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

A Valve Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Mechanical Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $81,412, a Mechanical Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $96,000, a Valve Engineer (4-7 years)earns $110,950, a Mechanical Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $132,203, a Mechanical Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $152,151,

What are the highest paying states for a Valve Engineer?

Valve Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Valve Engineer roles are District of Columbia $120,683, California $120,225, Massachusetts $118,623. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Valve Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Valve Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Localization Engineer: $84,128; Locomotive Engineer: $80,954; Valve Technician: $79,101; Control Valve Technician: $76,791; Airport Engineer: $72,773.

Valve Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Valve Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Valve Engineer in Delaware is $110,382 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $125,096
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $102,215 to $118,084
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $94,779

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Valve Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,084	$9,840	$2,271	$57
Average	$110,382	$9,199	$2,123	$53
25th Percentile	$102,215	$8,518	$1,966	$49

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Key Factors That Influence Valve Engineer Salaries

A Valve 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 Valve Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Valve 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): $81,412
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,000
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,950
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,203
Expert (over 8 years): $152,151

Levels	Salary
Mechanica... Level Valve Engineer	$81,412
Mechanica... Level Valve Engineer	$96,000
Valve Eng... Level Valve Engineer	$110,950
Mechanica... Level Valve Engineer	$132,203
Mechanica... Level Valve Engineer	$152,151

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

District of Columbia: $120,683.
California: $120,225.
Massachusetts: $118,623.

District of Columbia $120,683 California $120,225 Massachusetts $118,623 Washington $118,187 New Jersey $118,143 Alaska $117,990 Connecticut $116,486 New York $115,876

Hawaii $113,925 Rhode Island $113,009 Maryland $112,388 Minnesota $111,538 Colorado $111,211 Illinois $111,102 Oregon $110,687 Delaware $110,382

New Hampshire $110,190 Virginia $109,761 Pennsylvania $108,508 Nevada $107,875 North Dakota $107,668 Michigan $107,341 Wisconsin $107,221 Vermont $106,982

Texas $106,317 Maine $106,273 Arizona $106,208 Ohio $106,131 Georgia $105,129 Indiana $104,627 Wyoming $104,529 Utah $104,376

Iowa $104,311 Kansas $103,788 Louisiana $103,635 North Carolina $103,581 Missouri $103,559 Florida $103,134 Montana $102,905 Nebraska $102,687

Kentucky $102,567 South Carolina $102,131 Tennessee $101,859 Idaho $101,750 New Mexico $100,954 Oklahoma $100,780 Alabama $100,136 South Dakota $99,057

Arkansas $98,469 West Virginia $98,153 Mississippi $97,204

Top Paying Cities for Valve 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: $109,885
Little Creek: $110,690
Magnolia: $110,531

Lincoln, DE $109,885 Little Creek, DE $110,690 Magnolia, DE $110,531 Milford, DE $110,164 Marydel, DE $110,345 Millsboro, DE $109,424 Millville, DE $109,593 Milton, DE $109,783

Nassau, DE $109,862 Ocean View, DE $109,575 Rehoboth Beach, DE $109,785 Seaford, DE $109,847 Selbyville, DE $109,393 Smyrna, DE $110,766 Viola, DE $110,256 Woodside, DE $110,552

Bear, DE $110,297 Newark, DE $110,256 Claymont, DE $110,481 Delaware City, DE $110,366 Hockessin, DE $110,246 Kirkwood, DE $110,345 Middletown, DE $110,388 Montchanin, DE $110,271

New Castle, DE $110,287 Odessa, DE $110,442 Port Penn, DE $110,516 Rockland, DE $110,282 Saint Georges, DE $110,353 Townsend, DE $110,523 Winterthur, DE $110,295 Lewes, DE $109,825

Wilmington, DE $110,251 Dover, DE $110,690 Dover Afb, DE $110,107 Bethany Beach, DE $109,459 Bethel, DE $109,572 Bridgeville, DE $109,831 Camden Wyoming, DE $110,378 Cheswold, DE $110,654

Clayton, DE $110,657 Dagsboro, DE $109,383 Delmar, DE $109,207 Ellendale, DE $109,539 Felton, DE $110,156 Fenwick Island, DE $109,407 Frankford, DE $109,216 Frederica, DE $110,265

Georgetown, DE $109,341 Greenwood, DE $109,848 Harbeson, DE $109,458 Harrington, DE $110,016 Hartly, DE $110,358 Houston, DE $109,859 Kenton, DE $110,662 Laurel, DE $109,276

Yorklyn, DE $110,279

Valve Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Valve 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.

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$102,215

Average $110,382/year

$118,084

$8,518

Average $9,199/month

$9,840

$1,966

Average $2,123/week

$2,271

$49

Average $53/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,084	$9,840	$2,271	$57
Average	$110,382	$9,199	$2,123	$53
25th Percentile	$102,215	$8,518	$1,966	$49

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