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

A Phd Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Expatriate Administrator I (0-2 years)earns $76,333, an Expatriate Administrator II (2-4 years)earns $90,847, an Phd Engineer (4-7 years)earns $105,142, an Expatriate Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $133,290, an Expatriate Administration Supervisor (7+ years)earns $121,937,

What are the highest paying states for a Phd Engineer?

Phd Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Phd Engineer roles are District of Columbia $111,505, California $111,082, Massachusetts $109,602. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Phd Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Phd Engineer level roles vary by specialization: phd psychologist: $147,729; Economist Phd: $124,528; Phd In Finance: $106,918; Phd Engineering: $100,426; physics phd: $100,102.

Phd Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Phd Engineer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Phd Engineer in Delaware is $101,988 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $126,526
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,850 to $114,832
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,067

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Phd Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$114,832	$9,569	$2,208	$55
Average	$101,988	$8,499	$1,961	$49
25th Percentile	$86,850	$7,237	$1,670	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Phd Engineer Salaries

A Phd 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 Phd Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Phd 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): $76,333
Early Career (1-2 years): $90,847
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,142
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,290
Expert (over 8 years): $121,937

Levels	Salary
Expatriat... Level Phd Engineer	$76,333
Expatriat... Level Phd Engineer	$90,847
Phd Engin... Level Phd Engineer	$105,142
Expatriat... Level Phd Engineer	$133,290
Expatriat... Level Phd Engineer	$121,937

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

District of Columbia: $111,505.
California: $111,082.
Massachusetts: $109,602.

District of Columbia $111,505 California $111,082 Massachusetts $109,602 Washington $109,199 New Jersey $109,158 Alaska $109,017 Connecticut $107,628 New York $107,064

Hawaii $105,261 Rhode Island $104,415 Maryland $103,841 Minnesota $103,056 Colorado $102,753 Illinois $102,653 Oregon $102,270 Delaware $101,988

New Hampshire $101,811 Virginia $101,414 Pennsylvania $100,256 Nevada $99,672 North Dakota $99,480 Michigan $99,178 Wisconsin $99,067 Vermont $98,846

Texas $98,232 Maine $98,191 Arizona $98,131 Ohio $98,060 Georgia $97,134 Indiana $96,671 Wyoming $96,580 Utah $96,439

Iowa $96,379 Kansas $95,895 Louisiana $95,754 North Carolina $95,704 Missouri $95,684 Florida $95,291 Montana $95,079 Nebraska $94,878

Kentucky $94,767 South Carolina $94,364 Tennessee $94,113 Idaho $94,012 New Mexico $93,277 Oklahoma $93,116 Alabama $92,521 South Dakota $91,524

Arkansas $90,981 West Virginia $90,688 Mississippi $89,812

Top Paying Cities for Phd 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: $101,529
Little Creek: $102,272
Magnolia: $102,125

Lincoln, DE $101,529 Little Creek, DE $102,272 Magnolia, DE $102,125 Milford, DE $101,787 Marydel, DE $101,954 Millsboro, DE $101,103 Millville, DE $101,259 Milton, DE $101,434

Nassau, DE $101,508 Ocean View, DE $101,242 Rehoboth Beach, DE $101,436 Seaford, DE $101,494 Selbyville, DE $101,074 Smyrna, DE $102,342 Viola, DE $101,871 Woodside, DE $102,145

Bear, DE $101,909 Newark, DE $101,871 Claymont, DE $102,080 Delaware City, DE $101,973 Hockessin, DE $101,862 Kirkwood, DE $101,954 Middletown, DE $101,993 Montchanin, DE $101,885

New Castle, DE $101,900 Odessa, DE $102,043 Port Penn, DE $102,112 Rockland, DE $101,895 Saint Georges, DE $101,961 Townsend, DE $102,118 Winterthur, DE $101,907 Lewes, DE $101,473

Wilmington, DE $101,867 Dover, DE $102,272 Dover Afb, DE $101,733 Bethany Beach, DE $101,135 Bethel, DE $101,240 Bridgeville, DE $101,478 Camden Wyoming, DE $101,984 Cheswold, DE $102,239

Clayton, DE $102,242 Dagsboro, DE $101,065 Delmar, DE $100,902 Ellendale, DE $101,209 Felton, DE $101,779 Fenwick Island, DE $101,087 Frankford, DE $100,910 Frederica, DE $101,879

Georgetown, DE $101,026 Greenwood, DE $101,495 Harbeson, DE $101,134 Harrington, DE $101,650 Hartly, DE $101,966 Houston, DE $101,505 Kenton, DE $102,247 Laurel, DE $100,966

Yorklyn, DE $101,892

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

Understanding how a Phd 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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$86,850

Average $101,988/year

$114,832

$7,237

Average $8,499/month

$9,569

$1,670

Average $1,961/week

$2,208

$42

Average $49/hour

$55

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$114,832	$9,569	$2,208	$55
Average	$101,988	$8,499	$1,961	$49
25th Percentile	$86,850	$7,237	$1,670	$42

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