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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Lean Engineer?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Lean Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Lean Engineer's salary?

A Lean Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $93,752 for beginners, reaching about $95,822 at mid-level, and approach $102,873 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Lean Engineer?

Lean Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lean Engineer roles are District of Columbia $107,743, California $107,334, Massachusetts $105,904. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lean Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Lean Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Lean Director: $177,494; Lean Manager: $124,124; Lean Six Sigma Engineer: $121,541; Lean Coordinator: $119,560; Lean Coach: $108,299.

Lean Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lean Engineer make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lean Engineer in Delaware is $98,547 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $115,578
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $89,474 to $107,462
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,213

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Lean Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,462	$8,955	$2,067	$52
Average	$98,547	$8,212	$1,895	$47
25th Percentile	$89,474	$7,456	$1,721	$43

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Key Factors That Influence Lean Engineer Salaries

A Lean 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 Lean Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lean 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): $93,752
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,442
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,822
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $100,514
Expert (over 8 years): $102,873

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Lean Engineer	$93,752
Intermediate Level Lean Engineer	$94,442
Senior Level Lean Engineer	$95,822
Specialist Level Lean Engineer	$100,514
Expert Level Lean Engineer	$102,873

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

District of Columbia: $107,743.
California: $107,334.
Massachusetts: $105,904.

District of Columbia $107,743 California $107,334 Massachusetts $105,904 Washington $105,515 New Jersey $105,476 Alaska $105,339 Connecticut $103,996 New York $103,452

Hawaii $101,710 Rhode Island $100,892 Maryland $100,338 Minnesota $99,579 Colorado $99,287 Illinois $99,189 Oregon $98,820 Delaware $98,547

New Hampshire $98,376 Virginia $97,992 Pennsylvania $96,873 Nevada $96,309 North Dakota $96,124 Michigan $95,832 Wisconsin $95,725 Vermont $95,511

Texas $94,917 Maine $94,878 Arizona $94,820 Ohio $94,752 Georgia $93,857 Indiana $93,409 Wyoming $93,321 Utah $93,185

Iowa $93,127 Kansas $92,660 Louisiana $92,523 North Carolina $92,475 Missouri $92,455 Florida $92,076 Montana $91,872 Nebraska $91,677

Kentucky $91,570 South Carolina $91,181 Tennessee $90,937 Idaho $90,840 New Mexico $90,130 Oklahoma $89,974 Alabama $89,400 South Dakota $88,436

Arkansas $87,911 West Virginia $87,629 Mississippi $86,782

Top Paying Cities for Lean 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: $98,103
Little Creek: $98,821
Magnolia: $98,679

Lincoln, DE $98,103 Little Creek, DE $98,821 Magnolia, DE $98,679 Milford, DE $98,352 Marydel, DE $98,514 Millsboro, DE $97,692 Millville, DE $97,843 Milton, DE $98,012

Nassau, DE $98,083 Ocean View, DE $97,826 Rehoboth Beach, DE $98,014 Seaford, DE $98,069 Selbyville, DE $97,663 Smyrna, DE $98,890 Viola, DE $98,434 Woodside, DE $98,699

Bear, DE $98,471 Newark, DE $98,434 Claymont, DE $98,636 Delaware City, DE $98,532 Hockessin, DE $98,425 Kirkwood, DE $98,514 Middletown, DE $98,552 Montchanin, DE $98,448

New Castle, DE $98,462 Odessa, DE $98,601 Port Penn, DE $98,667 Rockland, DE $98,458 Saint Georges, DE $98,521 Townsend, DE $98,673 Winterthur, DE $98,469 Lewes, DE $98,050

Wilmington, DE $98,430 Dover, DE $98,821 Dover Afb, DE $98,301 Bethany Beach, DE $97,723 Bethel, DE $97,824 Bridgeville, DE $98,055 Camden Wyoming, DE $98,543 Cheswold, DE $98,789

Clayton, DE $98,792 Dagsboro, DE $97,655 Delmar, DE $97,498 Ellendale, DE $97,794 Felton, DE $98,345 Fenwick Island, DE $97,676 Frankford, DE $97,506 Frederica, DE $98,442

Georgetown, DE $97,618 Greenwood, DE $98,070 Harbeson, DE $97,722 Harrington, DE $98,220 Hartly, DE $98,526 Houston, DE $98,080 Kenton, DE $98,797 Laurel, DE $97,559

Yorklyn, DE $98,455

Lean Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Lean Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Lean Engineer positions in Transportation or Construction typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Lean Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Lean Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$128,111	$62.0	30%
Energy & Utilities	$123,184	$59.0	25%
Aerospace & Defense	$118,256	$57.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$113,329	$54.0	15%
Chemicals	$108,402	$52.0	10%

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

Understanding how a Lean 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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$89,474

Average $98,547/year

$107,462

$7,456

Average $8,212/month

$8,955

$1,721

Average $1,895/week

$2,067

$43

Average $47/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,462	$8,955	$2,067	$52
Average	$98,547	$8,212	$1,895	$47
25th Percentile	$89,474	$7,456	$1,721	$43

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