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

A Race Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Race Engineer (0-2 years)earns $78,449, a Database Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $106,002, a Database Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $129,002, a Database Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $148,126, a Database Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $172,786,

What are the highest paying states for a Race Engineer?

Race Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Race Engineer roles are District of Columbia $86,438, California $86,110, Massachusetts $84,962. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Race Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Race Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Engineer VI: $187,056; Localization Engineer: $84,130; Locomotive Engineer: $80,815; Airport Engineer: $72,639; Ship Engineer: $64,805.

Race Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Race Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Race Engineer in Delaware is $79,060 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,928
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,844 to $87,366
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,454

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Race Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,366	$7,280	$1,680	$42
Average	$79,060	$6,588	$1,520	$38
25th Percentile	$69,844	$5,820	$1,343	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Race Engineer Salaries

A Race 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 Race Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Race 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): $78,449
Early Career (1-2 years): $106,002
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $129,002
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $148,126
Expert (over 8 years): $172,786

Levels	Salary
Race Engi... Level Race Engineer	$78,449
Database ... Level Race Engineer	$106,002
Database ... Level Race Engineer	$129,002
Database ... Level Race Engineer	$148,126
Database ... Level Race Engineer	$172,786

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

District of Columbia: $86,438.
California: $86,110.
Massachusetts: $84,962.

District of Columbia $86,438 California $86,110 Massachusetts $84,962 Washington $84,650 New Jersey $84,619 Alaska $84,509 Connecticut $83,432 New York $82,995

Hawaii $81,597 Rhode Island $80,942 Maryland $80,497 Minnesota $79,888 Colorado $79,653 Illinois $79,575 Oregon $79,279 Delaware $79,060

New Hampshire $78,923 Virginia $78,615 Pennsylvania $77,717 Nevada $77,264 North Dakota $77,116 Michigan $76,882 Wisconsin $76,796 Vermont $76,624

Texas $76,148 Maine $76,117 Arizona $76,070 Ohio $76,015 Georgia $75,297 Indiana $74,938 Wyoming $74,868 Utah $74,758

Iowa $74,712 Kansas $74,337 Louisiana $74,228 North Carolina $74,189 Missouri $74,173 Florida $73,869 Montana $73,705 Nebraska $73,548

Kentucky $73,463 South Carolina $73,150 Tennessee $72,955 Idaho $72,877 New Mexico $72,307 Oklahoma $72,182 Alabama $71,722 South Dakota $70,949

Arkansas $70,527 West Virginia $70,301 Mississippi $69,622

Top Paying Cities for Race 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: $81,824
Little Creek: $81,066
Magnolia: $81,402

Lincoln, DE $81,824 Little Creek, DE $81,066 Magnolia, DE $81,402 Milford, DE $81,824 Marydel, DE $80,762 Millsboro, DE $81,824 Millville, DE $82,370 Milton, DE $81,824

Nassau, DE $81,824 Ocean View, DE $82,370 Rehoboth Beach, DE $82,370 Seaford, DE $80,965 Selbyville, DE $82,370 Smyrna, DE $80,668 Viola, DE $81,402 Woodside, DE $81,168

Bear, DE $80,075 Newark, DE $80,106 Claymont, DE $80,169 Delaware City, DE $80,106 Hockessin, DE $80,169 Kirkwood, DE $80,106 Middletown, DE $80,504 Montchanin, DE $80,169

New Castle, DE $80,169 Odessa, DE $80,614 Port Penn, DE $79,888 Rockland, DE $80,169 Saint Georges, DE $80,106 Townsend, DE $80,497 Winterthur, DE $80,169 Lewes, DE $81,824

Wilmington, DE $80,169 Dover, DE $81,027 Dover Afb, DE $81,215 Bethany Beach, DE $82,370 Bethel, DE $80,965 Bridgeville, DE $81,824 Camden Wyoming, DE $81,113 Cheswold, DE $80,840

Clayton, DE $80,637 Dagsboro, DE $82,370 Delmar, DE $80,965 Ellendale, DE $81,824 Felton, DE $81,824 Fenwick Island, DE $82,370 Frankford, DE $82,370 Frederica, DE $81,824

Georgetown, DE $81,824 Greenwood, DE $81,824 Harbeson, DE $81,824 Harrington, DE $81,824 Hartly, DE $80,598 Houston, DE $81,824 Kenton, DE $80,637 Laurel, DE $80,965

Yorklyn, DE $80,169

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

Understanding how a Race 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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$69,844

Average $79,060/year

$87,366

$5,820

Average $6,588/month

$7,280

$1,343

Average $1,520/week

$1,680

$34

Average $38/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,366	$7,280	$1,680	$42
Average	$79,060	$6,588	$1,520	$38
25th Percentile	$69,844	$5,820	$1,343	$34

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