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

A Junior Design Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Groundskeeper (0-1 years)earns $39,266, a Groundskeeper, Sr. (1-3 years)earns $44,331, a Junior Design Engineer (3+ years)earns $63,507, a Building and Grounds Supervisor II (3+ years)earns $81,543, a Building and Grounds Supervisor III (3-5 years)earns $90,358,

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

Junior Design Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Junior Design Engineer roles are District of Columbia $68,749, California $68,488, Massachusetts $67,576. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Junior Design Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Junior Engineer: $146,591; Electrical Design Engineer IV: $143,790; Design Engineer: $128,044; Junior RF Engineer: $100,728; Junior Mechanical Design Engineer: $91,505.

Junior Design Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Junior Design Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Design Engineer in Delaware is $62,881 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,292
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,872 to $73,042
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,670

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Junior Design Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,042	$6,087	$1,405	$35
Average	$62,881	$5,240	$1,209	$30
25th Percentile	$53,872	$4,489	$1,036	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Junior Design Engineer Salaries

A Junior 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 Junior Design Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Junior 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): $39,266
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,331
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,507
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $81,543
Expert (over 8 years): $90,358

Levels	Salary
Groundske... Level Junior Design Engineer	$39,266
Groundske... Level Junior Design Engineer	$44,331
Junior De... Level Junior Design Engineer	$63,507
Building ... Level Junior Design Engineer	$81,543
Building ... Level Junior Design Engineer	$90,358

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

District of Columbia: $68,749.
California: $68,488.
Massachusetts: $67,576.

District of Columbia $68,749 California $68,488 Massachusetts $67,576 Washington $67,327 New Jersey $67,302 Alaska $67,215 Connecticut $66,359 New York $66,011

Hawaii $64,899 Rhode Island $64,378 Maryland $64,024 Minnesota $63,540 Colorado $63,353 Illinois $63,291 Oregon $63,055 Delaware $62,881

New Hampshire $62,772 Virginia $62,527 Pennsylvania $61,813 Nevada $61,453 North Dakota $61,335 Michigan $61,149 Wisconsin $61,081 Vermont $60,944

Texas $60,565 Maine $60,540 Arizona $60,503 Ohio $60,460 Georgia $59,889 Indiana $59,603 Wyoming $59,547 Utah $59,460

Iowa $59,423 Kansas $59,125 Louisiana $59,038 North Carolina $59,007 Missouri $58,994 Florida $58,752 Montana $58,622 Nebraska $58,498

Kentucky $58,429 South Carolina $58,181 Tennessee $58,026 Idaho $57,964 New Mexico $57,510 Oklahoma $57,411 Alabama $57,045 South Dakota $56,430

Arkansas $56,095 West Virginia $55,915 Mississippi $55,374

Top Paying Cities for Junior 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: $65,079
Little Creek: $64,477
Magnolia: $64,744

Lincoln, DE $65,079 Little Creek, DE $64,477 Magnolia, DE $64,744 Milford, DE $65,079 Marydel, DE $64,235 Millsboro, DE $65,079 Millville, DE $65,514 Milton, DE $65,079

Nassau, DE $65,079 Ocean View, DE $65,514 Rehoboth Beach, DE $65,514 Seaford, DE $64,396 Selbyville, DE $65,514 Smyrna, DE $64,160 Viola, DE $64,744 Woodside, DE $64,558

Bear, DE $63,689 Newark, DE $63,713 Claymont, DE $63,763 Delaware City, DE $63,713 Hockessin, DE $63,763 Kirkwood, DE $63,713 Middletown, DE $64,030 Montchanin, DE $63,763

New Castle, DE $63,763 Odessa, DE $64,117 Port Penn, DE $63,540 Rockland, DE $63,763 Saint Georges, DE $63,713 Townsend, DE $64,024 Winterthur, DE $63,763 Lewes, DE $65,079

Wilmington, DE $63,763 Dover, DE $64,446 Dover Afb, DE $64,595 Bethany Beach, DE $65,514 Bethel, DE $64,396 Bridgeville, DE $65,079 Camden Wyoming, DE $64,514 Cheswold, DE $64,297

Clayton, DE $64,136 Dagsboro, DE $65,514 Delmar, DE $64,396 Ellendale, DE $65,079 Felton, DE $65,079 Fenwick Island, DE $65,514 Frankford, DE $65,514 Frederica, DE $65,079

Georgetown, DE $65,079 Greenwood, DE $65,079 Harbeson, DE $65,079 Harrington, DE $65,079 Hartly, DE $64,105 Houston, DE $65,079 Kenton, DE $64,136 Laurel, DE $64,396

Yorklyn, DE $63,763

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

Understanding how a Junior 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

$53,872

Average $62,881/year

$73,042

$4,489

Average $5,240/month

$6,087

$1,036

Average $1,209/week

$1,405

$26

Average $30/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,042	$6,087	$1,405	$35
Average	$62,881	$5,240	$1,209	$30
25th Percentile	$53,872	$4,489	$1,036	$26

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