As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lighting Engineer in Milford, DE is $77,147, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,484 weekly, or $6,429 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Lighting Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Lighting Engineer in Milford, DE vary widely, spanning from $65,732 to $87,351. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,172) and 75th percentile ($82,488), while top earners (90th percentile) make $87,351 per year. This $11,316 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Carpentry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Milford Lighting Engineer often earn 3.5% higher than national averages. However, Milford currently ranks 218 statewide for Lighting 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
Lighting Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $65,732 Milford, DE April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $71,172 Milford, DE April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $77,147 Milford, DE April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $82,488 Milford, DE April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $87,351 Milford, DE April 01, 2026
25% $71,172 10% $65,732 90% $87,351 75% $82,488 $77,147 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Lighting Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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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