What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Engineering Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change an Assistant Engineering Manager's salary?

An Assistant Engineering Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $87,707 for beginners, reaching about $91,601 at mid-level, and approach $98,006 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Engineering Manager?

Assistant Engineering Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Engineering Manager roles are District of Columbia $100,518, California $100,137, Massachusetts $98,803. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Engineering Manager roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Engineering Manager level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Director of Engineering: $206,800; Assistant Manager (Software Engineering): $175,959; Engineering Manager: $156,248; Manager Of Engineering: $154,264; Assistant Manager - Manufacturing Engineering: $126,796.

Assistant Engineering Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does an Assistant Engineering Manager make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Engineering Manager in Delaware is $91,939 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

However, an Assistant Engineering Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,778
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,750 to $100,753
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,652

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Assistant Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,753	$8,396	$1,938	$48
Average	$91,939	$7,662	$1,768	$44
25th Percentile	$79,750	$6,646	$1,534	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Engineering Manager Salaries

An Assistant Engineering Manager'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 Assistant Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Engineering Manager'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): $87,707
Early Career (1-2 years): $89,061
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,601
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $95,533
Expert (over 8 years): $98,006

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Assistant Engineering Manager	$87,707
Intermediate Level Assistant Engineering Manager	$89,061
Senior Level Assistant Engineering Manager	$91,601
Specialist Level Assistant Engineering Manager	$95,533
Expert Level Assistant Engineering Manager	$98,006

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How Do Assistant Engineering Manager 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 Assistant Engineering Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $100,518.
California: $100,137.
Massachusetts: $98,803.

District of Columbia $100,518 California $100,137 Massachusetts $98,803 Washington $98,439 New Jersey $98,403 Alaska $98,276 Connecticut $97,023 New York $96,515

Hawaii $94,890 Rhode Island $94,127 Maryland $93,610 Minnesota $92,902 Colorado $92,629 Illinois $92,538 Oregon $92,193 Delaware $91,939

New Hampshire $91,779 Virginia $91,422 Pennsylvania $90,378 Nevada $89,851 North Dakota $89,679 Michigan $89,406 Wisconsin $89,306 Vermont $89,107

Texas $88,553 Maine $88,517 Arizona $88,462 Ohio $88,399 Georgia $87,563 Indiana $87,146 Wyoming $87,064 Utah $86,937

Iowa $86,882 Kansas $86,447 Louisiana $86,320 North Carolina $86,274 Missouri $86,256 Florida $85,902 Montana $85,711 Nebraska $85,530

Kentucky $85,430 South Carolina $85,067 Tennessee $84,840 Idaho $84,749 New Mexico $84,086 Oklahoma $83,941 Alabama $83,405 South Dakota $82,506

Arkansas $82,016 West Virginia $81,753 Mississippi $80,963

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Engineering Managers

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: $95,153
Little Creek: $94,272
Magnolia: $94,663

Lincoln, DE $95,153 Little Creek, DE $94,272 Magnolia, DE $94,663 Milford, DE $95,153 Marydel, DE $93,918 Millsboro, DE $95,153 Millville, DE $95,789 Milton, DE $95,153

Nassau, DE $95,153 Ocean View, DE $95,789 Rehoboth Beach, DE $95,789 Seaford, DE $94,154 Selbyville, DE $95,789 Smyrna, DE $93,809 Viola, DE $94,663 Woodside, DE $94,390

Bear, DE $93,119 Newark, DE $93,156 Claymont, DE $93,228 Delaware City, DE $93,156 Hockessin, DE $93,228 Kirkwood, DE $93,156 Middletown, DE $93,619 Montchanin, DE $93,228

New Castle, DE $93,228 Odessa, DE $93,746 Port Penn, DE $92,902 Rockland, DE $93,228 Saint Georges, DE $93,156 Townsend, DE $93,610 Winterthur, DE $93,228 Lewes, DE $95,153

Wilmington, DE $93,228 Dover, DE $94,227 Dover Afb, DE $94,445 Bethany Beach, DE $95,789 Bethel, DE $94,154 Bridgeville, DE $95,153 Camden Wyoming, DE $94,327 Cheswold, DE $94,009

Clayton, DE $93,773 Dagsboro, DE $95,789 Delmar, DE $94,154 Ellendale, DE $95,153 Felton, DE $95,153 Fenwick Island, DE $95,789 Frankford, DE $95,789 Frederica, DE $95,153

Georgetown, DE $95,153 Greenwood, DE $95,153 Harbeson, DE $95,153 Harrington, DE $95,153 Hartly, DE $93,728 Houston, DE $95,153 Kenton, DE $93,773 Laurel, DE $94,154

Yorklyn, DE $93,228

Assistant Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Engineering Manager'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$79,750

Average $91,939/year

$100,753

$6,646

Average $7,662/month

$8,396

$1,534

Average $1,768/week

$1,938

$38

Average $44/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,753	$8,396	$1,938	$48
Average	$91,939	$7,662	$1,768	$44
25th Percentile	$79,750	$6,646	$1,534	$38

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