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

A Section Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Project Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $121,632, a Project Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $139,146, a Section Engineer (7-10 years)earns $163,307, a Project Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $86,042, a Project Engineering Senior Supervisor (10+ years)earns $121,847,

What are the highest paying states for a Section Engineer?

Section Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Section Engineer roles are District of Columbia $178,719, California $178,041, Massachusetts $175,668. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Section Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Section Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Section Manager: $192,253; Section Head: $154,343; Section Officer: $147,073; Engineering Section Manager: $128,922; Section Chief: $113,533.

Section Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Section Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Section Engineer in Delaware is $163,465 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $79.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $167,568
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $156,505 to $165,613
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $150,168

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Section Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$165,613	$13,801	$3,185	$80
Average	$163,465	$13,622	$3,144	$79
25th Percentile	$156,505	$13,042	$3,010	$75

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Key Factors That Influence Section Engineer Salaries

A Section 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 Section Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Section 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): $121,632
Early Career (1-2 years): $139,146
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $163,307
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,042
Expert (over 8 years): $121,847

Levels	Salary
Project E... Level Section Engineer	$121,632
Project E... Level Section Engineer	$139,146
Section E... Level Section Engineer	$163,307
Project E... Level Section Engineer	$86,042
Project E... Level Section Engineer	$121,847

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

District of Columbia: $178,719.
California: $178,041.
Massachusetts: $175,668.

District of Columbia $178,719 California $178,041 Massachusetts $175,668 Washington $175,022 New Jersey $174,958 Alaska $174,732 Connecticut $172,504 New York $171,600

Hawaii $168,711 Rhode Island $167,355 Maryland $166,435 Minnesota $165,176 Colorado $164,692 Illinois $164,530 Oregon $163,917 Delaware $163,465

New Hampshire $163,181 Virginia $162,545 Pennsylvania $160,689 Nevada $159,752 North Dakota $159,446 Michigan $158,961 Wisconsin $158,784 Vermont $158,429

Texas $157,444 Maine $157,380 Arizona $157,283 Ohio $157,170 Georgia $155,685 Indiana $154,942 Wyoming $154,797 Utah $154,571

Iowa $154,474 Kansas $153,699 Louisiana $153,473 North Carolina $153,393 Missouri $153,360 Florida $152,731 Montana $152,392 Nebraska $152,069

Kentucky $151,892 South Carolina $151,246 Tennessee $150,842 Idaho $150,681 New Mexico $149,503 Oklahoma $149,244 Alabama $148,292 South Dakota $146,694

Arkansas $145,822 West Virginia $145,354 Mississippi $143,950

Top Paying Cities for Section 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: $169,179
Little Creek: $167,613
Magnolia: $168,307

Lincoln, DE $169,179 Little Creek, DE $167,613 Magnolia, DE $168,307 Milford, DE $169,179 Marydel, DE $166,984 Millsboro, DE $169,179 Millville, DE $170,309 Milton, DE $169,179

Nassau, DE $169,179 Ocean View, DE $170,309 Rehoboth Beach, DE $170,309 Seaford, DE $167,403 Selbyville, DE $170,309 Smyrna, DE $166,790 Viola, DE $168,307 Woodside, DE $167,823

Bear, DE $165,563 Newark, DE $165,628 Claymont, DE $165,757 Delaware City, DE $165,628 Hockessin, DE $165,757 Kirkwood, DE $165,628 Middletown, DE $166,451 Montchanin, DE $165,757

New Castle, DE $165,757 Odessa, DE $166,677 Port Penn, DE $165,176 Rockland, DE $165,757 Saint Georges, DE $165,628 Townsend, DE $166,435 Winterthur, DE $165,757 Lewes, DE $169,179

Wilmington, DE $165,757 Dover, DE $167,533 Dover Afb, DE $167,920 Bethany Beach, DE $170,309 Bethel, DE $167,403 Bridgeville, DE $169,179 Camden Wyoming, DE $167,710 Cheswold, DE $167,145

Clayton, DE $166,726 Dagsboro, DE $170,309 Delmar, DE $167,403 Ellendale, DE $169,179 Felton, DE $169,179 Fenwick Island, DE $170,309 Frankford, DE $170,309 Frederica, DE $169,179

Georgetown, DE $169,179 Greenwood, DE $169,179 Harbeson, DE $169,179 Harrington, DE $169,179 Hartly, DE $166,645 Houston, DE $169,179 Kenton, DE $166,726 Laurel, DE $167,403

Yorklyn, DE $165,757

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

Understanding how a Section 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

$156,505

Average $163,465/year

$165,613

$13,042

Average $13,622/month

$13,801

$3,010

Average $3,144/week

$3,185

$75

Average $79/hour

$80

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$165,613	$13,801	$3,185	$80
Average	$163,465	$13,622	$3,144	$79
25th Percentile	$156,505	$13,042	$3,010	$75

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