Engineering Wilmington, DE Pop. 70,898

Mechanical Engineer Salary in Wilmington, Delaware

The median mechanical engineer salary in Wilmington, DE is $101,126 per year, which is 5.0% above the national median and 4.0% above the Delaware state average.

City Median
$101,126
vs State Avg
+$3,853
vs National
+$4,816
Cost of Living
105%

Mechanical Engineer Salary in Wilmington by Experience

In Wilmington, an entry-level mechanical engineer earns around $68,250, while experienced professionals earn up to $144,900 per year. The local cost of living index is 105% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$68,250
+$3,250 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$100,800
+$4,800 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$144,900
+$6,900 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Wilmington, DE

Percentile Wilmington
10th Percentile $66,570
25th Percentile $82,740
Median (50th) $101,126
75th Percentile $125,580
90th Percentile $153,510

Mechanical Engineer Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Newark, DE
$98,236
Pop. 33,398
Bear, DE
$95,347
Pop. 21,000
Middletown, DE
$94,384
Pop. 22,350
Dover, DE
$92,458
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Mechanical Engineer in Wilmington

Education

Most mechanical engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Wilmington and the surrounding Delaware area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

SolidWorks/CADThermodynamicsFEAManufacturingMaterials SciencePE License

Job Outlook

Nationally, mechanical engineer employment is projected to grow 2% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Wilmington may vary based on local industry and population growth.