25th Percentile	$166,514	$13,876	$3,202	$80

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Key Factors That Influence Packaging Engineering Senior Manager Salaries

A Packaging Engineering Senior Manager'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 Engineering Senior Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Packaging Engineering Senior Manager'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 Engineering Senior Manager 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 Engineering Senior Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $195,444.
California: $194,703.
Massachusetts: $192,108.

District of Columbia $195,444 California $194,703 Massachusetts $192,108 Washington $191,402 New Jersey $191,331 Alaska $191,084 Connecticut $188,648 New York $187,659

Hawaii $184,500 Rhode Island $183,017 Maryland $182,011 Minnesota $180,634 Colorado $180,104 Illinois $179,928 Oregon $179,257 Delaware $178,763

New Hampshire $178,452 Virginia $177,757 Pennsylvania $175,727 Nevada $174,703 North Dakota $174,367 Michigan $173,838 Wisconsin $173,644 Vermont $173,255

Texas $172,179 Maine $172,108 Arizona $172,002 Ohio $171,878 Georgia $170,255 Indiana $169,443 Wyoming $169,284 Utah $169,037

Iowa $168,931 Kansas $168,083 Louisiana $167,836 North Carolina $167,748 Missouri $167,713 Florida $167,024 Montana $166,653 Nebraska $166,300

Kentucky $166,106 South Carolina $165,400 Tennessee $164,959 Idaho $164,782 New Mexico $163,494 Oklahoma $163,211 Alabama $162,170 South Dakota $160,422

Arkansas $159,469 West Virginia $158,957 Mississippi $157,421

Top Paying Cities for Packaging Engineering Senior Managers

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: $185,012
Little Creek: $183,299
Magnolia: $184,058

Lincoln, DE $185,012 Little Creek, DE $183,299 Magnolia, DE $184,058 Milford, DE $185,012 Marydel, DE $182,611 Millsboro, DE $185,012 Millville, DE $186,247 Milton, DE $185,012

Nassau, DE $185,012 Ocean View, DE $186,247 Rehoboth Beach, DE $186,247 Seaford, DE $183,070 Selbyville, DE $186,247 Smyrna, DE $182,399 Viola, DE $184,058 Woodside, DE $183,529

Bear, DE $181,058 Newark, DE $181,128 Claymont, DE $181,269 Delaware City, DE $181,128 Hockessin, DE $181,269 Kirkwood, DE $181,128 Middletown, DE $182,028 Montchanin, DE $181,269

New Castle, DE $181,269 Odessa, DE $182,276 Port Penn, DE $180,634 Rockland, DE $181,269 Saint Georges, DE $181,128 Townsend, DE $182,011 Winterthur, DE $181,269 Lewes, DE $185,012

Wilmington, DE $181,269 Dover, DE $183,211 Dover Afb, DE $183,635 Bethany Beach, DE $186,247 Bethel, DE $183,070 Bridgeville, DE $185,012 Camden Wyoming, DE $183,405 Cheswold, DE $182,787

Clayton, DE $182,329 Dagsboro, DE $186,247 Delmar, DE $183,070 Ellendale, DE $185,012 Felton, DE $185,012 Fenwick Island, DE $186,247 Frankford, DE $186,247 Frederica, DE $185,012

Georgetown, DE $185,012 Greenwood, DE $185,012 Harbeson, DE $185,012 Harrington, DE $185,012 Hartly, DE $182,240 Houston, DE $185,012 Kenton, DE $182,329 Laurel, DE $183,070

Yorklyn, DE $181,269

Packaging Engineering Senior Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Packaging Engineering Senior Manager'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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$166,514

Average $178,763/year

$189,905

$13,876

Average $14,897/month

$15,825

$3,202

Average $3,438/week

$3,652

$80

Average $86/hour

$91

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$189,905	$15,825	$3,652	$91
Average	$178,763	$14,897	$3,438	$86
25th Percentile	$166,514	$13,876	$3,202	$80

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