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

A Space Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Space Engineer (0-2 years)earns $81,418, an Aerospace Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $97,747, an Aerospace Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $113,185, an Aerospace Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $143,213, an Aerospace Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $165,390,

What are the highest paying states for a Space Engineer?

Space Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Space Engineer roles are District of Columbia $87,472, California $87,140, Massachusetts $85,979. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Space Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Space Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Space Planning Manager: $111,443; Space Architect: $110,906; Space Analyst: $105,830; National Aeronautics and Space Administration Aerospace Engineer: $101,633; Retail Space Management Manager: $100,526.

Space Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Space Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Space Engineer in Delaware is $80,006 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,579
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,229 to $85,541
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,059

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Space Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,541	$7,128	$1,645	$41
Average	$80,006	$6,667	$1,539	$38
25th Percentile	$73,229	$6,102	$1,408	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Space Engineer Salaries

A Space 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 Space Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Space 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): $81,418
Early Career (1-2 years): $97,747
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,185
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $143,213
Expert (over 8 years): $165,390

Levels	Salary
Space Eng... Level Space Engineer	$81,418
Aerospace... Level Space Engineer	$97,747
Aerospace... Level Space Engineer	$113,185
Aerospace... Level Space Engineer	$143,213
Aerospace... Level Space Engineer	$165,390

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

District of Columbia: $87,472.
California: $87,140.
Massachusetts: $85,979.

District of Columbia $87,472 California $87,140 Massachusetts $85,979 Washington $85,663 New Jersey $85,631 Alaska $85,521 Connecticut $84,430 New York $83,988

Hawaii $82,574 Rhode Island $81,910 Maryland $81,460 Minnesota $80,844 Colorado $80,607 Illinois $80,528 Oregon $80,227 Delaware $80,006

New Hampshire $79,867 Virginia $79,556 Pennsylvania $78,647 Nevada $78,189 North Dakota $78,039 Michigan $77,802 Wisconsin $77,715 Vermont $77,541

Texas $77,059 Maine $77,028 Arizona $76,980 Ohio $76,925 Georgia $76,198 Indiana $75,835 Wyoming $75,764 Utah $75,653

Iowa $75,606 Kansas $75,227 Louisiana $75,116 North Carolina $75,076 Missouri $75,061 Florida $74,753 Montana $74,587 Nebraska $74,429

Kentucky $74,342 South Carolina $74,026 Tennessee $73,828 Idaho $73,749 New Mexico $73,172 Oklahoma $73,046 Alabama $72,580 South Dakota $71,798

Arkansas $71,371 West Virginia $71,142 Mississippi $70,455

Top Paying Cities for Space 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: $82,803
Little Creek: $82,037
Magnolia: $82,376

Lincoln, DE $82,803 Little Creek, DE $82,037 Magnolia, DE $82,376 Milford, DE $82,803 Marydel, DE $81,729 Millsboro, DE $82,803 Millville, DE $83,356 Milton, DE $82,803

Nassau, DE $82,803 Ocean View, DE $83,356 Rehoboth Beach, DE $83,356 Seaford, DE $81,934 Selbyville, DE $83,356 Smyrna, DE $81,634 Viola, DE $82,376 Woodside, DE $82,139

Bear, DE $81,033 Newark, DE $81,065 Claymont, DE $81,128 Delaware City, DE $81,065 Hockessin, DE $81,128 Kirkwood, DE $81,065 Middletown, DE $81,468 Montchanin, DE $81,128

New Castle, DE $81,128 Odessa, DE $81,578 Port Penn, DE $80,844 Rockland, DE $81,128 Saint Georges, DE $81,065 Townsend, DE $81,460 Winterthur, DE $81,128 Lewes, DE $82,803

Wilmington, DE $81,128 Dover, DE $81,997 Dover Afb, DE $82,187 Bethany Beach, DE $83,356 Bethel, DE $81,934 Bridgeville, DE $82,803 Camden Wyoming, DE $82,084 Cheswold, DE $81,808

Clayton, DE $81,602 Dagsboro, DE $83,356 Delmar, DE $81,934 Ellendale, DE $82,803 Felton, DE $82,803 Fenwick Island, DE $83,356 Frankford, DE $83,356 Frederica, DE $82,803

Georgetown, DE $82,803 Greenwood, DE $82,803 Harbeson, DE $82,803 Harrington, DE $82,803 Hartly, DE $81,563 Houston, DE $82,803 Kenton, DE $81,602 Laurel, DE $81,934

Yorklyn, DE $81,128

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

Understanding how a Space 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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$73,229

Average $80,006/year

$85,541

$6,102

Average $6,667/month

$7,128

$1,408

Average $1,539/week

$1,645

$35

Average $38/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,541	$7,128	$1,645	$41
Average	$80,006	$6,667	$1,539	$38
25th Percentile	$73,229	$6,102	$1,408	$35

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