What are the main factors that influence an Associate Design 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 Associate Design Engineer's salary?

An Associate Design Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Associate Design Engineer (0-2 years)earns $84,154, a Product Design Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $95,466, a Product Design Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $119,327, a Product Design Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $145,704, a Product Design Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $170,701,

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Design Engineer?

Associate Design Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Design Engineer roles are District of Columbia $89,559, California $89,219, Massachusetts $88,030. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Design Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Associate Design Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Product Design Engineer V: $160,164; Product Design Engineer IV: $136,710; Design Engineer: $128,033; Design Engineer, Senior: $111,970; Product Design Engineer III: $111,961.

Associate Design Engineer Salary in Hawaii

How much does an Associate Design Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Design Engineer in Hawaii is $84,544 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,676
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,506 to $89,847
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,830

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Associate Design Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,847	$7,487	$1,728	$43
Average	$84,544	$7,045	$1,626	$41
25th Percentile	$80,506	$6,709	$1,548	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Design Engineer Salaries

An Associate Design 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 Associate Design Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Design 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): $84,154
Early Career (1-2 years): $95,466
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,327
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,704
Expert (over 8 years): $170,701

Levels	Salary
Associate... Level Associate Design Engineer	$84,154
Product D... Level Associate Design Engineer	$95,466
Product D... Level Associate Design Engineer	$119,327
Product D... Level Associate Design Engineer	$145,704
Product D... Level Associate Design Engineer	$170,701

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

District of Columbia: $89,559.
California: $89,219.
Massachusetts: $88,030.

District of Columbia $89,559 California $89,219 Massachusetts $88,030 Washington $87,706 New Jersey $87,674 Alaska $87,561 Connecticut $86,445 New York $85,992

Hawaii $84,544 Rhode Island $83,864 Maryland $83,403 Minnesota $82,772 Colorado $82,530 Illinois $82,449 Oregon $82,141 Delaware $81,915

New Hampshire $81,773 Virginia $81,454 Pennsylvania $80,524 Nevada $80,054 North Dakota $79,901 Michigan $79,658 Wisconsin $79,569 Vermont $79,391

Texas $78,898 Maine $78,865 Arizona $78,817 Ohio $78,760 Georgia $78,016 Indiana $77,644 Wyoming $77,571 Utah $77,458

Iowa $77,409 Kansas $77,021 Louisiana $76,908 North Carolina $76,867 Missouri $76,851 Florida $76,536 Montana $76,366 Nebraska $76,204

Kentucky $76,115 South Carolina $75,792 Tennessee $75,589 Idaho $75,509 New Mexico $74,918 Oklahoma $74,789 Alabama $74,311 South Dakota $73,511

Arkansas $73,074 West Virginia $72,839 Mississippi $72,136

Top Paying Cities for Associate Design 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:

Aiea: $84,086
Anahola: $82,983
Captain Cook: $82,900

Aiea, HI $84,086 Anahola, HI $82,983 Captain Cook, HI $82,900 Eleele, HI $83,152 Ewa Beach, HI $84,011 Kapolei, HI $83,944 Haiku, HI $83,045 Hakalau, HI $82,859

Haleiwa, HI $83,783 Hana, HI $82,847 Hanalei, HI $82,875 Hanamaulu, HI $83,043 Hanapepe, HI $83,148 Hauula, HI $83,910 Hawaii National Park, HI $82,955 Hawi, HI $83,093

Hilo, HI $83,035 Princeville, HI $83,026 Holualoa, HI $82,933 Honaunau, HI $82,790 Honokaa, HI $82,897 Honomu, HI $83,027 Hoolehua, HI $82,790 Kaaawa, HI $83,938

Kahuku, HI $83,758 Kahului, HI $83,237 Kailua, HI $84,059 Ocean View, HI $83,002 Waikoloa, HI $82,994 Keauhou, HI $82,933 Kailua Kona, HI $83,034 Kalaheo, HI $83,052

Kalaupapa, HI $82,714 Kamuela, HI $82,939 Kaneohe, HI $84,041 Kapaa, HI $83,143 Kaumakani, HI $83,187 Kaunakakai, HI $82,889 Keaau, HI $83,092 Kealakekua, HI $83,048

Kealia, HI $83,076 Kekaha, HI $82,992 Kihei, HI $83,152 Kilauea, HI $83,028 Kapaau, HI $82,965 Koloa, HI $83,064 Kualapuu, HI $82,864 Kunia, HI $83,918

Kurtistown, HI $83,050 Lahaina, HI $83,066 Laie, HI $83,832 Lanai City, HI $82,864 Laupahoehoe, HI $83,073 Lawai, HI $83,187 Lihue, HI $83,043 Makawao, HI $83,109

Makaweli, HI $82,860 Maunaloa, HI $82,665 Mountain View, HI $83,006 Naalehu, HI $82,839 Ninole, HI $82,783 Ookala, HI $82,809 Paauilo, HI $82,911 Pahala, HI $82,861

Pahoa, HI $82,971 Paia, HI $83,070 Papaaloa, HI $83,085 Papaikou, HI $82,912 Pearl City, HI $84,025 Pepeekeo, HI $83,073 Puunene, HI $83,237 Volcano, HI $82,955

Wahiawa, HI $83,881 Pukalani, HI $83,109 Mililani, HI $83,982 Kula, HI $82,937 Waialua, HI $83,737 Waianae, HI $83,815 Wailuku, HI $83,107 Waimanalo, HI $84,043

Waimea, HI $83,180 Waipahu, HI $83,989 Honolulu, HI $84,115 J B P H H, HI $84,100 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $83,927 Schofield Barracks, HI $83,902 Fort Shafter, HI $84,115 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $84,115

Camp H M Smith, HI $84,096 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $84,015 Wake Island, HI $84,115

Associate Design Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Design 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 June 01, 2026

$80,506

Average $84,544/year

$89,847

$6,709

Average $7,045/month

$7,487

$1,548

Average $1,626/week

$1,728

$39

Average $41/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,847	$7,487	$1,728	$43
Average	$84,544	$7,045	$1,626	$41
25th Percentile	$80,506	$6,709	$1,548	$39

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