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

A Product Design Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Product Design Engineer (0-2 years)earns $79,863, a Product Design Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $90,609, a Product Design Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $113,241, a Product Design Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $138,276, a Product Design Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $162,017,

What are the highest paying states for a Product Design Engineer?

Product Design Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Product Design Engineer roles are District of Columbia $87,720, California $87,387, Massachusetts $86,223. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Product Design Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Engineer Manager, Product and Design: $166,532; Product Design Engineer V: $160,177; Product Design Engineer IV: $136,706; Senior Product Design Engineer: $112,008; Design Engineer, Senior: $111,960.

Product Design Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Product Design Engineer make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Product Design Engineer in Delaware is $80,233 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,853
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,521 to $85,268
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,141

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Product Design Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,268	$7,106	$1,640	$41
Average	$80,233	$6,686	$1,543	$39
25th Percentile	$76,521	$6,377	$1,472	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Product Design Engineer Salaries

A Product 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 Product Design Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Product 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): $79,863
Early Career (1-2 years): $90,609
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,241
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,276
Expert (over 8 years): $162,017

Levels	Salary
Product D... Level Product Design Engineer	$79,863
Product D... Level Product Design Engineer	$90,609
Product D... Level Product Design Engineer	$113,241
Product D... Level Product Design Engineer	$138,276
Product D... Level Product Design Engineer	$162,017

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

District of Columbia: $87,720.
California: $87,387.
Massachusetts: $86,223.

District of Columbia $87,720 California $87,387 Massachusetts $86,223 Washington $85,906 New Jersey $85,874 Alaska $85,763 Connecticut $84,670 New York $84,226

Hawaii $82,808 Rhode Island $82,142 Maryland $81,691 Minnesota $81,073 Colorado $80,835 Illinois $80,756 Oregon $80,455 Delaware $80,233

New Hampshire $80,094 Virginia $79,781 Pennsylvania $78,870 Nevada $78,411 North Dakota $78,260 Michigan $78,023 Wisconsin $77,936 Vermont $77,761

Texas $77,278 Maine $77,246 Arizona $77,199 Ohio $77,143 Georgia $76,414 Indiana $76,050 Wyoming $75,979 Utah $75,868

Iowa $75,820 Kansas $75,440 Louisiana $75,329 North Carolina $75,289 Missouri $75,273 Florida $74,964 Montana $74,798 Nebraska $74,640

Kentucky $74,553 South Carolina $74,236 Tennessee $74,038 Idaho $73,958 New Mexico $73,380 Oklahoma $73,253 Alabama $72,786 South Dakota $72,001

Arkansas $71,574 West Virginia $71,344 Mississippi $70,655

Top Paying Cities for Product 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: $83,038
Little Creek: $82,269
Magnolia: $82,610

Lincoln, DE $83,038 Little Creek, DE $82,269 Magnolia, DE $82,610 Milford, DE $83,038 Marydel, DE $81,960 Millsboro, DE $83,038 Millville, DE $83,592 Milton, DE $83,038

Nassau, DE $83,038 Ocean View, DE $83,592 Rehoboth Beach, DE $83,592 Seaford, DE $82,166 Selbyville, DE $83,592 Smyrna, DE $81,865 Viola, DE $82,610 Woodside, DE $82,372

Bear, DE $81,263 Newark, DE $81,295 Claymont, DE $81,358 Delaware City, DE $81,295 Hockessin, DE $81,358 Kirkwood, DE $81,295 Middletown, DE $81,699 Montchanin, DE $81,358

New Castle, DE $81,358 Odessa, DE $81,810 Port Penn, DE $81,073 Rockland, DE $81,358 Saint Georges, DE $81,295 Townsend, DE $81,691 Winterthur, DE $81,358 Lewes, DE $83,038

Wilmington, DE $81,358 Dover, DE $82,230 Dover Afb, DE $82,420 Bethany Beach, DE $83,592 Bethel, DE $82,166 Bridgeville, DE $83,038 Camden Wyoming, DE $82,317 Cheswold, DE $82,039

Clayton, DE $81,833 Dagsboro, DE $83,592 Delmar, DE $82,166 Ellendale, DE $83,038 Felton, DE $83,038 Fenwick Island, DE $83,592 Frankford, DE $83,592 Frederica, DE $83,038

Georgetown, DE $83,038 Greenwood, DE $83,038 Harbeson, DE $83,038 Harrington, DE $83,038 Hartly, DE $81,794 Houston, DE $83,038 Kenton, DE $81,833 Laurel, DE $82,166

Yorklyn, DE $81,358

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

Understanding how a Product 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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$76,521

Average $80,233/year

$85,268

$6,377

Average $6,686/month

$7,106

$1,472

Average $1,543/week

$1,640

$37

Average $39/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,268	$7,106	$1,640	$41
Average	$80,233	$6,686	$1,543	$39
25th Percentile	$76,521	$6,377	$1,472	$37

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