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

A Product Development Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $95,590 for beginners, reaching about $97,542 at mid-level, and approach $104,613 for experts.

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

Product Development Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Product Development Engineer roles are District of Columbia $109,515, California $109,099, Massachusetts $107,645. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Product Development Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Product Development Director: $220,971; Product Development Senior Manager: $180,845; Product Development Manager: $141,964; Product Development: $138,998; Product Development Analyst IV: $133,259.

Product Development Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Product Development Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Product Development Engineer in Delaware is $100,168 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $117,668
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $91,556 to $109,328
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $83,715

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Product Development Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$109,328	$9,111	$2,102	$53
Average	$100,168	$8,347	$1,926	$48
25th Percentile	$91,556	$7,630	$1,761	$44

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Key Factors That Influence Product Development Engineer Salaries

A Product Development 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 Development Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Product Development 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): $95,590
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,241
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,542
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $102,862
Expert (over 8 years): $104,613

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Product Development Engineer	$95,590
Intermediate Level Product Development Engineer	$96,241
Senior Level Product Development Engineer	$97,542
Specialist Level Product Development Engineer	$102,862
Expert Level Product Development Engineer	$104,613

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

District of Columbia: $109,515.
California: $109,099.
Massachusetts: $107,645.

District of Columbia $109,515 California $109,099 Massachusetts $107,645 Washington $107,250 New Jersey $107,210 Alaska $107,072 Connecticut $105,707 New York $105,153

Hawaii $103,382 Rhode Island $102,552 Maryland $101,988 Minnesota $101,216 Colorado $100,920 Illinois $100,821 Oregon $100,445 Delaware $100,168

New Hampshire $99,994 Virginia $99,604 Pennsylvania $98,466 Nevada $97,893 North Dakota $97,705 Michigan $97,408 Wisconsin $97,299 Vermont $97,082

Texas $96,478 Maine $96,439 Arizona $96,379 Ohio $96,310 Georgia $95,400 Indiana $94,945 Wyoming $94,856 Utah $94,718

Iowa $94,658 Kansas $94,184 Louisiana $94,045 North Carolina $93,996 Missouri $93,976 Florida $93,590 Montana $93,382 Nebraska $93,185

Kentucky $93,076 South Carolina $92,680 Tennessee $92,433 Idaho $92,334 New Mexico $91,612 Oklahoma $91,454 Alabama $90,870 South Dakota $89,891

Arkansas $89,357 West Virginia $89,070 Mississippi $88,209

Top Paying Cities for Product Development 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: $103,669
Little Creek: $102,710
Magnolia: $103,135

Lincoln, DE $103,669 Little Creek, DE $102,710 Magnolia, DE $103,135 Milford, DE $103,669 Marydel, DE $102,324 Millsboro, DE $103,669 Millville, DE $104,362 Milton, DE $103,669

Nassau, DE $103,669 Ocean View, DE $104,362 Rehoboth Beach, DE $104,362 Seaford, DE $102,581 Selbyville, DE $104,362 Smyrna, DE $102,205 Viola, DE $103,135 Woodside, DE $102,838

Bear, DE $101,454 Newark, DE $101,493 Claymont, DE $101,572 Delaware City, DE $101,493 Hockessin, DE $101,572 Kirkwood, DE $101,493 Middletown, DE $101,998 Montchanin, DE $101,572

New Castle, DE $101,572 Odessa, DE $102,136 Port Penn, DE $101,216 Rockland, DE $101,572 Saint Georges, DE $101,493 Townsend, DE $101,988 Winterthur, DE $101,572 Lewes, DE $103,669

Wilmington, DE $101,572 Dover, DE $102,660 Dover Afb, DE $102,898 Bethany Beach, DE $104,362 Bethel, DE $102,581 Bridgeville, DE $103,669 Camden Wyoming, DE $102,769 Cheswold, DE $102,423

Clayton, DE $102,166 Dagsboro, DE $104,362 Delmar, DE $102,581 Ellendale, DE $103,669 Felton, DE $103,669 Fenwick Island, DE $104,362 Frankford, DE $104,362 Frederica, DE $103,669

Georgetown, DE $103,669 Greenwood, DE $103,669 Harbeson, DE $103,669 Harrington, DE $103,669 Hartly, DE $102,116 Houston, DE $103,669 Kenton, DE $102,166 Laurel, DE $102,581

Yorklyn, DE $101,572

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

Understanding how a Product Development 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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$91,556

Average $100,168/year

$109,328

$7,630

Average $8,347/month

$9,111

$1,761

Average $1,926/week

$2,102

$44

Average $48/hour

$53

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$109,328	$9,111	$2,102	$53
Average	$100,168	$8,347	$1,926	$48
25th Percentile	$91,556	$7,630	$1,761	$44

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