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

A Combustion Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Process Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $86,091, a Combustion Engineer (2-4 years)earns $98,677, a Process Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $109,551, a Process Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $133,884, a Process Engineering Supervisor (7+ years)earns $116,861,

What are the highest paying states for a Combustion Engineer?

Combustion Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Combustion Engineer roles are District of Columbia $108,485, California $108,074, Massachusetts $106,633. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Combustion Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Combustion Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Engineer VI: $187,063; Engineer II: $92,146; Ceramics Engineer: $90,427; Localization Engineer: $84,132; Locomotive Engineer: $80,537.

Combustion Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Combustion Engineer make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Combustion Engineer in Delaware is $99,226 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,482
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,288 to $106,688
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,970

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Combustion Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$106,688	$8,891	$2,052	$51
Average	$99,226	$8,269	$1,908	$48
25th Percentile	$92,288	$7,691	$1,775	$44

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Key Factors That Influence Combustion Engineer Salaries

A Combustion 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 Combustion Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Combustion 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): $86,091
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,677
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,551
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,884
Expert (over 8 years): $116,861

Levels	Salary
Process E... Level Combustion Engineer	$86,091
Combustio... Level Combustion Engineer	$98,677
Process E... Level Combustion Engineer	$109,551
Process E... Level Combustion Engineer	$133,884
Process E... Level Combustion Engineer	$116,861

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How Do Combustion 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 Combustion Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $108,485.
California: $108,074.
Massachusetts: $106,633.

District of Columbia $108,485 California $108,074 Massachusetts $106,633 Washington $106,241 New Jersey $106,202 Alaska $106,065 Connecticut $104,713 New York $104,164

Hawaii $102,410 Rhode Island $101,587 Maryland $101,029 Minnesota $100,265 Colorado $99,971 Illinois $99,873 Oregon $99,500 Delaware $99,226

New Hampshire $99,054 Virginia $98,667 Pennsylvania $97,541 Nevada $96,972 North Dakota $96,786 Michigan $96,492 Wisconsin $96,384 Vermont $96,169

Texas $95,571 Maine $95,532 Arizona $95,473 Ohio $95,405 Georgia $94,503 Indiana $94,053 Wyoming $93,964 Utah $93,827

Iowa $93,768 Kansas $93,298 Louisiana $93,161 North Carolina $93,112 Missouri $93,092 Florida $92,710 Montana $92,504 Nebraska $92,308

Kentucky $92,201 South Carolina $91,809 Tennessee $91,564 Idaho $91,466 New Mexico $90,751 Oklahoma $90,594 Alabama $90,016 South Dakota $89,046

Arkansas $88,517 West Virginia $88,232 Mississippi $87,380

Top Paying Cities for Combustion 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: $102,695
Little Creek: $101,744
Magnolia: $102,165

Lincoln, DE $102,695 Little Creek, DE $101,744 Magnolia, DE $102,165 Milford, DE $102,695 Marydel, DE $101,362 Millsboro, DE $102,695 Millville, DE $103,380 Milton, DE $102,695

Nassau, DE $102,695 Ocean View, DE $103,380 Rehoboth Beach, DE $103,380 Seaford, DE $101,617 Selbyville, DE $103,380 Smyrna, DE $101,244 Viola, DE $102,165 Woodside, DE $101,871

Bear, DE $100,500 Newark, DE $100,539 Claymont, DE $100,617 Delaware City, DE $100,539 Hockessin, DE $100,617 Kirkwood, DE $100,539 Middletown, DE $101,039 Montchanin, DE $100,617

New Castle, DE $100,617 Odessa, DE $101,176 Port Penn, DE $100,265 Rockland, DE $100,617 Saint Georges, DE $100,539 Townsend, DE $101,029 Winterthur, DE $100,617 Lewes, DE $102,695

Wilmington, DE $100,617 Dover, DE $101,695 Dover Afb, DE $101,930 Bethany Beach, DE $103,380 Bethel, DE $101,617 Bridgeville, DE $102,695 Camden Wyoming, DE $101,803 Cheswold, DE $101,460

Clayton, DE $101,205 Dagsboro, DE $103,380 Delmar, DE $101,617 Ellendale, DE $102,695 Felton, DE $102,695 Fenwick Island, DE $103,380 Frankford, DE $103,380 Frederica, DE $102,695

Georgetown, DE $102,695 Greenwood, DE $102,695 Harbeson, DE $102,695 Harrington, DE $102,695 Hartly, DE $101,156 Houston, DE $102,695 Kenton, DE $101,205 Laurel, DE $101,617

Yorklyn, DE $100,617

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

Understanding how a Combustion 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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$92,288

Average $99,226/year

$106,688

$7,691

Average $8,269/month

$8,891

$1,775

Average $1,908/week

$2,052

$44

Average $48/hour

$51

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$106,688	$8,891	$2,052	$51
Average	$99,226	$8,269	$1,908	$48
25th Percentile	$92,288	$7,691	$1,775	$44

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