verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Mechanical Engineer Salary in Delaware

Median Annual in Delaware
$125,130/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$60.16/hr
▲ 20% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Delaware

groups Employed in DE
610
public U.S. Median
$104,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$125,371 #4 of 51

Mechanical Engineer pay in Delaware, explained

Mechanical engineers in Delaware earn a median of $125,130 per year ($60.16 per hour), which is 20% above the national median of $104,110. Entry-level workers earn around $65,890, while the most experienced mechanical engineers reach about $168,180. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Delaware.

Is $125,130 good pay in Delaware?

Adjusted for Delaware's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $125,130 is worth about $125,371 in national buying power — ranking Delaware #4 for real pay (vs #4 on the sticker number).

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Mechanical Engineer pay by experience in Delaware

Entry level (10th pct)
$65,890
$31.68/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$125,130
$60.16/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$168,180
$80.86/hr

Mechanical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DE
Delaware (here) $125,130 $125,371
Maryland $122,870 $117,065 +$2,260
New Jersey $112,300 $103,212 +$12,830
Pennsylvania $97,920 $100,357 +$27,210

Mechanical Engineer in Delaware: FAQ

How much do mechanical engineers make in Delaware?

Mechanical engineers in Delaware earn a median of $125,130 per year ($60.16 per hour), compared with $104,110 nationally.

Does Delaware pay mechanical engineers well?

At $125,130, Delaware pays 20% above the national median for mechanical engineers. An estimated 610 work in the state.

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