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

A Design Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Digital Design Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $82,255, a Digital Design Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $103,510, a Design Engineer (4-7 years)earns $129,041, a Digital Design Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $163,191, a Digital Design Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $193,328,

What are the highest paying states for a Design Engineer?

Design Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Design Engineer roles are District of Columbia $141,759, California $141,222, Massachusetts $139,339. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Design Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Design Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Product Design Engineer V: $160,169; Product Design Engineer IV: $136,708; Application Design Engineer: $123,527; Transportation Design Engineer: $123,010; Design Engineer, Senior: $111,960.

Design Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Design Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Design Engineer in Delaware is $129,660 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $145,755
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $119,882 to $138,085
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $110,980

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Design Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$138,085	$11,507	$2,655	$66
Average	$129,660	$10,805	$2,493	$62
25th Percentile	$119,882	$9,990	$2,305	$58

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Key Factors That Influence Design Engineer Salaries

A 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 Design Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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): $82,255
Early Career (1-2 years): $103,510
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $129,041
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $163,191
Expert (over 8 years): $193,328

Levels	Salary
Digital D... Level Design Engineer	$82,255
Digital D... Level Design Engineer	$103,510
Design En... Level Design Engineer	$129,041
Digital D... Level Design Engineer	$163,191
Digital D... Level Design Engineer	$193,328

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

District of Columbia: $141,759.
California: $141,222.
Massachusetts: $139,339.

District of Columbia $141,759 California $141,222 Massachusetts $139,339 Washington $138,827 New Jersey $138,776 Alaska $138,597 Connecticut $136,830 New York $136,113

Hawaii $133,821 Rhode Island $132,746 Maryland $132,016 Minnesota $131,017 Colorado $130,633 Illinois $130,505 Oregon $130,019 Delaware $129,660

New Hampshire $129,435 Virginia $128,930 Pennsylvania $127,458 Nevada $126,715 North Dakota $126,472 Michigan $126,088 Wisconsin $125,947 Vermont $125,665

Texas $124,884 Maine $124,833 Arizona $124,756 Ohio $124,667 Georgia $123,489 Indiana $122,900 Wyoming $122,785 Utah $122,605

Iowa $122,529 Kansas $121,914 Louisiana $121,735 North Carolina $121,671 Missouri $121,645 Florida $121,146 Montana $120,877 Nebraska $120,621

Kentucky $120,480 South Carolina $119,968 Tennessee $119,648 Idaho $119,520 New Mexico $118,585 Oklahoma $118,380 Alabama $117,625 South Dakota $116,357

Arkansas $115,666 West Virginia $115,295 Mississippi $114,181

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Lincoln: $129,076
Little Creek: $130,021
Magnolia: $129,834

Lincoln, DE $129,076 Little Creek, DE $130,021 Magnolia, DE $129,834 Milford, DE $129,404 Marydel, DE $129,617 Millsboro, DE $128,535 Millville, DE $128,733 Milton, DE $128,956

Nassau, DE $129,049 Ocean View, DE $128,711 Rehoboth Beach, DE $128,958 Seaford, DE $129,031 Selbyville, DE $128,497 Smyrna, DE $130,111 Viola, DE $129,512 Woodside, DE $129,860

Bear, DE $129,560 Newark, DE $129,512 Claymont, DE $129,777 Delaware City, DE $129,641 Hockessin, DE $129,500 Kirkwood, DE $129,617 Middletown, DE $129,666 Montchanin, DE $129,529

New Castle, DE $129,549 Odessa, DE $129,730 Port Penn, DE $129,818 Rockland, DE $129,542 Saint Georges, DE $129,625 Townsend, DE $129,825 Winterthur, DE $129,558 Lewes, DE $129,006

Wilmington, DE $129,506 Dover, DE $130,021 Dover Afb, DE $129,336 Bethany Beach, DE $128,576 Bethel, DE $128,709 Bridgeville, DE $129,012 Camden Wyoming, DE $129,655 Cheswold, DE $129,979

Clayton, DE $129,983 Dagsboro, DE $128,486 Delmar, DE $128,280 Ellendale, DE $128,669 Felton, DE $129,394 Fenwick Island, DE $128,514 Frankford, DE $128,290 Frederica, DE $129,522

Georgetown, DE $128,437 Greenwood, DE $129,033 Harbeson, DE $128,574 Harrington, DE $129,230 Hartly, DE $129,632 Houston, DE $129,045 Kenton, DE $129,989 Laurel, DE $128,360

Yorklyn, DE $129,538

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

Understanding how a 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.

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$119,882

Average $129,660/year

$138,085

$9,990

Average $10,805/month

$11,507

$2,305

Average $2,493/week

$2,655

$58

Average $62/hour

$66

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$138,085	$11,507	$2,655	$66
Average	$129,660	$10,805	$2,493	$62
25th Percentile	$119,882	$9,990	$2,305	$58

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