What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Mechanical Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change An Entry Level Mechanical Engineer's salary?

An Entry Level Mechanical Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Entry Level Mechanical Engineer (0-2 years)earns $82,895, a Mechanical Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $97,747, a Mechanical Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $112,971, a Mechanical Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $134,611, a Mechanical Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $154,932,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Mechanical Engineer?

Entry Level Mechanical Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Mechanical Engineer roles are District of Columbia $89,342, California $89,003, Massachusetts $87,816. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Mechanical Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Mechanical Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Petroleum Engineer: $106,026; engineer entry level: $88,560; Entry Level Project Engineer: $86,201; data engineer entry level: $85,806; Entry Level Aerospace Engineer: $79,702.

Entry Level Mechanical Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Mechanical Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Mechanical Engineer in Delaware is $81,716 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, an Entry Level Mechanical Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,729
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,059 to $88,004
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,908

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Entry Level Mechanical Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,004	$7,334	$1,692	$42
Average	$81,716	$6,810	$1,571	$39
25th Percentile	$76,059	$6,338	$1,463	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Mechanical Engineer Salaries

An Entry Level Mechanical Engineer'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 Entry Level Mechanical Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Mechanical Engineer'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): $82,895
Early Career (1-2 years): $97,747
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,971
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $134,611
Expert (over 8 years): $154,932

Levels	Salary
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Mechanical Engineer	$82,895
Mechanica... Level Entry Level Mechanical Engineer	$97,747
Mechanica... Level Entry Level Mechanical Engineer	$112,971
Mechanica... Level Entry Level Mechanical Engineer	$134,611
Mechanica... Level Entry Level Mechanical Engineer	$154,932

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How Do Entry Level Mechanical Engineer 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 Entry Level Mechanical Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $89,342.
California: $89,003.
Massachusetts: $87,816.

District of Columbia $89,342 California $89,003 Massachusetts $87,816 Washington $87,494 New Jersey $87,461 Alaska $87,348 Connecticut $86,235 New York $85,783

Hawaii $84,339 Rhode Island $83,661 Maryland $83,201 Minnesota $82,572 Colorado $82,329 Illinois $82,249 Oregon $81,942 Delaware $81,716

New Hampshire $81,574 Virginia $81,256 Pennsylvania $80,328 Nevada $79,860 North Dakota $79,707 Michigan $79,465 Wisconsin $79,376 Vermont $79,199

Texas $78,706 Maine $78,674 Arizona $78,626 Ohio $78,569 Georgia $77,827 Indiana $77,456 Wyoming $77,383 Utah $77,270

Iowa $77,222 Kansas $76,834 Louisiana $76,721 North Carolina $76,681 Missouri $76,665 Florida $76,350 Montana $76,181 Nebraska $76,019

Kentucky $75,931 South Carolina $75,608 Tennessee $75,406 Idaho $75,325 New Mexico $74,736 Oklahoma $74,607 Alabama $74,131 South Dakota $73,332

Arkansas $72,897 West Virginia $72,663 Mississippi $71,961

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Mechanical Engineers

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: $84,573
Little Creek: $83,790
Magnolia: $84,137

Lincoln, DE $84,573 Little Creek, DE $83,790 Magnolia, DE $84,137 Milford, DE $84,573 Marydel, DE $83,475 Millsboro, DE $84,573 Millville, DE $85,137 Milton, DE $84,573

Nassau, DE $84,573 Ocean View, DE $85,137 Rehoboth Beach, DE $85,137 Seaford, DE $83,685 Selbyville, DE $85,137 Smyrna, DE $83,378 Viola, DE $84,137 Woodside, DE $83,895

Bear, DE $82,765 Newark, DE $82,797 Claymont, DE $82,862 Delaware City, DE $82,797 Hockessin, DE $82,862 Kirkwood, DE $82,797 Middletown, DE $83,209 Montchanin, DE $82,862

New Castle, DE $82,862 Odessa, DE $83,322 Port Penn, DE $82,572 Rockland, DE $82,862 Saint Georges, DE $82,797 Townsend, DE $83,201 Winterthur, DE $82,862 Lewes, DE $84,573

Wilmington, DE $82,862 Dover, DE $83,750 Dover Afb, DE $83,943 Bethany Beach, DE $85,137 Bethel, DE $83,685 Bridgeville, DE $84,573 Camden Wyoming, DE $83,838 Cheswold, DE $83,556

Clayton, DE $83,346 Dagsboro, DE $85,137 Delmar, DE $83,685 Ellendale, DE $84,573 Felton, DE $84,573 Fenwick Island, DE $85,137 Frankford, DE $85,137 Frederica, DE $84,573

Georgetown, DE $84,573 Greenwood, DE $84,573 Harbeson, DE $84,573 Harrington, DE $84,573 Hartly, DE $83,306 Houston, DE $84,573 Kenton, DE $83,346 Laurel, DE $83,685

Yorklyn, DE $82,862

Entry Level Mechanical Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Mechanical Engineer'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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$76,059

Average $81,716/year

$88,004

$6,338

Average $6,810/month

$7,334

$1,463

Average $1,571/week

$1,692

$37

Average $39/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,004	$7,334	$1,692	$42
Average	$81,716	$6,810	$1,571	$39
25th Percentile	$76,059	$6,338	$1,463	$37

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