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

A Packaging Process Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Packaging Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $78,204, a Packaging Process Engineer (2-4 years)earns $89,168, a Packaging Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $105,911, a Packaging Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $130,500, a Packaging Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $163,705,

What are the highest paying states for a Packaging Process Engineer?

Packaging Process Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Packaging Process Engineer roles are District of Columbia $97,920, California $97,548, Massachusetts $96,248. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Packaging Process Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Packaging Process Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Packaging Engineer: $162,450; Packaging Engineer V: $162,448; Specialist Packaging Engineer: $129,500; Packaging Engineer IV: $129,498; Senior Packaging Engineer: $105,100.

Packaging Process Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Packaging Process Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Packaging Process Engineer in Delaware is $89,562 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $99,813
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,209 to $94,928
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,515

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Packaging Process Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,928	$7,911	$1,826	$46
Average	$89,562	$7,464	$1,722	$43
25th Percentile	$82,209	$6,851	$1,581	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Packaging Process Engineer Salaries

A Packaging Process 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 Packaging Process Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Packaging Process 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): $78,204
Early Career (1-2 years): $89,168
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,911
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,500
Expert (over 8 years): $163,705

Levels	Salary
Packaging... Level Packaging Process Engineer	$78,204
Packaging... Level Packaging Process Engineer	$89,168
Packaging... Level Packaging Process Engineer	$105,911
Packaging... Level Packaging Process Engineer	$130,500
Packaging... Level Packaging Process Engineer	$163,705

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

District of Columbia: $97,920.
California: $97,548.
Massachusetts: $96,248.

District of Columbia $97,920 California $97,548 Massachusetts $96,248 Washington $95,894 New Jersey $95,859 Alaska $95,735 Connecticut $94,515 New York $94,020

Hawaii $92,436 Rhode Island $91,694 Maryland $91,189 Minnesota $90,500 Colorado $90,234 Illinois $90,146 Oregon $89,810 Delaware $89,562

New Hampshire $89,407 Virginia $89,058 Pennsylvania $88,041 Nevada $87,528 North Dakota $87,360 Michigan $87,095 Wisconsin $86,997 Vermont $86,803

Texas $86,263 Maine $86,228 Arizona $86,175 Ohio $86,113 Georgia $85,299 Indiana $84,893 Wyoming $84,813 Utah $84,689

Iowa $84,636 Kansas $84,212 Louisiana $84,088 North Carolina $84,044 Missouri $84,026 Florida $83,681 Montana $83,495 Nebraska $83,318

Kentucky $83,221 South Carolina $82,867 Tennessee $82,646 Idaho $82,558 New Mexico $81,912 Oklahoma $81,771 Alabama $81,249 South Dakota $80,373

Arkansas $79,896 West Virginia $79,639 Mississippi $78,870

Top Paying Cities for Packaging Process 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: $92,693
Little Creek: $91,835
Magnolia: $92,215

Lincoln, DE $92,693 Little Creek, DE $91,835 Magnolia, DE $92,215 Milford, DE $92,693 Marydel, DE $91,490 Millsboro, DE $92,693 Millville, DE $93,312 Milton, DE $92,693

Nassau, DE $92,693 Ocean View, DE $93,312 Rehoboth Beach, DE $93,312 Seaford, DE $91,720 Selbyville, DE $93,312 Smyrna, DE $91,384 Viola, DE $92,215 Woodside, DE $91,950

Bear, DE $90,712 Newark, DE $90,747 Claymont, DE $90,818 Delaware City, DE $90,747 Hockessin, DE $90,818 Kirkwood, DE $90,747 Middletown, DE $91,198 Montchanin, DE $90,818

New Castle, DE $90,818 Odessa, DE $91,322 Port Penn, DE $90,500 Rockland, DE $90,818 Saint Georges, DE $90,747 Townsend, DE $91,189 Winterthur, DE $90,818 Lewes, DE $92,693

Wilmington, DE $90,818 Dover, DE $91,791 Dover Afb, DE $92,003 Bethany Beach, DE $93,312 Bethel, DE $91,720 Bridgeville, DE $92,693 Camden Wyoming, DE $91,888 Cheswold, DE $91,579

Clayton, DE $91,349 Dagsboro, DE $93,312 Delmar, DE $91,720 Ellendale, DE $92,693 Felton, DE $92,693 Fenwick Island, DE $93,312 Frankford, DE $93,312 Frederica, DE $92,693

Georgetown, DE $92,693 Greenwood, DE $92,693 Harbeson, DE $92,693 Harrington, DE $92,693 Hartly, DE $91,304 Houston, DE $92,693 Kenton, DE $91,349 Laurel, DE $91,720

Yorklyn, DE $90,818

Packaging Process Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Packaging Process 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 April 01, 2026

$82,209

Average $89,562/year

$94,928

$6,851

Average $7,464/month

$7,911

$1,581

Average $1,722/week

$1,826

$40

Average $43/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,928	$7,911	$1,826	$46
Average	$89,562	$7,464	$1,722	$43
25th Percentile	$82,209	$6,851	$1,581	$40

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