As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Diesel Engineer in Milford, DE is $119,893, equivalent to $58 per hour, $2,306 weekly, or $9,991 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 Milford, DE vary widely, spanning from $95,786 to $136,457. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($107,274) and 75th percentile ($128,563), while top earners (90th percentile) make $136,457 per year. This $21,289 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, Milford Diesel Engineer often earn 0.2% higher than national averages. However, Milford currently ranks 299 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 $95,786 Milford, DE July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $107,274 Milford, DE July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $119,893 Milford, DE July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $128,563 Milford, DE July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $136,457 Milford, DE July 01, 2026
25% $107,274 10% $95,786 90% $136,457 75% $128,563 $119,893 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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    Drilling Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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133250
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About Milford, Delaware    Milford is a city in Kent and Sussex counties in the U.S. state of Delaware. According to the 2010 census, the population of the city is 9,559. The Ke....More

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