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

A General Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Physicist I (0-2 years)earns $75,225, a Physicist II (2-4 years)earns $94,508, a General Engineer (4-7 years)earns $110,908, a Physicist IV (7+ years)earns $144,304, a Physicist V (7-10 years)earns $161,177,

What are the highest paying states for a General Engineer?

General Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for General Engineer roles are District of Columbia $118,662, California $118,212, Massachusetts $116,636. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of General Engineer roles make?

Salaries for General Engineer level roles vary by specialization: General Engineer VI: $187,100; Engineer VI: $187,056; General Engineer V: $161,890; General Engineer IV: $140,190; General Engineer III: $110,790.

General Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a General Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a General Engineer in Delaware is $108,534 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $129,982
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $97,138 to $119,761
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $86,763

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General Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,761	$9,980	$2,303	$58
Average	$108,534	$9,045	$2,087	$52
25th Percentile	$97,138	$8,095	$1,868	$47

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Key Factors That Influence General Engineer Salaries

A General 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 General Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a General 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): $75,225
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,508
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,908
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $144,304
Expert (over 8 years): $161,177

Levels	Salary
Physicist... Level General Engineer	$75,225
Physicist... Level General Engineer	$94,508
General E... Level General Engineer	$110,908
Physicist... Level General Engineer	$144,304
Physicist... Level General Engineer	$161,177

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

District of Columbia: $118,662.
California: $118,212.
Massachusetts: $116,636.

District of Columbia $118,662 California $118,212 Massachusetts $116,636 Washington $116,208 New Jersey $116,165 Alaska $116,015 Connecticut $114,536 New York $113,936

Hawaii $112,017 Rhode Island $111,117 Maryland $110,506 Minnesota $109,670 Colorado $109,349 Illinois $109,241 Oregon $108,834 Delaware $108,534

New Hampshire $108,345 Virginia $107,923 Pennsylvania $106,691 Nevada $106,069 North Dakota $105,865 Michigan $105,544 Wisconsin $105,426 Vermont $105,190

Texas $104,537 Maine $104,494 Arizona $104,429 Ohio $104,354 Georgia $103,368 Indiana $102,875 Wyoming $102,779 Utah $102,629

Iowa $102,565 Kansas $102,050 Louisiana $101,900 North Carolina $101,847 Missouri $101,825 Florida $101,407 Montana $101,182 Nebraska $100,968

Kentucky $100,850 South Carolina $100,421 Tennessee $100,153 Idaho $100,046 New Mexico $99,264 Oklahoma $99,092 Alabama $98,460 South Dakota $97,399

Arkansas $96,820 West Virginia $96,509 Mississippi $95,577

Top Paying Cities for General 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: $112,328
Little Creek: $111,288
Magnolia: $111,749

Lincoln, DE $112,328 Little Creek, DE $111,288 Magnolia, DE $111,749 Milford, DE $112,328 Marydel, DE $110,870 Millsboro, DE $112,328 Millville, DE $113,078 Milton, DE $112,328

Nassau, DE $112,328 Ocean View, DE $113,078 Rehoboth Beach, DE $113,078 Seaford, DE $111,149 Selbyville, DE $113,078 Smyrna, DE $110,742 Viola, DE $111,749 Woodside, DE $111,428

Bear, DE $109,927 Newark, DE $109,970 Claymont, DE $110,056 Delaware City, DE $109,970 Hockessin, DE $110,056 Kirkwood, DE $109,970 Middletown, DE $110,517 Montchanin, DE $110,056

New Castle, DE $110,056 Odessa, DE $110,667 Port Penn, DE $109,670 Rockland, DE $110,056 Saint Georges, DE $109,970 Townsend, DE $110,506 Winterthur, DE $110,056 Lewes, DE $112,328

Wilmington, DE $110,056 Dover, DE $111,235 Dover Afb, DE $111,492 Bethany Beach, DE $113,078 Bethel, DE $111,149 Bridgeville, DE $112,328 Camden Wyoming, DE $111,353 Cheswold, DE $110,978

Clayton, DE $110,699 Dagsboro, DE $113,078 Delmar, DE $111,149 Ellendale, DE $112,328 Felton, DE $112,328 Fenwick Island, DE $113,078 Frankford, DE $113,078 Frederica, DE $112,328

Georgetown, DE $112,328 Greenwood, DE $112,328 Harbeson, DE $112,328 Harrington, DE $112,328 Hartly, DE $110,645 Houston, DE $112,328 Kenton, DE $110,699 Laurel, DE $111,149

Yorklyn, DE $110,056

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

Understanding how a General 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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$97,138

Average $108,534/year

$119,761

$8,095

Average $9,045/month

$9,980

$1,868

Average $2,087/week

$2,303

$47

Average $52/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,761	$9,980	$2,303	$58
Average	$108,534	$9,045	$2,087	$52
25th Percentile	$97,138	$8,095	$1,868	$47

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