Dover engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Dover, DE metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$104,950
Dover
Top earners
$156,747
Higher end
vs national
-13% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
DE
Delaware
Engineers in the Dover, DE metro earn an estimated $104,950, -13% vs national, with top earners near $156,747. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.
Engineering pay by role in Dover
Estimated pay for each discipline in Dover. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Manager Architecture & Engineering | $160,920 | $202,570 | Verified | ||
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $119,200 | $191,330 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $119,200 | $191,330 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $119,200 | $191,330 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $119,200 | $191,330 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $119,200 | $191,330 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $119,200 | $191,330 | Estimate | ||
| Electrical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $102,070 | $123,760 | Verified | ||
| Industrial Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $98,330 | $132,140 | Verified | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $93,940 | $135,610 | Verified | ||
| Environmental Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $93,850 | $125,150 | Verified | ||
| Mechanical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $92,040 | $133,940 | Verified |
- Verified
Engineering Manager
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$160,920
90th
$202,570
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Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$119,200
90th
$191,330
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$119,200
90th
$191,330
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$119,200
90th
$191,330
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$119,200
90th
$191,330
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$119,200
90th
$191,330
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$119,200
90th
$191,330
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Electrical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$102,070
90th
$123,760
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Industrial Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$98,330
90th
$132,140
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Civil Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$93,940
90th
$135,610
View details - Verified
Environmental Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$93,850
90th
$125,150
View details - Verified
Mechanical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$92,040
90th
$133,940
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What affects engineering pay in Dover
- ▹Local market. Dover pay runs -13% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the Delaware statewide estimate.
- ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
- ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
- ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Dover, raising or lowering local pay.
Engineer salaries in Dover — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 6 engineering occupations in Dover, DE, weighted by local employment (880 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →