Mechanical Engineer salary in Delaware
The median annual wage for mechanical engineers in Delaware is $125,130, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $104,110. Delaware ranks 4 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$125,130
25th percentile
$97,920
75th percentile
$128,140
90th percentile
$168,180
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Delaware | 610 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Delaware | $117,710 |
| National median | $104,110 |
| National employment | 296,810 |
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers
- Colorado: median $124,430
- Alaska: median $124,340
- Maryland: median $122,870
- Louisiana: median $119,540
- California: median $130,900
- Massachusetts: median $119,300
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Mechanical Engineers" (17-2141), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.