What are the main factors that influence a Production Engineering's salary?

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

How does experience change A Production Engineering's salary?

A Production Engineering's salary grows with experience: a Production Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $81,198, a Production Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $92,062, a Production Engineering (4-7 years)earns $102,734, a Production Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $129,246, a Production Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $148,534,

What are the highest paying states for a Production Engineering?

Production Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Production Engineering roles are District of Columbia $111,580, California $111,157, Massachusetts $109,676. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Production Engineering roles make?

Salaries for Production Engineering level roles vary by specialization: SVP of Production Process Engineering: $232,800; VP of Production Process Engineering: $215,700; Manufacturing Production Engineering Manager: $144,100; Production Engineering Manager: $144,060; Production Engineering Specialist: $123,844.

Production Engineering Salary in Delaware

How much does a Production Engineering make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Production Engineering in Delaware is $102,057 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $118,645
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,318 to $110,740
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $83,451

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Production Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$110,740	$9,228	$2,130	$53
Average	$102,057	$8,505	$1,963	$49
25th Percentile	$92,318	$7,693	$1,775	$44

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Key Factors That Influence Production Engineering Salaries

A Production Engineering'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 Production Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Production Engineering'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): $81,198
Early Career (1-2 years): $92,062
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,734
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $129,246
Expert (over 8 years): $148,534

Levels	Salary
Productio... Level Production Engineering	$81,198
Productio... Level Production Engineering	$92,062
Productio... Level Production Engineering	$102,734
Productio... Level Production Engineering	$129,246
Productio... Level Production Engineering	$148,534

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How Do Production Engineering 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 Production Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $111,580.
California: $111,157.
Massachusetts: $109,676.

District of Columbia $111,580 California $111,157 Massachusetts $109,676 Washington $109,273 New Jersey $109,232 Alaska $109,091 Connecticut $107,700 New York $107,136

Hawaii $105,332 Rhode Island $104,486 Maryland $103,911 Minnesota $103,125 Colorado $102,823 Illinois $102,722 Oregon $102,339 Delaware $102,057

New Hampshire $101,880 Virginia $101,482 Pennsylvania $100,324 Nevada $99,739 North Dakota $99,548 Michigan $99,245 Wisconsin $99,134 Vermont $98,913

Texas $98,298 Maine $98,258 Arizona $98,197 Ohio $98,127 Georgia $97,199 Indiana $96,736 Wyoming $96,645 Utah $96,504

Iowa $96,444 Kansas $95,960 Louisiana $95,819 North Carolina $95,768 Missouri $95,748 Florida $95,355 Montana $95,144 Nebraska $94,942

Kentucky $94,831 South Carolina $94,428 Tennessee $94,176 Idaho $94,075 New Mexico $93,340 Oklahoma $93,178 Alabama $92,584 South Dakota $91,586

Arkansas $91,042 West Virginia $90,750 Mississippi $89,873

Top Paying Cities for Production Engineerings

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: $105,624
Little Creek: $104,647
Magnolia: $105,080

Lincoln, DE $105,624 Little Creek, DE $104,647 Magnolia, DE $105,080 Milford, DE $105,624 Marydel, DE $104,254 Millsboro, DE $105,624 Millville, DE $106,330 Milton, DE $105,624

Nassau, DE $105,624 Ocean View, DE $106,330 Rehoboth Beach, DE $106,330 Seaford, DE $104,516 Selbyville, DE $106,330 Smyrna, DE $104,133 Viola, DE $105,080 Woodside, DE $104,778

Bear, DE $103,367 Newark, DE $103,407 Claymont, DE $103,488 Delaware City, DE $103,407 Hockessin, DE $103,488 Kirkwood, DE $103,407 Middletown, DE $103,921 Montchanin, DE $103,488

New Castle, DE $103,488 Odessa, DE $104,062 Port Penn, DE $103,125 Rockland, DE $103,488 Saint Georges, DE $103,407 Townsend, DE $103,911 Winterthur, DE $103,488 Lewes, DE $105,624

Wilmington, DE $103,488 Dover, DE $104,596 Dover Afb, DE $104,838 Bethany Beach, DE $106,330 Bethel, DE $104,516 Bridgeville, DE $105,624 Camden Wyoming, DE $104,707 Cheswold, DE $104,355

Clayton, DE $104,093 Dagsboro, DE $106,330 Delmar, DE $104,516 Ellendale, DE $105,624 Felton, DE $105,624 Fenwick Island, DE $106,330 Frankford, DE $106,330 Frederica, DE $105,624

Georgetown, DE $105,624 Greenwood, DE $105,624 Harbeson, DE $105,624 Harrington, DE $105,624 Hartly, DE $104,042 Houston, DE $105,624 Kenton, DE $104,093 Laurel, DE $104,516

Yorklyn, DE $103,488

Production Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Production Engineering'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 February 01, 2026

$92,318

Average $102,057/year

$110,740

$7,693

Average $8,505/month

$9,228

$1,775

Average $1,963/week

$2,130

$44

Average $49/hour

$53

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$110,740	$9,228	$2,130	$53
Average	$102,057	$8,505	$1,963	$49
25th Percentile	$92,318	$7,693	$1,775	$44

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