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

A Naval Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $94,843 for beginners, reaching about $97,382 at mid-level, and approach $99,005 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Naval Engineer?

Naval Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Naval Engineer roles are District of Columbia $102,399, California $102,011, Massachusetts $100,651. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Naval Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Naval Engineer level roles vary by specialization: U.S. Navy Naval Engineer: $114,727; Naval Officer: $111,721; Us Naval Officer: $102,884; Naval Architect: $94,056; Naval Flight Officer: $92,136.

Naval Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Naval Engineer make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Naval Engineer in Delaware is $93,659 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $112,243
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,140 to $103,387
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $77,383

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Naval Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$103,387	$8,616	$1,988	$50
Average	$93,659	$7,805	$1,801	$45
25th Percentile	$85,140	$7,095	$1,637	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Naval Engineer Salaries

A Naval 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 Naval Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Naval 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): $94,843
Early Career (1-2 years): $95,434
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,382
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $98,680
Expert (over 8 years): $99,005

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Naval Engineer	$94,843
Intermediate Level Naval Engineer	$95,434
Senior Level Naval Engineer	$97,382
Specialist Level Naval Engineer	$98,680
Expert Level Naval Engineer	$99,005

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

District of Columbia: $102,399.
California: $102,011.
Massachusetts: $100,651.

District of Columbia $102,399 California $102,011 Massachusetts $100,651 Washington $100,281 New Jersey $100,244 Alaska $100,115 Connecticut $98,839 New York $98,321

Hawaii $96,665 Rhode Island $95,888 Maryland $95,361 Minnesota $94,640 Colorado $94,362 Illinois $94,270 Oregon $93,918 Delaware $93,659

New Hampshire $93,497 Virginia $93,132 Pennsylvania $92,069 Nevada $91,532 North Dakota $91,356 Michigan $91,079 Wisconsin $90,977 Vermont $90,774

Texas $90,210 Maine $90,173 Arizona $90,117 Ohio $90,052 Georgia $89,202 Indiana $88,776 Wyoming $88,693 Utah $88,563

Iowa $88,508 Kansas $88,064 Louisiana $87,935 North Carolina $87,888 Missouri $87,870 Florida $87,509 Montana $87,315 Nebraska $87,130

Kentucky $87,028 South Carolina $86,658 Tennessee $86,427 Idaho $86,335 New Mexico $85,659 Oklahoma $85,511 Alabama $84,966 South Dakota $84,050

Arkansas $83,551 West Virginia $83,283 Mississippi $82,478

Top Paying Cities for Naval 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: $93,238
Little Creek: $93,920
Magnolia: $93,785

Lincoln, DE $93,238 Little Creek, DE $93,920 Magnolia, DE $93,785 Milford, DE $93,474 Marydel, DE $93,628 Millsboro, DE $92,846 Millville, DE $92,990 Milton, DE $93,151

Nassau, DE $93,218 Ocean View, DE $92,974 Rehoboth Beach, DE $93,153 Seaford, DE $93,205 Selbyville, DE $92,820 Smyrna, DE $93,985 Viola, DE $93,552 Woodside, DE $93,804

Bear, DE $93,587 Newark, DE $93,552 Claymont, DE $93,744 Delaware City, DE $93,645 Hockessin, DE $93,544 Kirkwood, DE $93,628 Middletown, DE $93,664 Montchanin, DE $93,565

New Castle, DE $93,579 Odessa, DE $93,710 Port Penn, DE $93,773 Rockland, DE $93,574 Saint Georges, DE $93,634 Townsend, DE $93,779 Winterthur, DE $93,585 Lewes, DE $93,187

Wilmington, DE $93,548 Dover, DE $93,920 Dover Afb, DE $93,425 Bethany Beach, DE $92,876 Bethel, DE $92,972 Bridgeville, DE $93,191 Camden Wyoming, DE $93,656 Cheswold, DE $93,890

Clayton, DE $93,892 Dagsboro, DE $92,811 Delmar, DE $92,662 Ellendale, DE $92,944 Felton, DE $93,467 Fenwick Island, DE $92,832 Frankford, DE $92,670 Frederica, DE $93,559

Georgetown, DE $92,776 Greenwood, DE $93,206 Harbeson, DE $92,875 Harrington, DE $93,349 Hartly, DE $93,639 Houston, DE $93,215 Kenton, DE $93,897 Laurel, DE $92,721

Yorklyn, DE $93,571

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

Understanding how a Naval 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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$85,140

Average $93,659/year

$103,387

$7,095

Average $7,805/month

$8,616

$1,637

Average $1,801/week

$1,988

$41

Average $45/hour

$50

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$103,387	$8,616	$1,988	$50
Average	$93,659	$7,805	$1,801	$45
25th Percentile	$85,140	$7,095	$1,637	$41

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