What are the main factors that influence an Image Processing 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 Image Processing Engineer's salary?

An Image Processing Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $95,691 for beginners, reaching about $97,824 at mid-level, and approach $102,818 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Image Processing Engineer?

Image Processing Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Image Processing Engineer roles are District of Columbia $107,311, California $106,904, Massachusetts $105,480. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Image Processing Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Image Processing Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Signal & Image Processing Engineer VI: $216,984; Signal & Image Processing Engineer V: $190,877; Signal & Image Processing Engineer IV: $147,078; Image Sensor Characterization Engineer: $137,652; Digital Signal Processing Engineer III: $126,300.

Image Processing Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Image Processing Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Image Processing Engineer in Delaware is $98,152 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $123,492
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,339 to $111,416
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,583

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Image Processing Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$111,416	$9,285	$2,143	$54
Average	$98,152	$8,179	$1,888	$47
25th Percentile	$86,339	$7,195	$1,660	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Image Processing Engineer Salaries

An Image Processing 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 Image Processing Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Image Processing 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): $95,691
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,512
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,824
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $99,465
Expert (over 8 years): $102,818

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Image Processing Engineer	$95,691
Intermediate Level Image Processing Engineer	$96,512
Senior Level Image Processing Engineer	$97,824
Specialist Level Image Processing Engineer	$99,465
Expert Level Image Processing Engineer	$102,818

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

District of Columbia: $107,311.
California: $106,904.
Massachusetts: $105,480.

District of Columbia $107,311 California $106,904 Massachusetts $105,480 Washington $105,092 New Jersey $105,053 Alaska $104,917 Connecticut $103,580 New York $103,037

Hawaii $101,302 Rhode Island $100,488 Maryland $99,936 Minnesota $99,180 Colorado $98,889 Illinois $98,792 Oregon $98,424 Delaware $98,152

New Hampshire $97,982 Virginia $97,600 Pennsylvania $96,485 Nevada $95,923 North Dakota $95,739 Michigan $95,448 Wisconsin $95,342 Vermont $95,128

Texas $94,537 Maine $94,498 Arizona $94,440 Ohio $94,372 Georgia $93,481 Indiana $93,035 Wyoming $92,948 Utah $92,812

Iowa $92,754 Kansas $92,289 Louisiana $92,153 North Carolina $92,104 Missouri $92,085 Florida $91,707 Montana $91,503 Nebraska $91,310

Kentucky $91,203 South Carolina $90,815 Tennessee $90,573 Idaho $90,476 New Mexico $89,769 Oklahoma $89,614 Alabama $89,042 South Dakota $88,082

Arkansas $87,559 West Virginia $87,278 Mississippi $86,435

Top Paying Cities for Image Processing 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: $101,583
Little Creek: $100,643
Magnolia: $101,060

Lincoln, DE $101,583 Little Creek, DE $100,643 Magnolia, DE $101,060 Milford, DE $101,583 Marydel, DE $100,265 Millsboro, DE $101,583 Millville, DE $102,262 Milton, DE $101,583

Nassau, DE $101,583 Ocean View, DE $102,262 Rehoboth Beach, DE $102,262 Seaford, DE $100,517 Selbyville, DE $102,262 Smyrna, DE $100,149 Viola, DE $101,060 Woodside, DE $100,769

Bear, DE $99,412 Newark, DE $99,451 Claymont, DE $99,529 Delaware City, DE $99,451 Hockessin, DE $99,529 Kirkwood, DE $99,451 Middletown, DE $99,945 Montchanin, DE $99,529

New Castle, DE $99,529 Odessa, DE $100,081 Port Penn, DE $99,180 Rockland, DE $99,529 Saint Georges, DE $99,451 Townsend, DE $99,936 Winterthur, DE $99,529 Lewes, DE $101,583

Wilmington, DE $99,529 Dover, DE $100,595 Dover Afb, DE $100,827 Bethany Beach, DE $102,262 Bethel, DE $100,517 Bridgeville, DE $101,583 Camden Wyoming, DE $100,701 Cheswold, DE $100,362

Clayton, DE $100,110 Dagsboro, DE $102,262 Delmar, DE $100,517 Ellendale, DE $101,583 Felton, DE $101,583 Fenwick Island, DE $102,262 Frankford, DE $102,262 Frederica, DE $101,583

Georgetown, DE $101,583 Greenwood, DE $101,583 Harbeson, DE $101,583 Harrington, DE $101,583 Hartly, DE $100,062 Houston, DE $101,583 Kenton, DE $100,110 Laurel, DE $100,517

Yorklyn, DE $99,529

Image Processing Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Image Processing 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

$86,339

Average $98,152/year

$111,416

$7,195

Average $8,179/month

$9,285

$1,660

Average $1,888/week

$2,143

$42

Average $47/hour

$54

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$111,416	$9,285	$2,143	$54
Average	$98,152	$8,179	$1,888	$47
25th Percentile	$86,339	$7,195	$1,660	$42

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