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

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

How does experience change A Design Engineer Manager's salary?

A Design Engineer Manager's salary grows with experience: an Electrical Engineering Supervisor I (12+ years)earns $101,987, an Electrical Engineering Supervisor II (12+ years)earns $128,634, an Electrical Engineering Manager (12+ years)earns $152,380, an Design Engineer Manager (12+ years)earns $181,064, an Electrical Engineering Director (12+ years)earns $198,562,

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

Design Engineer Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Design Engineer Manager roles are District of Columbia $196,756, California $196,010, Massachusetts $193,397. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Design Engineer Manager level roles vary by specialization: Engineer Manager, Product and Design: $166,531; Product Design Engineer V: $160,164; Product Design Engineer IV: $136,710; Transportation Design Engineer: $123,010; Design Engineer, Senior: $111,970.

Design Engineer Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Design Engineer Manager make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Design Engineer Manager in Delaware is $179,963 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $87.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $210,204
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $164,098 to $195,792
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $149,654

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Design Engineer Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$195,792	$16,316	$3,765	$94
Average	$179,963	$14,997	$3,461	$87
25th Percentile	$164,098	$13,675	$3,156	$79

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Key Factors That Influence Design Engineer Manager Salaries

A Design Engineer 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 Design Engineer Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Design Engineer 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): $101,987
Early Career (1-2 years): $128,634
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $152,380
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $181,064
Expert (over 8 years): $198,562

Levels	Salary
Electrica... Level Design Engineer Manager	$101,987
Electrica... Level Design Engineer Manager	$128,634
Electrica... Level Design Engineer Manager	$152,380
Design En... Level Design Engineer Manager	$181,064
Electrica... Level Design Engineer Manager	$198,562

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

District of Columbia: $196,756.
California: $196,010.
Massachusetts: $193,397.

District of Columbia $196,756 California $196,010 Massachusetts $193,397 Washington $192,687 New Jersey $192,616 Alaska $192,367 Connecticut $189,914 New York $188,919

Hawaii $185,738 Rhode Island $184,246 Maryland $183,233 Minnesota $181,847 Colorado $181,313 Illinois $181,136 Oregon $180,460 Delaware $179,963

New Hampshire $179,650 Virginia $178,950 Pennsylvania $176,906 Nevada $175,876 North Dakota $175,538 Michigan $175,005 Wisconsin $174,809 Vermont $174,418

Texas $173,334 Maine $173,263 Arizona $173,157 Ohio $173,032 Georgia $171,397 Indiana $170,580 Wyoming $170,420 Utah $170,171

Iowa $170,065 Kansas $169,212 Louisiana $168,963 North Carolina $168,874 Missouri $168,838 Florida $168,145 Montana $167,772 Nebraska $167,417

Kentucky $167,221 South Carolina $166,511 Tennessee $166,066 Idaho $165,889 New Mexico $164,591 Oklahoma $164,307 Alabama $163,259 South Dakota $161,499

Arkansas $160,540 West Virginia $160,024 Mississippi $158,478

Top Paying Cities for Design Engineer 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: $179,153
Little Creek: $180,464
Magnolia: $180,205

Lincoln, DE $179,153 Little Creek, DE $180,464 Magnolia, DE $180,205 Milford, DE $179,607 Marydel, DE $179,902 Millsboro, DE $178,401 Millville, DE $178,676 Milton, DE $178,985

Nassau, DE $179,115 Ocean View, DE $178,646 Rehoboth Beach, DE $178,989 Seaford, DE $179,090 Selbyville, DE $178,349 Smyrna, DE $180,588 Viola, DE $179,757 Woodside, DE $180,240

Bear, DE $179,824 Newark, DE $179,757 Claymont, DE $180,125 Delaware City, DE $179,936 Hockessin, DE $179,741 Kirkwood, DE $179,902 Middletown, DE $179,972 Montchanin, DE $179,782

New Castle, DE $179,808 Odessa, DE $180,061 Port Penn, DE $180,181 Rockland, DE $179,799 Saint Georges, DE $179,915 Townsend, DE $180,192 Winterthur, DE $179,821 Lewes, DE $179,055

Wilmington, DE $179,750 Dover, DE $180,464 Dover Afb, DE $179,513 Bethany Beach, DE $178,458 Bethel, DE $178,643 Bridgeville, DE $179,064 Camden Wyoming, DE $179,956 Cheswold, DE $180,405

Clayton, DE $180,411 Dagsboro, DE $178,333 Delmar, DE $178,047 Ellendale, DE $178,587 Felton, DE $179,593 Fenwick Island, DE $178,372 Frankford, DE $178,061 Frederica, DE $179,771

Georgetown, DE $178,266 Greenwood, DE $179,092 Harbeson, DE $178,456 Harrington, DE $179,366 Hartly, DE $179,924 Houston, DE $179,110 Kenton, DE $180,420 Laurel, DE $178,159

Yorklyn, DE $179,794

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

Understanding how a Design Engineer 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 June 01, 2026

$164,098

Average $179,963/year

$195,792

$13,675

Average $14,997/month

$16,316

$3,156

Average $3,461/week

$3,765

$79

Average $87/hour

$94

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$195,792	$16,316	$3,765	$94
Average	$179,963	$14,997	$3,461	$87
25th Percentile	$164,098	$13,675	$3,156	$79

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