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

How does experience change a Lean Engineer's salary?

A Lean Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $94,054 for beginners, reaching about $95,994 at mid-level, and approach $103,267 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 $107,840, California $107,431, Massachusetts $105,999. 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: $177,295; Lean Manager: $124,069; Lean Six Sigma Engineer: $121,484; Lean Coordinator: $119,445; Lean Coach: $108,288.

Lean Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lean Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lean Engineer in Delaware is $98,636 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): $116,869
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $90,045 to $108,180
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $82,224

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Lean Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,180	$9,015	$2,080	$52
Average	$98,636	$8,220	$1,897	$47
25th Percentile	$90,045	$7,504	$1,732	$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): $94,054
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,701
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,994
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $100,741
Expert (over 8 years): $103,267

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Lean Engineer	$94,054
Intermediate Level Lean Engineer	$94,701
Senior Level Lean Engineer	$95,994
Specialist Level Lean Engineer	$100,741
Expert Level Lean Engineer	$103,267

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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: $107,840.
California: $107,431.
Massachusetts: $105,999.

District of Columbia $107,840 California $107,431 Massachusetts $105,999 Washington $105,609 New Jersey $105,570 Alaska $105,434 Connecticut $104,090 New York $103,545

Hawaii $101,801 Rhode Island $100,983 Maryland $100,428 Minnesota $99,668 Colorado $99,376 Illinois $99,278 Oregon $98,908 Delaware $98,636

New Hampshire $98,464 Virginia $98,080 Pennsylvania $96,960 Nevada $96,395 North Dakota $96,210 Michigan $95,918 Wisconsin $95,811 Vermont $95,597

Texas $95,003 Maine $94,964 Arizona $94,905 Ohio $94,837 Georgia $93,941 Indiana $93,493 Wyoming $93,405 Utah $93,269

Iowa $93,211 Kansas $92,743 Louisiana $92,607 North Carolina $92,558 Missouri $92,539 Florida $92,159 Montana $91,954 Nebraska $91,759

Kentucky $91,652 South Carolina $91,263 Tennessee $91,019 Idaho $90,922 New Mexico $90,211 Oklahoma $90,055 Alabama $89,480 South Dakota $88,516

Arkansas $87,990 West Virginia $87,708 Mississippi $86,860

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: $102,084
Little Creek: $101,139
Magnolia: $101,558

Lincoln, DE $102,084 Little Creek, DE $101,139 Magnolia, DE $101,558 Milford, DE $102,084 Marydel, DE $100,759 Millsboro, DE $102,084 Millville, DE $102,765 Milton, DE $102,084

Nassau, DE $102,084 Ocean View, DE $102,765 Rehoboth Beach, DE $102,765 Seaford, DE $101,012 Selbyville, DE $102,765 Smyrna, DE $100,642 Viola, DE $101,558 Woodside, DE $101,265

Bear, DE $99,902 Newark, DE $99,941 Claymont, DE $100,019 Delaware City, DE $99,941 Hockessin, DE $100,019 Kirkwood, DE $99,941 Middletown, DE $100,438 Montchanin, DE $100,019

New Castle, DE $100,019 Odessa, DE $100,574 Port Penn, DE $99,668 Rockland, DE $100,019 Saint Georges, DE $99,941 Townsend, DE $100,428 Winterthur, DE $100,019 Lewes, DE $102,084

Wilmington, DE $100,019 Dover, DE $101,090 Dover Afb, DE $101,324 Bethany Beach, DE $102,765 Bethel, DE $101,012 Bridgeville, DE $102,084 Camden Wyoming, DE $101,197 Cheswold, DE $100,856

Clayton, DE $100,603 Dagsboro, DE $102,765 Delmar, DE $101,012 Ellendale, DE $102,084 Felton, DE $102,084 Fenwick Island, DE $102,765 Frankford, DE $102,765 Frederica, DE $102,084

Georgetown, DE $102,084 Greenwood, DE $102,084 Harbeson, DE $102,084 Harrington, DE $102,084 Hartly, DE $100,554 Houston, DE $102,084 Kenton, DE $100,603 Laurel, DE $101,012

Yorklyn, DE $100,019

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 January 01, 2026

$90,045

Average $98,636/year

$108,180

$7,504

Average $8,220/month

$9,015

$1,732

Average $1,897/week

$2,080

$43

Average $47/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,180	$9,015	$2,080	$52
Average	$98,636	$8,220	$1,897	$47
25th Percentile	$90,045	$7,504	$1,732	$43

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