As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Diesel Engineer in Dover, DE is $120,516, equivalent to $58 per hour, $2,318 weekly, or $10,043 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Diesel Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Diesel Engineer in Dover, DE vary widely, spanning from $96,269 to $137,146. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($107,824) and 75th percentile ($129,221), while top earners (90th percentile) make $137,146 per year. This $21,397 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or FOCUS, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Dover Diesel Engineer often earn 0.3% higher than national averages. However, Dover currently ranks 283 statewide for Diesel 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
Diesel Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $96,269 Dover, DE September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $107,824 Dover, DE September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $120,516 Dover, DE September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $129,221 Dover, DE September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $137,146 Dover, DE September 01, 2026
25% $107,824 10% $96,269 90% $137,146 75% $129,221 $120,516 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Diesel Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Dover, Delaware    Dover (/ˈdoʊvər/) is the capital and second-largest city in the U.S. state of Delaware. It is also the county seat of Kent County, and the principal c....More

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