What are the main factors that influence an Automobile Engineering's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Automobile Engineering?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Automobile Engineering roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Automobile Engineering's salary?

An Automobile Engineering's salary grows with experience: a Mechanical Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $81,791, a Mechanical Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $96,446, a Automobile Engineering (4-7 years)earns $111,462, a Mechanical Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $132,814, a Mechanical Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $152,834,

What are the highest paying states for an Automobile Engineering?

Automobile Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Automobile Engineering roles are District of Columbia $119,998, California $119,543, Massachusetts $117,950. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Automobile Engineering roles make?

Salaries for Automobile Engineering level roles vary by specialization: automobile engineer: $157,489; Automobile Salesperson: $95,674; Automobile Appraiser: $77,721; Automobile Technician: $61,603; Automobile Detailer: $60,742.

Automobile Engineering Salary in Delaware

How much does an Automobile Engineering make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Automobile Engineering in Delaware is $109,756 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

However, an Automobile Engineering's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $124,565
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $101,565 to $117,508
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $94,107

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Automobile Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,508	$9,792	$2,260	$56
Average	$109,756	$9,146	$2,111	$53
25th Percentile	$101,565	$8,464	$1,953	$49

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Key Factors That Influence Automobile Engineering Salaries

An Automobile Engineering'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 Automobile Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Automobile Engineering'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $81,791
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,446
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,462
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,814
Expert (over 8 years): $152,834

Levels	Salary
Mechanica... Level Automobile Engineering	$81,791
Mechanica... Level Automobile Engineering	$96,446
Automobil... Level Automobile Engineering	$111,462
Mechanica... Level Automobile Engineering	$132,814
Mechanica... Level Automobile Engineering	$152,834

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How Do Automobile Engineering 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 Automobile Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $119,998.
California: $119,543.
Massachusetts: $117,950.

District of Columbia $119,998 California $119,543 Massachusetts $117,950 Washington $117,516 New Jersey $117,473 Alaska $117,321 Connecticut $115,826 New York $115,219

Hawaii $113,279 Rhode Island $112,368 Maryland $111,751 Minnesota $110,905 Colorado $110,580 Illinois $110,472 Oregon $110,060 Delaware $109,756

New Hampshire $109,566 Virginia $109,139 Pennsylvania $107,892 Nevada $107,264 North Dakota $107,058 Michigan $106,733 Wisconsin $106,613 Vermont $106,375

Texas $105,714 Maine $105,671 Arizona $105,605 Ohio $105,530 Georgia $104,533 Indiana $104,034 Wyoming $103,936 Utah $103,785

Iowa $103,720 Kansas $103,199 Louisiana $103,048 North Carolina $102,994 Missouri $102,972 Florida $102,549 Montana $102,322 Nebraska $102,105

Kentucky $101,986 South Carolina $101,552 Tennessee $101,281 Idaho $101,173 New Mexico $100,382 Oklahoma $100,208 Alabama $99,569 South Dakota $98,496

Arkansas $97,910 West Virginia $97,596 Mississippi $96,653

Top Paying Cities for Automobile Engineerings

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: $109,262
Little Creek: $110,062
Magnolia: $109,904

Lincoln, DE $109,262 Little Creek, DE $110,062 Magnolia, DE $109,904 Milford, DE $109,540 Marydel, DE $109,720 Millsboro, DE $108,804 Millville, DE $108,972 Milton, DE $109,160

Nassau, DE $109,239 Ocean View, DE $108,953 Rehoboth Beach, DE $109,163 Seaford, DE $109,224 Selbyville, DE $108,772 Smyrna, DE $110,138 Viola, DE $109,631 Woodside, DE $109,925

Bear, DE $109,672 Newark, DE $109,631 Claymont, DE $109,855 Delaware City, DE $109,740 Hockessin, DE $109,621 Kirkwood, DE $109,720 Middletown, DE $109,762 Montchanin, DE $109,646

New Castle, DE $109,662 Odessa, DE $109,816 Port Penn, DE $109,890 Rockland, DE $109,657 Saint Georges, DE $109,727 Townsend, DE $109,896 Winterthur, DE $109,670 Lewes, DE $109,203

Wilmington, DE $109,626 Dover, DE $110,062 Dover Afb, DE $109,482 Bethany Beach, DE $108,838 Bethel, DE $108,951 Bridgeville, DE $109,208 Camden Wyoming, DE $109,752 Cheswold, DE $110,026

Clayton, DE $110,030 Dagsboro, DE $108,763 Delmar, DE $108,588 Ellendale, DE $108,918 Felton, DE $109,531 Fenwick Island, DE $108,786 Frankford, DE $108,597 Frederica, DE $109,639

Georgetown, DE $108,721 Greenwood, DE $109,225 Harbeson, DE $108,837 Harrington, DE $109,392 Hartly, DE $109,733 Houston, DE $109,236 Kenton, DE $110,035 Laurel, DE $108,656

Yorklyn, DE $109,653

Automobile Engineering Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Automobile Engineering roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Automobile Engineering positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Automobile Engineering as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Automobile Engineering

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$131,708	$63.0	20%
Biotechnology	$131,708	$63.0	20%
Business Services	$131,708	$63.0	20%
Chemicals	$131,708	$63.0	20%
Construction	$131,708	$63.0	20%

Automobile Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Automobile Engineering'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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$101,565

Average $109,756/year

$117,508

$8,464

Average $9,146/month

$9,792

$1,953

Average $2,111/week

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Average $53/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,508	$9,792	$2,260	$56
Average	$109,756	$9,146	$2,111	$53
25th Percentile	$101,565	$8,464	$1,953	$49

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