As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Continuous Improvement Engineer in Wilmington, DE is $98,890, equivalent to $48 per hour, $1,902 weekly, or $8,241 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Continuous Improvement Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Continuous Improvement Engineer in Wilmington, DE vary widely, spanning from $83,894 to $113,919. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($91,041) and 75th percentile ($106,757), while top earners (90th percentile) make $113,919 per year. This $15,716 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Equipment Maintenance, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Wilmington Continuous Improvement Engineer often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Wilmington currently ranks 285 statewide for Continuous Improvement Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Continuous Improvement Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Continuous Improvement Engineer Salary $83,894 Wilmington, DE April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Continuous Improvement Engineer Salary $91,041 Wilmington, DE April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Continuous Improvement Engineer Salary $98,890 Wilmington, DE April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Continuous Improvement Engineer Salary $106,757 Wilmington, DE April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Continuous Improvement Engineer Salary $113,919 Wilmington, DE April 01, 2026
25% $91,041 10% $83,894 90% $113,919 75% $106,757 $98,890 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Wilmington, Delaware    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.0 square miles (44 km2). Of that, 10.9 square miles (28 km2) is land and....More

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