What are the main factors that influence a Sustaining Engineering's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Sustaining Engineering's salary?

A Sustaining Engineering's salary grows with experience: a Process Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $88,896, a Sustaining Engineering (2-4 years)earns $101,883, a Process Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $113,093, a Process Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $138,234, a Process Engineering Supervisor (7+ years)earns $120,607,

What are the highest paying states for a Sustaining Engineering?

Sustaining Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Sustaining Engineering roles are District of Columbia $109,620, California $109,204, Massachusetts $107,748. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Sustaining Engineering roles make?

Salaries for Sustaining Engineering level roles vary by specialization: SVP of Engineering: $295,542; VP of Engineering: $235,419; Engineering Director Sustaining Engineering: $201,452; Engineering Director: $200,995; Engineering Manager Sustaining Engineering: $157,887.

Sustaining Engineering Salary in Delaware

How much does a Sustaining Engineering make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sustaining Engineering in Delaware is $100,263 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,967
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,491 to $107,436
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,414

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Sustaining Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,436	$8,953	$2,066	$52
Average	$100,263	$8,355	$1,928	$48
25th Percentile	$92,491	$7,708	$1,779	$44

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Key Factors That Influence Sustaining Engineering Salaries

A Sustaining Engineering'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 Sustaining Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Sustaining Engineering'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): $88,896
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,883
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,093
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,234
Expert (over 8 years): $120,607

Levels	Salary
Process E... Level Sustaining Engineering	$88,896
Sustainin... Level Sustaining Engineering	$101,883
Process E... Level Sustaining Engineering	$113,093
Process E... Level Sustaining Engineering	$138,234
Process E... Level Sustaining Engineering	$120,607

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How Do Sustaining Engineering 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 Sustaining Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $109,620.
California: $109,204.
Massachusetts: $107,748.

District of Columbia $109,620 California $109,204 Massachusetts $107,748 Washington $107,352 New Jersey $107,313 Alaska $107,174 Connecticut $105,808 New York $105,253

Hawaii $103,481 Rhode Island $102,650 Maryland $102,085 Minnesota $101,313 Colorado $101,016 Illinois $100,917 Oregon $100,541 Delaware $100,263

New Hampshire $100,089 Virginia $99,699 Pennsylvania $98,561 Nevada $97,986 North Dakota $97,798 Michigan $97,501 Wisconsin $97,392 Vermont $97,174

Texas $96,571 Maine $96,531 Arizona $96,472 Ohio $96,402 Georgia $95,491 Indiana $95,036 Wyoming $94,947 Utah $94,808

Iowa $94,749 Kansas $94,274 Louisiana $94,135 North Carolina $94,085 Missouri $94,066 Florida $93,680 Montana $93,472 Nebraska $93,274

Kentucky $93,165 South Carolina $92,769 Tennessee $92,521 Idaho $92,422 New Mexico $91,699 Oklahoma $91,541 Alabama $90,957 South Dakota $89,977

Arkansas $89,442 West Virginia $89,155 Mississippi $88,294

Top Paying Cities for Sustaining Engineerings

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: $99,812
Little Creek: $100,543
Magnolia: $100,398

Lincoln, DE $99,812 Little Creek, DE $100,543 Magnolia, DE $100,398 Milford, DE $100,065 Marydel, DE $100,230 Millsboro, DE $99,393 Millville, DE $99,547 Milton, DE $99,719

Nassau, DE $99,791 Ocean View, DE $99,530 Rehoboth Beach, DE $99,721 Seaford, DE $99,777 Selbyville, DE $99,365 Smyrna, DE $100,612 Viola, DE $100,149 Woodside, DE $100,418

Bear, DE $100,186 Newark, DE $100,149 Claymont, DE $100,354 Delaware City, DE $100,249 Hockessin, DE $100,140 Kirkwood, DE $100,230 Middletown, DE $100,268 Montchanin, DE $100,162

New Castle, DE $100,177 Odessa, DE $100,318 Port Penn, DE $100,385 Rockland, DE $100,172 Saint Georges, DE $100,237 Townsend, DE $100,391 Winterthur, DE $100,184 Lewes, DE $99,758

Wilmington, DE $100,145 Dover, DE $100,543 Dover Afb, DE $100,013 Bethany Beach, DE $99,425 Bethel, DE $99,528 Bridgeville, DE $99,763 Camden Wyoming, DE $100,260 Cheswold, DE $100,510

Clayton, DE $100,513 Dagsboro, DE $99,356 Delmar, DE $99,196 Ellendale, DE $99,497 Felton, DE $100,058 Fenwick Island, DE $99,377 Frankford, DE $99,204 Frederica, DE $100,157

Georgetown, DE $99,318 Greenwood, DE $99,778 Harbeson, DE $99,424 Harrington, DE $99,931 Hartly, DE $100,242 Houston, DE $99,788 Kenton, DE $100,518 Laurel, DE $99,259

Yorklyn, DE $100,169

Sustaining Engineering Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Sustaining Engineering roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 120% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Sustaining Engineering positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Sustaining Engineering as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Sustaining Engineering

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$150,395	$72.0	50%
Pharmaceuticals	$130,343	$63.0	30%
Biotechnology	$125,329	$60.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$120,316	$58.0	20%
Aerospace & Defense	$110,290	$53.0	10%

Sustaining Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Sustaining Engineering'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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$92,491

Average $100,263/year

$107,436

$7,708

Average $8,355/month

$8,953

$1,779

Average $1,928/week

$2,066

$44

Average $48/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,436	$8,953	$2,066	$52
Average	$100,263	$8,355	$1,928	$48
25th Percentile	$92,491	$7,708	$1,779	$44

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