What are the main factors that influence a Food Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change A Food Engineer's salary?

A Food Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Workforce Analyst I (2-4 years)earns $77,959, a Food Engineer (4-7 years)earns $94,972, a Workforce Analyst III (7+ years)earns $109,933, a Workforce Analytics Manager (7+ years)earns $113,580, a Workforce Analytics Senior Manager (7+ years)earns $177,920,

What are the highest paying states for a Food Engineer?

Food Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Food Engineer roles are District of Columbia $101,594, California $101,209, Massachusetts $99,860. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Food Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Food Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Food Process Engineer: $87,625; Food Manager: $86,134; Food Processing Engineer: $85,083; Food Analyst: $75,322; Food Buyer: $61,887.

Food Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Food Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Food Engineer in Delaware is $92,923 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $107,443
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,088 to $100,523
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,133

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Food Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,523	$8,377	$1,933	$48
Average	$92,923	$7,744	$1,787	$45
25th Percentile	$83,088	$6,924	$1,598	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Food Engineer Salaries

A Food 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 Food Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Food 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): $77,959
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,972
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,933
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $113,580
Expert (over 8 years): $177,920

Levels	Salary
Workforce... Level Food Engineer	$77,959
Food Engi... Level Food Engineer	$94,972
Workforce... Level Food Engineer	$109,933
Workforce... Level Food Engineer	$113,580
Workforce... Level Food Engineer	$177,920

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

District of Columbia: $101,594.
California: $101,209.
Massachusetts: $99,860.

District of Columbia $101,594 California $101,209 Massachusetts $99,860 Washington $99,493 New Jersey $99,456 Alaska $99,327 Connecticut $98,061 New York $97,547

Hawaii $95,905 Rhode Island $95,134 Maryland $94,611 Minnesota $93,895 Colorado $93,620 Illinois $93,528 Oregon $93,180 Delaware $92,923

New Hampshire $92,761 Virginia $92,400 Pennsylvania $91,345 Nevada $90,812 North Dakota $90,638 Michigan $90,363 Wisconsin $90,262 Vermont $90,060

Texas $89,500 Maine $89,464 Arizona $89,409 Ohio $89,344 Georgia $88,500 Indiana $88,078 Wyoming $87,995 Utah $87,867

Iowa $87,812 Kansas $87,371 Louisiana $87,243 North Carolina $87,197 Missouri $87,179 Florida $86,821 Montana $86,628 Nebraska $86,445

Kentucky $86,344 South Carolina $85,977 Tennessee $85,747 Idaho $85,656 New Mexico $84,986 Oklahoma $84,839 Alabama $84,298 South Dakota $83,389

Arkansas $82,894 West Virginia $82,628 Mississippi $81,829

Top Paying Cities for Food 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: $96,171
Little Creek: $95,281
Magnolia: $95,676

Lincoln, DE $96,171 Little Creek, DE $95,281 Magnolia, DE $95,676 Milford, DE $96,171 Marydel, DE $94,923 Millsboro, DE $96,171 Millville, DE $96,813 Milton, DE $96,171

Nassau, DE $96,171 Ocean View, DE $96,813 Rehoboth Beach, DE $96,813 Seaford, DE $95,162 Selbyville, DE $96,813 Smyrna, DE $94,813 Viola, DE $95,676 Woodside, DE $95,400

Bear, DE $94,116 Newark, DE $94,152 Claymont, DE $94,226 Delaware City, DE $94,152 Hockessin, DE $94,226 Kirkwood, DE $94,152 Middletown, DE $94,620 Montchanin, DE $94,226

New Castle, DE $94,226 Odessa, DE $94,749 Port Penn, DE $93,895 Rockland, DE $94,226 Saint Georges, DE $94,152 Townsend, DE $94,611 Winterthur, DE $94,226 Lewes, DE $96,171

Wilmington, DE $94,226 Dover, DE $95,235 Dover Afb, DE $95,455 Bethany Beach, DE $96,813 Bethel, DE $95,162 Bridgeville, DE $96,171 Camden Wyoming, DE $95,336 Cheswold, DE $95,015

Clayton, DE $94,776 Dagsboro, DE $96,813 Delmar, DE $95,162 Ellendale, DE $96,171 Felton, DE $96,171 Fenwick Island, DE $96,813 Frankford, DE $96,813 Frederica, DE $96,171

Georgetown, DE $96,171 Greenwood, DE $96,171 Harbeson, DE $96,171 Harrington, DE $96,171 Hartly, DE $94,730 Houston, DE $96,171 Kenton, DE $94,776 Laurel, DE $95,162

Yorklyn, DE $94,226

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

Understanding how a Food 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$83,088

Average $92,923/year

$100,523

$6,924

Average $7,744/month

$8,377

$1,598

Average $1,787/week

$1,933

$40

Average $45/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,523	$8,377	$1,933	$48
Average	$92,923	$7,744	$1,787	$45
25th Percentile	$83,088	$6,924	$1,598	$40

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