How much does an engineer make in Delaware?
$103,600a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in Delaware. That is $49.80 an hour or $8,632 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.80
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,360Median: $103,600Highest 10%: $144,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,360 | $35.27 | |
| 25th | $95,510 | $45.92 | |
| Median | $103,600 | $49.80 | |
| 75th | $120,100 | $57.75 | |
| 90th | $144,300 | $69.35 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $97,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineers.
| 37. Minnesota | $108,900 |
| 38. Florida | $105,400 |
| 39. Nevada | $103,800 |
| 40. Delaware | $103,600 |
| 41. Iowa | $103,100 |
| 42. Missouri | $103,000 |
| 43. Arizona | $102,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $49.80 ($103,600 a year).
Do engineers make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $103,600 against $122,900 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Delaware rank for engineer pay?
Delaware ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays engineers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $97,590 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.