What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Design Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change an Entry Level Design Engineer's salary?

An Entry Level Design Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $114,915 for beginners, reaching about $116,502 at mid-level, and approach $125,017 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Design Engineer?

Entry Level Design Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Design Engineer roles are District of Columbia $130,843, California $130,347, Massachusetts $128,610. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Design Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Design Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Electrical Design Engineer: $92,093; engineer entry level: $88,571; Entry Level Project Engineer: $86,201; Entry Level Aerospace Engineer: $79,702; Design Engineer, Entry: $79,000.

Entry Level Design Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Design Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Design Engineer in Delaware is $119,676 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $141,350
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $108,251 to $131,021
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $97,848

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Entry Level Design Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$131,021	$10,918	$2,520	$63
Average	$119,676	$9,973	$2,301	$58
25th Percentile	$108,251	$9,021	$2,082	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Design Engineer Salaries

An Entry Level Design 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 Entry Level Design Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Design 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): $114,915
Early Career (1-2 years): $115,709
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,502
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $119,358
Expert (over 8 years): $125,017

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Entry Level Design Engineer	$114,915
Intermediate Level Entry Level Design Engineer	$115,709
Senior Level Entry Level Design Engineer	$116,502
Specialist Level Entry Level Design Engineer	$119,358
Expert Level Entry Level Design Engineer	$125,017

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

District of Columbia: $130,843.
California: $130,347.
Massachusetts: $128,610.

District of Columbia $130,843 California $130,347 Massachusetts $128,610 Washington $128,137 New Jersey $128,090 Alaska $127,924 Connecticut $126,294 New York $125,632

Hawaii $123,517 Rhode Island $122,524 Maryland $121,850 Minnesota $120,928 Colorado $120,574 Illinois $120,456 Oregon $120,007 Delaware $119,676

New Hampshire $119,468 Virginia $119,002 Pennsylvania $117,643 Nevada $116,958 North Dakota $116,733 Michigan $116,379 Wisconsin $116,249 Vermont $115,989

Texas $115,268 Maine $115,221 Arizona $115,150 Ohio $115,067 Georgia $113,980 Indiana $113,436 Wyoming $113,330 Utah $113,164

Iowa $113,093 Kansas $112,526 Louisiana $112,361 North Carolina $112,302 Missouri $112,278 Florida $111,817 Montana $111,569 Nebraska $111,333

Kentucky $111,203 South Carolina $110,730 Tennessee $110,435 Idaho $110,316 New Mexico $109,454 Oklahoma $109,265 Alabama $108,567 South Dakota $107,397

Arkansas $106,759 West Virginia $106,417 Mississippi $105,388

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Design 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: $123,859
Little Creek: $122,713
Magnolia: $123,221

Lincoln, DE $123,859 Little Creek, DE $122,713 Magnolia, DE $123,221 Milford, DE $123,859 Marydel, DE $122,252 Millsboro, DE $123,859 Millville, DE $124,686 Milton, DE $123,859

Nassau, DE $123,859 Ocean View, DE $124,686 Rehoboth Beach, DE $124,686 Seaford, DE $122,559 Selbyville, DE $124,686 Smyrna, DE $122,110 Viola, DE $123,221 Woodside, DE $122,867

Bear, DE $121,212 Newark, DE $121,259 Claymont, DE $121,354 Delaware City, DE $121,259 Hockessin, DE $121,354 Kirkwood, DE $121,259 Middletown, DE $121,862 Montchanin, DE $121,354

New Castle, DE $121,354 Odessa, DE $122,028 Port Penn, DE $120,928 Rockland, DE $121,354 Saint Georges, DE $121,259 Townsend, DE $121,850 Winterthur, DE $121,354 Lewes, DE $123,859

Wilmington, DE $121,354 Dover, DE $122,654 Dover Afb, DE $122,937 Bethany Beach, DE $124,686 Bethel, DE $122,559 Bridgeville, DE $123,859 Camden Wyoming, DE $122,784 Cheswold, DE $122,370

Clayton, DE $122,063 Dagsboro, DE $124,686 Delmar, DE $122,559 Ellendale, DE $123,859 Felton, DE $123,859 Fenwick Island, DE $124,686 Frankford, DE $124,686 Frederica, DE $123,859

Georgetown, DE $123,859 Greenwood, DE $123,859 Harbeson, DE $123,859 Harrington, DE $123,859 Hartly, DE $122,004 Houston, DE $123,859 Kenton, DE $122,063 Laurel, DE $122,559

Yorklyn, DE $121,354

Entry Level Design Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Design 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$108,251

Average $119,676/year

$131,021

$9,021

Average $9,973/month

$10,918

$2,082

Average $2,301/week

$2,520

$52

Average $58/hour

$63

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$131,021	$10,918	$2,520	$63
Average	$119,676	$9,973	$2,301	$58
25th Percentile	$108,251	$9,021	$2,082	$52

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