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

A PCB Layout Engineer's salary grows with experience: a PCB Layout Engineer (0-2 years)earns $83,337, a Digital Design Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $104,879, a Digital Design Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $130,744, a Digital Design Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $165,316, a Digital Design Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $195,815,

What are the highest paying states for a PCB Layout Engineer?

PCB Layout Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for PCB Layout Engineer roles are District of Columbia $91,676, California $91,328, Massachusetts $90,111. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of PCB Layout Engineer roles make?

Salaries for PCB Layout Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Facilities Layout Engineer IV: $138,463; Principal Layout Engineer: $121,203; Facilities Layout Engineer III: $115,473; Analog Layout Engineer: $102,452; Layout Design Engineer: $97,816.

PCB Layout Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a PCB Layout Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a PCB Layout Engineer in Delaware is $83,852 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,216
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,078 to $90,847
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,912

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PCB Layout Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,847	$7,571	$1,747	$44
Average	$83,852	$6,988	$1,613	$40
25th Percentile	$77,078	$6,423	$1,482	$37

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Key Factors That Influence PCB Layout Engineer Salaries

A PCB Layout 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 PCB Layout Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a PCB Layout 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): $83,337
Early Career (1-2 years): $104,879
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $130,744
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $165,316
Expert (over 8 years): $195,815

Levels	Salary
PCB Layou... Level PCB Layout Engineer	$83,337
Digital D... Level PCB Layout Engineer	$104,879
Digital D... Level PCB Layout Engineer	$130,744
Digital D... Level PCB Layout Engineer	$165,316
Digital D... Level PCB Layout Engineer	$195,815

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

District of Columbia: $91,676.
California: $91,328.
Massachusetts: $90,111.

District of Columbia $91,676 California $91,328 Massachusetts $90,111 Washington $89,780 New Jersey $89,747 Alaska $89,631 Connecticut $88,488 New York $88,025

Hawaii $86,543 Rhode Island $85,847 Maryland $85,375 Minnesota $84,729 Colorado $84,481 Illinois $84,398 Oregon $84,083 Delaware $83,852

New Hampshire $83,706 Virginia $83,380 Pennsylvania $82,427 Nevada $81,947 North Dakota $81,790 Michigan $81,541 Wisconsin $81,450 Vermont $81,268

Texas $80,763 Maine $80,730 Arizona $80,680 Ohio $80,622 Georgia $79,861 Indiana $79,480 Wyoming $79,405 Utah $79,289

Iowa $79,240 Kansas $78,842 Louisiana $78,726 North Carolina $78,685 Missouri $78,668 Florida $78,345 Montana $78,171 Nebraska $78,006

Kentucky $77,915 South Carolina $77,584 Tennessee $77,377 Idaho $77,294 New Mexico $76,689 Oklahoma $76,557 Alabama $76,068 South Dakota $75,249

Arkansas $74,802 West Virginia $74,561 Mississippi $73,841

Top Paying Cities for PCB Layout 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: $86,783
Little Creek: $85,980
Magnolia: $86,336

Lincoln, DE $86,783 Little Creek, DE $85,980 Magnolia, DE $86,336 Milford, DE $86,783 Marydel, DE $85,657 Millsboro, DE $86,783 Millville, DE $87,362 Milton, DE $86,783

Nassau, DE $86,783 Ocean View, DE $87,362 Rehoboth Beach, DE $87,362 Seaford, DE $85,872 Selbyville, DE $87,362 Smyrna, DE $85,557 Viola, DE $86,336 Woodside, DE $86,087

Bear, DE $84,928 Newark, DE $84,961 Claymont, DE $85,027 Delaware City, DE $84,961 Hockessin, DE $85,027 Kirkwood, DE $84,961 Middletown, DE $85,383 Montchanin, DE $85,027

New Castle, DE $85,027 Odessa, DE $85,499 Port Penn, DE $84,729 Rockland, DE $85,027 Saint Georges, DE $84,961 Townsend, DE $85,375 Winterthur, DE $85,027 Lewes, DE $86,783

Wilmington, DE $85,027 Dover, DE $85,938 Dover Afb, DE $86,137 Bethany Beach, DE $87,362 Bethel, DE $85,872 Bridgeville, DE $86,783 Camden Wyoming, DE $86,029 Cheswold, DE $85,739

Clayton, DE $85,524 Dagsboro, DE $87,362 Delmar, DE $85,872 Ellendale, DE $86,783 Felton, DE $86,783 Fenwick Island, DE $87,362 Frankford, DE $87,362 Frederica, DE $86,783

Georgetown, DE $86,783 Greenwood, DE $86,783 Harbeson, DE $86,783 Harrington, DE $86,783 Hartly, DE $85,483 Houston, DE $86,783 Kenton, DE $85,524 Laurel, DE $85,872

Yorklyn, DE $85,027

PCB Layout Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a PCB Layout 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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$77,078

Average $83,852/year

$90,847

$6,423

Average $6,988/month

$7,571

$1,482

Average $1,613/week

$1,747

$37

Average $40/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,847	$7,571	$1,747	$44
Average	$83,852	$6,988	$1,613	$40
25th Percentile	$77,078	$6,423	$1,482	$37

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