What are the main factors that influence a CAE Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A CAE Engineer's salary?

A CAE Engineer's salary grows with experience: a CAE Engineer (1-3 years)earns $61,417, a CAE Design Technician II (3-5 years)earns $72,028, a CAE Design Technician III (5-7 years)earns $81,658, a CAE Design Supervisor I (7+ years)earns $92,266, a CAE Design Supervisor II (7+ years)earns $118,071,

What are the highest paying states for a CAE Engineer?

CAE Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for CAE Engineer roles are District of Columbia $67,637, California $67,381, Massachusetts $66,483. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of CAE Engineer roles make?

Salaries for CAE Engineer level roles vary by specialization: CAE Design Engineer V: $149,600; CAE Services Engineer V: $149,530; CAE Design Engineer IV: $131,200; CAE Services Engineer IV: $131,190; Senior Cae Engineer: $120,816.

CAE Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a CAE Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a CAE Engineer in Delaware is $61,864 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, a CAE Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,497
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,483 to $67,953
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,494

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CAE Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,953	$5,663	$1,307	$33
Average	$61,864	$5,155	$1,190	$30
25th Percentile	$57,483	$4,790	$1,105	$28

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Key Factors That Influence CAE Engineer Salaries

A CAE Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects CAE Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a CAE Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $61,417
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,028
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $81,658
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $92,266
Expert (over 8 years): $118,071

Levels	Salary
CAE Engin... Level CAE Engineer	$61,417
CAE Desig... Level CAE Engineer	$72,028
CAE Desig... Level CAE Engineer	$81,658
CAE Desig... Level CAE Engineer	$92,266
CAE Desig... Level CAE Engineer	$118,071

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How Do CAE Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract CAE Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $67,637.
California: $67,381.
Massachusetts: $66,483.

District of Columbia $67,637 California $67,381 Massachusetts $66,483 Washington $66,238 New Jersey $66,214 Alaska $66,128 Connecticut $65,285 New York $64,943

Hawaii $63,850 Rhode Island $63,337 Maryland $62,988 Minnesota $62,512 Colorado $62,329 Illinois $62,268 Oregon $62,035 Delaware $61,864

New Hampshire $61,757 Virginia $61,516 Pennsylvania $60,814 Nevada $60,459 North Dakota $60,343 Michigan $60,160 Wisconsin $60,093 Vermont $59,958

Texas $59,586 Maine $59,561 Arizona $59,525 Ohio $59,482 Georgia $58,920 Indiana $58,639 Wyoming $58,584 Utah $58,498

Iowa $58,462 Kansas $58,168 Louisiana $58,083 North Carolina $58,052 Missouri $58,040 Florida $57,802 Montana $57,674 Nebraska $57,551

Kentucky $57,484 South Carolina $57,240 Tennessee $57,087 Idaho $57,026 New Mexico $56,580 Oklahoma $56,482 Alabama $56,122 South Dakota $55,517

Arkansas $55,187 West Virginia $55,010 Mississippi $54,479

Top Paying Cities for CAE Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $64,027
Little Creek: $63,434
Magnolia: $63,697

Lincoln, DE $64,027 Little Creek, DE $63,434 Magnolia, DE $63,697 Milford, DE $64,027 Marydel, DE $63,196 Millsboro, DE $64,027 Millville, DE $64,454 Milton, DE $64,027

Nassau, DE $64,027 Ocean View, DE $64,454 Rehoboth Beach, DE $64,454 Seaford, DE $63,355 Selbyville, DE $64,454 Smyrna, DE $63,123 Viola, DE $63,697 Woodside, DE $63,514

Bear, DE $62,658 Newark, DE $62,683 Claymont, DE $62,732 Delaware City, DE $62,683 Hockessin, DE $62,732 Kirkwood, DE $62,683 Middletown, DE $62,994 Montchanin, DE $62,732

New Castle, DE $62,732 Odessa, DE $63,080 Port Penn, DE $62,512 Rockland, DE $62,732 Saint Georges, DE $62,683 Townsend, DE $62,988 Winterthur, DE $62,732 Lewes, DE $64,027

Wilmington, DE $62,732 Dover, DE $63,404 Dover Afb, DE $63,550 Bethany Beach, DE $64,454 Bethel, DE $63,355 Bridgeville, DE $64,027 Camden Wyoming, DE $63,471 Cheswold, DE $63,257

Clayton, DE $63,098 Dagsboro, DE $64,454 Delmar, DE $63,355 Ellendale, DE $64,027 Felton, DE $64,027 Fenwick Island, DE $64,454 Frankford, DE $64,454 Frederica, DE $64,027

Georgetown, DE $64,027 Greenwood, DE $64,027 Harbeson, DE $64,027 Harrington, DE $64,027 Hartly, DE $63,068 Houston, DE $64,027 Kenton, DE $63,098 Laurel, DE $63,355

Yorklyn, DE $62,732

CAE Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a CAE Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$57,483

Average $61,864/year

$67,953

$4,790

Average $5,155/month

$5,663

$1,105

Average $1,190/week

$1,307

$28

Average $30/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,953	$5,663	$1,307	$33
Average	$61,864	$5,155	$1,190	$30
25th Percentile	$57,483	$4,790	$1,105	$28

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