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

A Packaging Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Packaging Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $77,987, a Packaging Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $88,920, a Packaging Engineer (4-7 years)earns $105,614, a Packaging Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $130,128, a Packaging Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $163,239,

What are the highest paying states for a Packaging Engineer?

Packaging Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Packaging Engineer roles are District of Columbia $116,353, California $115,912, Massachusetts $114,367. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Packaging Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Packaging Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Packaging Engineer: $162,450; Packaging Engineer V: $162,443; Specialist Packaging Engineer: $129,500; Packaging Engineer IV: $129,493; Senior Packaging Engineer: $105,100.

Packaging Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Packaging Engineer make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Packaging Engineer in Delaware is $106,423 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,426
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,902 to $117,416
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $88,235

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Packaging Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,416	$9,785	$2,258	$56
Average	$106,423	$8,869	$2,047	$51
25th Percentile	$96,902	$8,075	$1,864	$47

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Key Factors That Influence Packaging Engineer Salaries

A Packaging 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 Packaging Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Packaging 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): $77,987
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,920
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,614
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,128
Expert (over 8 years): $163,239

Levels	Salary
Packaging... Level Packaging Engineer	$77,987
Packaging... Level Packaging Engineer	$88,920
Packaging... Level Packaging Engineer	$105,614
Packaging... Level Packaging Engineer	$130,128
Packaging... Level Packaging Engineer	$163,239

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

District of Columbia: $116,353.
California: $115,912.
Massachusetts: $114,367.

District of Columbia $116,353 California $115,912 Massachusetts $114,367 Washington $113,947 New Jersey $113,905 Alaska $113,758 Connecticut $112,308 New York $111,719

Hawaii $109,838 Rhode Island $108,955 Maryland $108,356 Minnesota $107,537 Colorado $107,221 Illinois $107,116 Oregon $106,717 Delaware $106,423

New Hampshire $106,238 Virginia $105,824 Pennsylvania $104,615 Nevada $104,006 North Dakota $103,806 Michigan $103,491 Wisconsin $103,375 Vermont $103,144

Texas $102,503 Maine $102,461 Arizona $102,398 Ohio $102,324 Georgia $101,357 Indiana $100,874 Wyoming $100,779 Utah $100,632

Iowa $100,569 Kansas $100,065 Louisiana $99,918 North Carolina $99,865 Missouri $99,844 Florida $99,434 Montana $99,214 Nebraska $99,003

Kentucky $98,888 South Carolina $98,467 Tennessee $98,205 Idaho $98,100 New Mexico $97,333 Oklahoma $97,164 Alabama $96,544 South Dakota $95,504

Arkansas $94,936 West Virginia $94,632 Mississippi $93,717

Top Paying Cities for Packaging 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: $110,143
Little Creek: $109,123
Magnolia: $109,575

Lincoln, DE $110,143 Little Creek, DE $109,123 Magnolia, DE $109,575 Milford, DE $110,143 Marydel, DE $108,714 Millsboro, DE $110,143 Millville, DE $110,878 Milton, DE $110,143

Nassau, DE $110,143 Ocean View, DE $110,878 Rehoboth Beach, DE $110,878 Seaford, DE $108,987 Selbyville, DE $110,878 Smyrna, DE $108,587 Viola, DE $109,575 Woodside, DE $109,260

Bear, DE $107,789 Newark, DE $107,831 Claymont, DE $107,915 Delaware City, DE $107,831 Hockessin, DE $107,915 Kirkwood, DE $107,831 Middletown, DE $108,367 Montchanin, DE $107,915

New Castle, DE $107,915 Odessa, DE $108,514 Port Penn, DE $107,537 Rockland, DE $107,915 Saint Georges, DE $107,831 Townsend, DE $108,356 Winterthur, DE $107,915 Lewes, DE $110,143

Wilmington, DE $107,915 Dover, DE $109,071 Dover Afb, DE $109,323 Bethany Beach, DE $110,878 Bethel, DE $108,987 Bridgeville, DE $110,143 Camden Wyoming, DE $109,186 Cheswold, DE $108,819

Clayton, DE $108,545 Dagsboro, DE $110,878 Delmar, DE $108,987 Ellendale, DE $110,143 Felton, DE $110,143 Fenwick Island, DE $110,878 Frankford, DE $110,878 Frederica, DE $110,143

Georgetown, DE $110,143 Greenwood, DE $110,143 Harbeson, DE $110,143 Harrington, DE $110,143 Hartly, DE $108,493 Houston, DE $110,143 Kenton, DE $108,545 Laurel, DE $108,987

Yorklyn, DE $107,915

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

Understanding how a Packaging 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 March 01, 2026

$96,902

Average $106,423/year

$117,416

$8,075

Average $8,869/month

$9,785

$1,864

Average $2,047/week

$2,258

$47

Average $51/hour

$56

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,416	$9,785	$2,258	$56
Average	$106,423	$8,869	$2,047	$51
25th Percentile	$96,902	$8,075	$1,864	$47

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