As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Physics Engineer in Wilmington, DE is $69,187, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,331 weekly, or $5,766 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Physics Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Physics Engineer in Wilmington, DE vary widely, spanning from $54,999 to $75,071. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,761) and 75th percentile ($72,267), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,071 per year. This $10,506 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, Wilmington Physics Engineer often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Wilmington currently ranks 285 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 $54,999 Wilmington, DE April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $61,761 Wilmington, DE April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $69,187 Wilmington, DE April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $72,267 Wilmington, DE April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $75,071 Wilmington, DE April 01, 2026
25% $61,761 10% $54,999 90% $75,071 75% $72,267 $69,187 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Physics Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
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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

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

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