What are the main factors that influence a Fabric Engineer'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 Fabric Engineer?

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

How does experience change A Fabric Engineer's salary?

A Fabric Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Fabric Engineer (0-1 years)earns $46,405, a Machinist II (1-3 years)earns $59,168, a Machinist III (3-5 years)earns $66,364, a Machinist IV (5-7 years)earns $74,037, a Machine Shop Production Supervisor I (7+ years)earns $66,308,

What are the highest paying states for a Fabric Engineer?

Fabric Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Fabric Engineer roles are District of Columbia $49,797, California $49,608, Massachusetts $48,947. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Fabric Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Fabric Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Fabric Manager: $104,417; Locomotive Engineer: $81,237; Ship Engineer: $65,140; Fabric Buyer: $60,586; Fabric/Apparel Patternmaker: $55,332.

Fabric Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Fabric Engineer make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fabric Engineer in Delaware is $45,547 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,151
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,427 to $49,004
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,677

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Fabric Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,004	$4,084	$942	$24
Average	$45,547	$3,796	$876	$22
25th Percentile	$41,427	$3,452	$797	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Fabric Engineer Salaries

A Fabric 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 Fabric Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Fabric 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): $46,405
Early Career (1-2 years): $59,168
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $66,364
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $74,037
Expert (over 8 years): $66,308

Levels	Salary
Fabric En... Level Fabric Engineer	$46,405
Machinist... Level Fabric Engineer	$59,168
Machinist... Level Fabric Engineer	$66,364
Machinist... Level Fabric Engineer	$74,037
Machine S... Level Fabric Engineer	$66,308

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How Do Fabric 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 Fabric Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,797.
California: $49,608.
Massachusetts: $48,947.

District of Columbia $49,797 California $49,608 Massachusetts $48,947 Washington $48,767 New Jersey $48,749 Alaska $48,686 Connecticut $48,066 New York $47,814

Hawaii $47,009 Rhode Island $46,631 Maryland $46,375 Minnesota $46,024 Colorado $45,889 Illinois $45,844 Oregon $45,673 Delaware $45,547

New Hampshire $45,468 Virginia $45,291 Pennsylvania $44,773 Nevada $44,513 North Dakota $44,427 Michigan $44,292 Wisconsin $44,243 Vermont $44,144

Texas $43,869 Maine $43,851 Arizona $43,824 Ohio $43,793 Georgia $43,379 Indiana $43,172 Wyoming $43,132 Utah $43,069

Iowa $43,042 Kansas $42,826 Louisiana $42,763 North Carolina $42,741 Missouri $42,732 Florida $42,556 Montana $42,462 Nebraska $42,372

Kentucky $42,322 South Carolina $42,142 Tennessee $42,030 Idaho $41,985 New Mexico $41,657 Oklahoma $41,585 Alabama $41,319 South Dakota $40,874

Arkansas $40,631 West Virginia $40,501 Mississippi $40,109

Top Paying Cities for Fabric 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: $45,342
Little Creek: $45,674
Magnolia: $45,608

Lincoln, DE $45,342 Little Creek, DE $45,674 Magnolia, DE $45,608 Milford, DE $45,457 Marydel, DE $45,532 Millsboro, DE $45,152 Millville, DE $45,221 Milton, DE $45,300

Nassau, DE $45,332 Ocean View, DE $45,214 Rehoboth Beach, DE $45,301 Seaford, DE $45,326 Selbyville, DE $45,139 Smyrna, DE $45,705 Viola, DE $45,495 Woodside, DE $45,617

Bear, DE $45,512 Newark, DE $45,495 Claymont, DE $45,588 Delaware City, DE $45,540 Hockessin, DE $45,491 Kirkwood, DE $45,532 Middletown, DE $45,549 Montchanin, DE $45,501

New Castle, DE $45,508 Odessa, DE $45,572 Port Penn, DE $45,602 Rockland, DE $45,506 Saint Georges, DE $45,535 Townsend, DE $45,605 Winterthur, DE $45,511 Lewes, DE $45,317

Wilmington, DE $45,493 Dover, DE $45,674 Dover Afb, DE $45,433 Bethany Beach, DE $45,166 Bethel, DE $45,213 Bridgeville, DE $45,319 Camden Wyoming, DE $45,545 Cheswold, DE $45,659

Clayton, DE $45,660 Dagsboro, DE $45,135 Delmar, DE $45,062 Ellendale, DE $45,199 Felton, DE $45,453 Fenwick Island, DE $45,144 Frankford, DE $45,066 Frederica, DE $45,498

Georgetown, DE $45,117 Greenwood, DE $45,327 Harbeson, DE $45,166 Harrington, DE $45,396 Hartly, DE $45,537 Houston, DE $45,331 Kenton, DE $45,663 Laurel, DE $45,090

Yorklyn, DE $45,504

Fabric Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Fabric Engineer 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 Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Fabric Engineer positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Fabric Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Fabric Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$54,656	$26.0	20%

Fabric Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Fabric 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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$41,427

Average $45,547/year

$49,004

$3,452

Average $3,796/month

$4,084

$797

Average $876/week

$942

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,004	$4,084	$942	$24
Average	$45,547	$3,796	$876	$22
25th Percentile	$41,427	$3,452	$797	$20

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