As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Physics Engineer in Dover, DE is $68,402, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,315 weekly, or $5,700 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Physics Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Physics Engineer in Dover, DE vary widely, spanning from $54,336 to $74,189. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,039) and 75th percentile ($71,431), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,189 per year. This $10,392 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Material Flow, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Dover Physics Engineer often earn 0.3% higher than national averages. However, Dover currently ranks 283 statewide for Physics 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
Physics Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $54,336 Dover, DE July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $61,039 Dover, DE July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $68,402 Dover, DE July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $71,431 Dover, DE July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $74,189 Dover, DE July 01, 2026
25% $61,039 10% $54,336 90% $74,189 75% $71,431 $68,402 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Physics Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 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

Dover, Delaware  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

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