As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forensic Engineer in Wilmington, DE is $95,748, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,841 weekly, or $7,979 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Forensic Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Forensic Engineer in Wilmington, DE vary widely, spanning from $80,104 to $106,078. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($87,560) and 75th percentile ($101,155), while top earners (90th percentile) make $106,078 per year. This $13,595 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Wilmington Forensic Engineer often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Wilmington currently ranks 296 statewide for Forensic 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
Forensic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $80,104 Wilmington, DE September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $87,560 Wilmington, DE September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $95,748 Wilmington, DE September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $101,155 Wilmington, DE September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $106,078 Wilmington, DE September 01, 2026
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What is a Forensic Engineer ?

Forensic engineering has been defined as "the investigation of failures - ranging from serviceability to catastrophic - which may lead to legal activity, including both civil and criminal". It therefore includes the investigation of materials, products, structures or components that fail or do not operate or function as intended, causing personal injury, damage to property or economic loss. The consequences of failure may give rise to action under either criminal or civil law including but not limited to health and safety legislation, the laws of contract and/or product liability and the...

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  1. This Job:

    Forensic Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Biomedical Engineering Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forensic Engineer in Wilmington, DE. The base salary for Forensic Engineer ranges from $87,560 to $101,155 with the average base salary of $95,748. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $94,423 to $119,118 with the average total cash compensation of $105,122.
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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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