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

A Production Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Production Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $79,537, a Production Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $90,172, a Production Engineer (4-7 years)earns $100,619, a Production Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $126,606, a Production Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $145,476,

What are the highest paying states for a Production Engineer?

Production Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Production Engineer roles are District of Columbia $110,747, California $110,326, Massachusetts $108,856. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Production Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Production Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Production Engineer V: $144,606; Specialist Production Engineer: $125,850; Production Engineer IV: $125,849; Senior Production Engineer: $100,020; Production Engineer III: $100,017.

Production Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Production Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Production Engineer in Delaware is $101,294 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $118,832
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,533 to $110,474
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $84,556

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Production Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$110,474	$9,206	$2,125	$53
Average	$101,294	$8,441	$1,948	$49
25th Percentile	$92,533	$7,711	$1,779	$44

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Key Factors That Influence Production Engineer Salaries

A Production 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 Production Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Production 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): $79,537
Early Career (1-2 years): $90,172
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,619
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $126,606
Expert (over 8 years): $145,476

Levels	Salary
Productio... Level Production Engineer	$79,537
Productio... Level Production Engineer	$90,172
Productio... Level Production Engineer	$100,619
Productio... Level Production Engineer	$126,606
Productio... Level Production Engineer	$145,476

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

District of Columbia: $110,747.
California: $110,326.
Massachusetts: $108,856.

District of Columbia $110,747 California $110,326 Massachusetts $108,856 Washington $108,456 New Jersey $108,416 Alaska $108,276 Connecticut $106,896 New York $106,336

Hawaii $104,545 Rhode Island $103,705 Maryland $103,135 Minnesota $102,355 Colorado $102,054 Illinois $101,954 Oregon $101,574 Delaware $101,294

New Hampshire $101,118 Virginia $100,724 Pennsylvania $99,574 Nevada $98,994 North Dakota $98,804 Michigan $98,504 Wisconsin $98,394 Vermont $98,174

Texas $97,563 Maine $97,523 Arizona $97,463 Ohio $97,393 Georgia $96,473 Indiana $96,013 Wyoming $95,923 Utah $95,783

Iowa $95,723 Kansas $95,243 Louisiana $95,103 North Carolina $95,053 Missouri $95,033 Florida $94,643 Montana $94,433 Nebraska $94,233

Kentucky $94,123 South Carolina $93,722 Tennessee $93,472 Idaho $93,372 New Mexico $92,642 Oklahoma $92,482 Alabama $91,892 South Dakota $90,902

Arkansas $90,362 West Virginia $90,072 Mississippi $89,201

Top Paying Cities for Production 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: $100,838
Little Creek: $101,576
Magnolia: $101,430

Lincoln, DE $100,838 Little Creek, DE $101,576 Magnolia, DE $101,430 Milford, DE $101,094 Marydel, DE $101,260 Millsboro, DE $100,415 Millville, DE $100,570 Milton, DE $100,744

Nassau, DE $100,817 Ocean View, DE $100,553 Rehoboth Beach, DE $100,746 Seaford, DE $100,803 Selbyville, DE $100,386 Smyrna, DE $101,646 Viola, DE $101,178 Woodside, DE $101,450

Bear, DE $101,216 Newark, DE $101,178 Claymont, DE $101,385 Delaware City, DE $101,279 Hockessin, DE $101,169 Kirkwood, DE $101,260 Middletown, DE $101,299 Montchanin, DE $101,192

New Castle, DE $101,207 Odessa, DE $101,349 Port Penn, DE $101,417 Rockland, DE $101,202 Saint Georges, DE $101,267 Townsend, DE $101,423 Winterthur, DE $101,214 Lewes, DE $100,783

Wilmington, DE $101,174 Dover, DE $101,576 Dover Afb, DE $101,041 Bethany Beach, DE $100,447 Bethel, DE $100,551 Bridgeville, DE $100,788 Camden Wyoming, DE $101,290 Cheswold, DE $101,543

Clayton, DE $101,546 Dagsboro, DE $100,377 Delmar, DE $100,216 Ellendale, DE $100,520 Felton, DE $101,086 Fenwick Island, DE $100,399 Frankford, DE $100,224 Frederica, DE $101,186

Georgetown, DE $100,339 Greenwood, DE $100,804 Harbeson, DE $100,446 Harrington, DE $100,958 Hartly, DE $101,272 Houston, DE $100,814 Kenton, DE $101,551 Laurel, DE $100,279

Yorklyn, DE $101,199

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

Understanding how a Production 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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$92,533

Average $101,294/year

$110,474

$7,711

Average $8,441/month

$9,206

$1,779

Average $1,948/week

$2,125

$44

Average $49/hour

$53

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$110,474	$9,206	$2,125	$53
Average	$101,294	$8,441	$1,948	$49
25th Percentile	$92,533	$7,711	$1,779	$44

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