As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Science Engineer in Dover, DE is $115,518, equivalent to $56 per hour, $2,222 weekly, or $9,627 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Science Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Science Engineer in Dover, DE vary widely, spanning from $98,849 to $134,261. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($106,793) and 75th percentile ($125,329), while top earners (90th percentile) make $134,261 per year. This $18,536 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Computer Vision, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Dover Science Engineer often earn 0.3% higher than national averages. However, Dover currently ranks 283 statewide for Science 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
Science Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $98,849 Dover, DE May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $106,793 Dover, DE May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $115,518 Dover, DE May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $125,329 Dover, DE May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $134,261 Dover, DE May 01, 2026
25% $106,793 10% $98,849 90% $134,261 75% $125,329 $115,518 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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