How much does a mechanical engineer make in Delaware?
$125,100a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers in Delaware. That is $60.16 an hour or $10,430 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.16
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,890Median: $125,100Highest 10%: $168,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,890 | $31.68 | |
| 25th | $97,920 | $47.08 | |
| Median | $125,100 | $60.16 | |
| 75th | $128,100 | $61.61 | |
| 90th | $168,200 | $80.86 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $104,400 |
| Dover, DE | $100,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers.
| 1. New Mexico | $157,700 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $133,300 |
| 3. California | $130,900 |
| 4. Delaware | $125,100 |
| 5. Colorado | $124,400 |
| 6. Alaska | $124,300 |
| 7. Maryland | $122,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $60.16 ($125,100 a year).
Do mechanical engineers make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $125,100 against $104,100 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Delaware rank for mechanical engineer pay?
Delaware ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays mechanical engineers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $104,400 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.