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: starting around $101,360 for beginners, reaching about $103,488 at mid-level, and approach $111,792 for experts.

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 $116,360, California $115,919, Massachusetts $114,374. 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: $162,440; Packaging Engineer V: $162,432; Specialist Packaging Engineer: $129,480; Packaging Engineer IV: $129,474; Senior Packaging Engineer: $105,110.

Packaging Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Packaging Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Packaging Engineer in Delaware is $106,429 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): $127,540
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,961 to $117,479
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $88,341

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Packaging Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,479	$9,790	$2,259	$56
Average	$106,429	$8,869	$2,047	$51
25th Percentile	$96,961	$8,080	$1,865	$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): $101,360
Early Career (1-2 years): $102,069
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,488
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $108,866
Expert (over 8 years): $111,792

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Packaging Engineer	$101,360
Intermediate Level Packaging Engineer	$102,069
Senior Level Packaging Engineer	$103,488
Specialist Level Packaging Engineer	$108,866
Expert Level Packaging Engineer	$111,792

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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: $116,360.
California: $115,919.
Massachusetts: $114,374.

District of Columbia $116,360 California $115,919 Massachusetts $114,374 Washington $113,953 New Jersey $113,911 Alaska $113,764 Connecticut $112,314 New York $111,725

Hawaii $109,844 Rhode Island $108,961 Maryland $108,362 Minnesota $107,543 Colorado $107,227 Illinois $107,122 Oregon $106,723 Delaware $106,429

New Hampshire $106,244 Virginia $105,830 Pennsylvania $104,621 Nevada $104,012 North Dakota $103,812 Michigan $103,497 Wisconsin $103,381 Vermont $103,150

Texas $102,509 Maine $102,467 Arizona $102,404 Ohio $102,330 Georgia $101,363 Indiana $100,880 Wyoming $100,785 Utah $100,638

Iowa $100,575 Kansas $100,071 Louisiana $99,923 North Carolina $99,871 Missouri $99,850 Florida $99,440 Montana $99,219 Nebraska $99,009

Kentucky $98,893 South Carolina $98,473 Tennessee $98,210 Idaho $98,105 New Mexico $97,338 Oklahoma $97,170 Alabama $96,550 South Dakota $95,509

Arkansas $94,942 West Virginia $94,637 Mississippi $93,723

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: $110,149
Little Creek: $109,130
Magnolia: $109,582

Lincoln, DE $110,149 Little Creek, DE $109,130 Magnolia, DE $109,582 Milford, DE $110,149 Marydel, DE $108,720 Millsboro, DE $110,149 Millville, DE $110,885 Milton, DE $110,149

Nassau, DE $110,149 Ocean View, DE $110,885 Rehoboth Beach, DE $110,885 Seaford, DE $108,993 Selbyville, DE $110,885 Smyrna, DE $108,594 Viola, DE $109,582 Woodside, DE $109,266

Bear, DE $107,795 Newark, DE $107,837 Claymont, DE $107,921 Delaware City, DE $107,837 Hockessin, DE $107,921 Kirkwood, DE $107,837 Middletown, DE $108,373 Montchanin, DE $107,921

New Castle, DE $107,921 Odessa, DE $108,520 Port Penn, DE $107,543 Rockland, DE $107,921 Saint Georges, DE $107,837 Townsend, DE $108,362 Winterthur, DE $107,921 Lewes, DE $110,149

Wilmington, DE $107,921 Dover, DE $109,077 Dover Afb, DE $109,329 Bethany Beach, DE $110,885 Bethel, DE $108,993 Bridgeville, DE $110,149 Camden Wyoming, DE $109,193 Cheswold, DE $108,825

Clayton, DE $108,552 Dagsboro, DE $110,885 Delmar, DE $108,993 Ellendale, DE $110,149 Felton, DE $110,149 Fenwick Island, DE $110,885 Frankford, DE $110,885 Frederica, DE $110,149

Georgetown, DE $110,149 Greenwood, DE $110,149 Harbeson, DE $110,149 Harrington, DE $110,149 Hartly, DE $108,499 Houston, DE $110,149 Kenton, DE $108,552 Laurel, DE $108,993

Yorklyn, DE $107,921

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.

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$96,961

Average $106,429/year

$117,479

$8,080

Average $8,869/month

$9,790

$1,865

Average $2,047/week

$2,259

$47

Average $51/hour

$56

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,479	$9,790	$2,259	$56
Average	$106,429	$8,869	$2,047	$51
25th Percentile	$96,961	$8,080	$1,865	$47

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