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

A Senior Tooling Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Tool Design Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $92,161, a Tool Design Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $104,952, a Tool Design Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $127,231, a Senior Tooling Engineer (7-10 years)earns $150,054, a Tool Design Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $155,432,

What are the highest paying states for a Senior Tooling Engineer?

Senior Tooling Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior Tooling Engineer roles are District of Columbia $164,496, California $163,872, Massachusetts $161,688. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Senior Tooling Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Senior Tooling Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Senior Software Engineer: $128,800; Tooling Manager: $125,378; Manufacturing Engineer Senior Supervisor: $125,229; Senior Engineer: $110,800; Tooling Engineer: $106,152.

Senior Tooling Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Senior Tooling Engineer make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Tooling Engineer in Delaware is $150,456 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $72.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $160,899
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $144,662 to $155,922
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $139,387

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Senior Tooling Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,922	$12,994	$2,999	$75
Average	$150,456	$12,538	$2,893	$72
25th Percentile	$144,662	$12,055	$2,782	$70

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Tooling Engineer Salaries

A Senior Tooling 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 Senior Tooling Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Tooling 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): $92,161
Early Career (1-2 years): $104,952
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $127,231
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $150,054
Expert (over 8 years): $155,432

Levels	Salary
Tool Desi... Level Senior Tooling Engineer	$92,161
Tool Desi... Level Senior Tooling Engineer	$104,952
Tool Desi... Level Senior Tooling Engineer	$127,231
Senior To... Level Senior Tooling Engineer	$150,054
Tool Desi... Level Senior Tooling Engineer	$155,432

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

District of Columbia: $164,496.
California: $163,872.
Massachusetts: $161,688.

District of Columbia $164,496 California $163,872 Massachusetts $161,688 Washington $161,093 New Jersey $161,034 Alaska $160,826 Connecticut $158,776 New York $157,944

Hawaii $155,284 Rhode Island $154,036 Maryland $153,189 Minnesota $152,031 Colorado $151,585 Illinois $151,436 Oregon $150,872 Delaware $150,456

New Hampshire $150,194 Virginia $149,609 Pennsylvania $147,900 Nevada $147,039 North Dakota $146,756 Michigan $146,311 Wisconsin $146,147 Vermont $145,820

Texas $144,914 Maine $144,855 Arizona $144,766 Ohio $144,662 Georgia $143,295 Indiana $142,611 Wyoming $142,478 Utah $142,270

Iowa $142,181 Kansas $141,467 Louisiana $141,259 North Carolina $141,185 Missouri $141,155 Florida $140,576 Montana $140,264 Nebraska $139,967

Kentucky $139,803 South Carolina $139,209 Tennessee $138,838 Idaho $138,689 New Mexico $137,605 Oklahoma $137,367 Alabama $136,490 South Dakota $135,020

Arkansas $134,217 West Virginia $133,786 Mississippi $132,494

Top Paying Cities for Senior Tooling 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: $155,715
Little Creek: $154,274
Magnolia: $154,913

Lincoln, DE $155,715 Little Creek, DE $154,274 Magnolia, DE $154,913 Milford, DE $155,715 Marydel, DE $153,695 Millsboro, DE $155,715 Millville, DE $156,755 Milton, DE $155,715

Nassau, DE $155,715 Ocean View, DE $156,755 Rehoboth Beach, DE $156,755 Seaford, DE $154,081 Selbyville, DE $156,755 Smyrna, DE $153,516 Viola, DE $154,913 Woodside, DE $154,467

Bear, DE $152,387 Newark, DE $152,447 Claymont, DE $152,566 Delaware City, DE $152,447 Hockessin, DE $152,566 Kirkwood, DE $152,447 Middletown, DE $153,204 Montchanin, DE $152,566

New Castle, DE $152,566 Odessa, DE $153,412 Port Penn, DE $152,031 Rockland, DE $152,566 Saint Georges, DE $152,447 Townsend, DE $153,189 Winterthur, DE $152,566 Lewes, DE $155,715

Wilmington, DE $152,566 Dover, DE $154,200 Dover Afb, DE $154,556 Bethany Beach, DE $156,755 Bethel, DE $154,081 Bridgeville, DE $155,715 Camden Wyoming, DE $154,363 Cheswold, DE $153,843

Clayton, DE $153,457 Dagsboro, DE $156,755 Delmar, DE $154,081 Ellendale, DE $155,715 Felton, DE $155,715 Fenwick Island, DE $156,755 Frankford, DE $156,755 Frederica, DE $155,715

Georgetown, DE $155,715 Greenwood, DE $155,715 Harbeson, DE $155,715 Harrington, DE $155,715 Hartly, DE $153,383 Houston, DE $155,715 Kenton, DE $153,457 Laurel, DE $154,081

Yorklyn, DE $152,566

Senior Tooling Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Tooling 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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$144,662

Average $150,456/year

$155,922

$12,055

Average $12,538/month

$12,994

$2,782

Average $2,893/week

$2,999

$70

Average $72/hour

$75

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,922	$12,994	$2,999	$75
Average	$150,456	$12,538	$2,893	$72
25th Percentile	$144,662	$12,055	$2,782	$70

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