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

A Planning Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $79,227, an Planning Engineer (2-4 years)earns $91,622, an Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $110,135, an Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $139,353, an Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $160,939,

What are the highest paying states for a Planning Engineer?

Planning Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Planning Engineer roles are District of Columbia $100,642, California $100,260, Massachusetts $98,924. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Planning Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Planning Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Mine Planning Engineer IV: $129,300; Network Planning Engineer: $117,205; Lead Planning Engineer: $111,578; Senior PLANNING ENGINEER: $107,989; Project Planning Engineer: $106,674.

Planning Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Planning Engineer make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Planning Engineer in Delaware is $92,052 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,213
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,853 to $97,894
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,209

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Planning Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,894	$8,158	$1,883	$47
Average	$92,052	$7,671	$1,770	$44
25th Percentile	$85,853	$7,154	$1,651	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Planning Engineer Salaries

A Planning 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 Planning Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Planning 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): $79,227
Early Career (1-2 years): $91,622
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,135
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $139,353
Expert (over 8 years): $160,939

Levels	Salary
Engineer ... Level Planning Engineer	$79,227
Planning ... Level Planning Engineer	$91,622
Engineer ... Level Planning Engineer	$110,135
Engineer ... Level Planning Engineer	$139,353
Engineer ... Level Planning Engineer	$160,939

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

District of Columbia: $100,642.
California: $100,260.
Massachusetts: $98,924.

District of Columbia $100,642 California $100,260 Massachusetts $98,924 Washington $98,560 New Jersey $98,524 Alaska $98,396 Connecticut $97,142 New York $96,633

Hawaii $95,006 Rhode Island $94,242 Maryland $93,724 Minnesota $93,015 Colorado $92,743 Illinois $92,652 Oregon $92,306 Delaware $92,052

New Hampshire $91,892 Virginia $91,534 Pennsylvania $90,488 Nevada $89,961 North Dakota $89,788 Michigan $89,516 Wisconsin $89,416 Vermont $89,216

Texas $88,661 Maine $88,625 Arizona $88,570 Ohio $88,507 Georgia $87,671 Indiana $87,252 Wyoming $87,171 Utah $87,043

Iowa $86,989 Kansas $86,553 Louisiana $86,425 North Carolina $86,380 Missouri $86,362 Florida $86,007 Montana $85,816 Nebraska $85,634

Kentucky $85,534 South Carolina $85,171 Tennessee $84,944 Idaho $84,853 New Mexico $84,189 Oklahoma $84,044 Alabama $83,507 South Dakota $82,608

Arkansas $82,117 West Virginia $81,853 Mississippi $81,062

Top Paying Cities for Planning 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: $95,270
Little Creek: $94,388
Magnolia: $94,779

Lincoln, DE $95,270 Little Creek, DE $94,388 Magnolia, DE $94,779 Milford, DE $95,270 Marydel, DE $94,033 Millsboro, DE $95,270 Millville, DE $95,906 Milton, DE $95,270

Nassau, DE $95,270 Ocean View, DE $95,906 Rehoboth Beach, DE $95,906 Seaford, DE $94,270 Selbyville, DE $95,906 Smyrna, DE $93,924 Viola, DE $94,779 Woodside, DE $94,506

Bear, DE $93,233 Newark, DE $93,270 Claymont, DE $93,343 Delaware City, DE $93,270 Hockessin, DE $93,343 Kirkwood, DE $93,270 Middletown, DE $93,733 Montchanin, DE $93,343

New Castle, DE $93,343 Odessa, DE $93,861 Port Penn, DE $93,015 Rockland, DE $93,343 Saint Georges, DE $93,270 Townsend, DE $93,724 Winterthur, DE $93,343 Lewes, DE $95,270

Wilmington, DE $93,343 Dover, DE $94,342 Dover Afb, DE $94,561 Bethany Beach, DE $95,906 Bethel, DE $94,270 Bridgeville, DE $95,270 Camden Wyoming, DE $94,442 Cheswold, DE $94,124

Clayton, DE $93,888 Dagsboro, DE $95,906 Delmar, DE $94,270 Ellendale, DE $95,270 Felton, DE $95,270 Fenwick Island, DE $95,906 Frankford, DE $95,906 Frederica, DE $95,270

Georgetown, DE $95,270 Greenwood, DE $95,270 Harbeson, DE $95,270 Harrington, DE $95,270 Hartly, DE $93,842 Houston, DE $95,270 Kenton, DE $93,888 Laurel, DE $94,270

Yorklyn, DE $93,343

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

Understanding how a Planning 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 March 01, 2026

$85,853

Average $92,052/year

$97,894

$7,154

Average $7,671/month

$8,158

$1,651

Average $1,770/week

$1,883

$41

Average $44/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,894	$8,158	$1,883	$47
Average	$92,052	$7,671	$1,770	$44
25th Percentile	$85,853	$7,154	$1,651	$41

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