What are the main factors that influence a Design and Development Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Design and Development Engineer?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Design and Development Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change A Design and Development Engineer's salary?

A Design and Development Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $81,272 for beginners, reaching about $115,243 at mid-level, and approach $164,836 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Design and Development Engineer?

Design and Development Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Design and Development Engineer roles are District of Columbia $90,602, California $90,258, Massachusetts $89,055. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Design and Development Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Design and Development Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Digital Design Engineer IV: $161,207; Digital Design Engineer III: $127,448; Process Design Kit Development Engineer: $109,886; Senior Equipment Design Engineer: $109,300; Digital Design Engineer II: $102,229.

Design and Development Engineer Salary in Virginia

How much does a Design and Development Engineer make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Design and Development Engineer in Virginia is $82,403 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, a Design and Development Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,772
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,438 to $87,830
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,828

10% $74,828

50% (Median) $82,403

90% $92,772

Design and Development Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,830	$7,319	$1,689	$42
Average	$82,403	$6,867	$1,585	$40
25th Percentile	$78,438	$6,536	$1,508	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Design and Development Engineer Salaries

A Design and Development Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Design and Development Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Design and Development Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $81,272
Early Career (1-2 years): $92,185
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,243
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,714
Expert (over 8 years): $164,836

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Design and Development Engineer	less than 1 year	$81,272
Product Design Engineer II	1-2 years	$92,185
Product Design Engineer III	2-4 years	$115,243
Product Design Engineer IV	5-8 years	$140,714
Product Design Engineer V	over 8 years	$164,836

How Do Design and Development Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Design and Development Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $90,602.
California: $90,258.
Massachusetts: $89,055.

District of Columbia $90,602 California $90,258 Massachusetts $89,055 Washington $88,728 New Jersey $88,695 Alaska $88,581 Connecticut $87,452 New York $86,993

Hawaii $85,529 Rhode Island $84,841 Maryland $84,375 Minnesota $83,737 Colorado $83,491 Illinois $83,409 Oregon $83,098 Delaware $82,869

New Hampshire $82,725 Virginia $82,403 Pennsylvania $81,462 Nevada $80,987 North Dakota $80,832 Michigan $80,586 Wisconsin $80,496 Vermont $80,316

Texas $79,817 Maine $79,784 Arizona $79,735 Ohio $79,678 Georgia $78,925 Indiana $78,549 Wyoming $78,475 Utah $78,360

Iowa $78,311 Kansas $77,918 Louisiana $77,804 North Carolina $77,763 Missouri $77,747 Florida $77,427 Montana $77,256 Nebraska $77,092

Kentucky $77,002 South Carolina $76,675 Tennessee $76,470 Idaho $76,388 New Mexico $75,791 Oklahoma $75,660 Alabama $75,177 South Dakota $74,367

Arkansas $73,925 West Virginia $73,688 Mississippi $72,976

Top Paying Cities for Design and Development Engineer

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $75,783
Lambsburg: $75,944
Laurel Fork: $76,029

Ivanhoe, VA $75,783

Lambsburg, VA $75,944

Laurel Fork, VA $76,029

Marion, VA $75,387

Max Meadows, VA $75,903

Meadowview, VA $74,708

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $75,314

Rocky Gap, VA $75,356

Ruther Glen, VA $79,490

Sealston, VA $81,546

Sharps, VA $79,140

Spotsylvania, VA $80,233

Sparta, VA $79,812

Stafford, VA $83,901

Stratford, VA $80,688

Tappahannock, VA $79,629

Thornburg, VA $80,496

Unionville, VA $79,190

Village, VA $79,530

Warsaw, VA $79,812

Weems, VA $78,246

Sandy Point, VA $79,916

White Stone, VA $78,028

Wicomico Church, VA $78,597

Woodford, VA $80,168

Zacata, VA $80,439

Winchester, VA $80,061

Bentonville, VA $79,374

Berryville, VA $81,215

Boyce, VA $81,363

Brucetown, VA $80,114

Chester Gap, VA $80,890

Clear Brook, VA $79,711

Cross Junction, VA $77,125

Fishers Hill, VA $78,234

Flint Hill, VA $80,451

Front Royal, VA $80,498

Gore, VA $77,558

Hume, VA $81,539

Huntly, VA $80,586

Strasburg, VA $77,929

Linden, VA $81,737

Markham, VA $81,719

Maurertown, VA $76,869

Middletown, VA $79,451

Millwood, VA $81,219

Rileyville, VA $78,486

Earlysville, VA $77,335

Esmont, VA $76,620

Faber, VA $76,280

Fishersville, VA $76,990

Free Union, VA $77,207

Gordonsville, VA $78,017

Greenwood, VA $76,897

Ivy, VA $77,368

Keene, VA $76,929

Keswick, VA $77,521

Locust Dale, VA $78,366

Lovingston, VA $75,462

Lyndhurst, VA $76,031

Montpelier Station, VA $78,035

Nellysford, VA $76,119

North Garden, VA $76,854

Orange, VA $78,799

Palmyra, VA $77,554

Piney River, VA $75,111

Quinque, VA $77,532

Roseland, VA $75,400

Ruckersville, VA $77,500

Schuyler, VA $76,351

Shipman, VA $75,450

Somerset, VA $78,039

Stanardsville, VA $77,274

Troy, VA $77,639

Tyro, VA $75,605

Waynesboro, VA $77,107

White Hall, VA $77,246

Woodberry Forest, VA $78,341

Achilles, VA $77,150

Amelia Court House, VA $78,582

Ark, VA $77,641

Arvonia, VA $76,952

Ashland, VA $79,347

Aylett, VA $79,385

Barhamsville, VA $78,242

Beaumont, VA $78,564

Beaverdam, VA $79,340

Bena, VA $77,128

Bohannon, VA $77,444

Bremo Bluff, VA $77,452

Bruington, VA $79,226

Bumpass, VA $79,220

Cardinal, VA $77,478

Cartersville, VA $78,093

Charles City, VA $78,731

Christchurch, VA $78,089

Church View, VA $78,269

Cobbs Creek, VA $77,693

Columbia, VA $77,890

Crozier, VA $79,088

Cumberland, VA $77,457

Deltaville, VA $77,757

Diggs, VA $77,474

Redwood, VA $75,398

Rich Creek, VA $75,655

Ridgeway, VA $76,182

Riner, VA $75,648

Ripplemead, VA $75,450

Rocky Mount, VA $75,466

Salem, VA $75,098

Sandy Level, VA $75,627

Shawsville, VA $75,329

Spencer, VA $76,164

Staffordsville, VA $75,784

Stanleytown, VA $76,307

Stuart, VA $76,144

Thaxton, VA $75,239

Troutville, VA $75,211

Union Hall, VA $75,479

Vesta, VA $76,047

Villamont, VA $75,202

Vinton, VA $75,061

Wirtz, VA $75,247

Woolwine, VA $75,994

Bristol, VA $73,209

Abingdon, VA $74,295

Andover, VA $74,074

Appalachia, VA $74,074

Bee, VA $74,989

Ben Hur, VA $74,381

Big Stone Gap, VA $73,414

Birchleaf, VA $75,063

Blackwater, VA $73,505

Castlewood, VA $73,720

Cleveland, VA $74,615

Clinchco, VA $74,997

Clintwood, VA $74,912

Coeburn, VA $74,198

Damascus, VA $74,878

Dante, VA $74,619

Davenport, VA $75,135

Dryden, VA $73,654

Duffield, VA $73,031

Dungannon, VA $73,297

East Stone Gap, VA $73,568

Ewing, VA $75,321

Fort Blackmore, VA $72,828

Gate City, VA $72,330

Haysi, VA $75,427

Hiltons, VA $72,501

Honaker, VA $75,031

Jonesville, VA $74,563

Keokee, VA $73,872

Lebanon, VA $74,325

Mc Clure, VA $74,634

Mendota, VA $73,232

Nickelsville, VA $72,925

Nora, VA $74,437

Norton, VA $74,153

Pennington Gap, VA $73,854

Pound, VA $74,460

Rosedale, VA $74,949

Rose Hill, VA $75,189

Saint Charles, VA $74,288

Saint Paul, VA $74,190

Weber City, VA $72,109

Whitetop, VA $75,171

Wise, VA $74,352

Pulaski, VA $75,977

Atkins, VA $75,336

Austinville, VA $75,945

Barren Springs, VA $76,009

Bastian, VA $75,347

Bland, VA $75,523

Broadford, VA $75,268

Cana, VA $76,061

Ceres, VA $75,275

Chilhowie, VA $75,249

Cripple Creek, VA $75,590

Crockett, VA $75,572

Draper, VA $75,914

Dugspur, VA $75,970

Elk Creek, VA $75,536

Emory, VA $75,036

Fancy Gap, VA $75,995

Fries, VA $75,790

Galax, VA $75,914

Glade Spring, VA $74,887

Rural Retreat, VA $75,476

Saltville, VA $75,282

Speedwell, VA $75,525

Sugar Grove, VA $75,354

Tannersville, VA $75,223

Troutdale, VA $75,301

Willis, VA $75,930

Woodlawn, VA $75,960

Wytheville, VA $75,747

Staunton, VA $77,014

Augusta Springs, VA $76,689

Bacova, VA $76,328

Blue Grass, VA $76,359

Brownsburg, VA $75,903

Buena Vista, VA $75,281

Churchville, VA $77,229

Clifton Forge, VA $76,071

Covington, VA $75,658

Craigsville, VA $76,697

Crimora, VA $77,308

Deerfield, VA $76,757

Doe Hill, VA $76,692

Fairfield, VA $75,791

Fort Defiance, VA $77,364

Glen Wilton, VA $75,782

Goshen, VA $76,367

Greenville, VA $76,319

Grottoes, VA $77,379

Head Waters, VA $76,819

Hot Springs, VA $76,116

Iron Gate, VA $76,201

Lexington, VA $75,924

Low Moor, VA $76,023

Mc Dowell, VA $76,722

Middlebrook, VA $76,338

Millboro, VA $76,398

Mint Spring, VA $76,722

Montebello, VA $75,643

Monterey, VA $76,501

Mount Sidney, VA $77,399

Mustoe, VA $76,628

New Hope, VA $77,354

Port Republic, VA $77,337

Raphine, VA $75,995

Rockbridge Baths, VA $76,070

Selma, VA $76,098

Steeles Tavern, VA $76,151

Stuarts Draft, VA $76,436

Swoope, VA $76,878

Verona, VA $77,400

Vesuvius, VA $75,473

Warm Springs, VA $76,352

West Augusta, VA $76,924

Weyers Cave, VA $77,418

Williamsville, VA $76,765

Lynchburg, VA $74,154

Altavista, VA $74,858

Alton, VA $76,494

Amherst, VA $74,658

Appomattox, VA $74,793

Bedford, VA $75,249

Big Island, VA $74,837

Blairs, VA $76,476

Brookneal, VA $75,154

Buffalo Junction, VA $76,736

Callands, VA $76,106

Chatham, VA $76,168

Clifford, VA $74,772

Clover, VA $76,307

Cluster Springs, VA $76,732

Coleman Falls, VA $74,461

Concord, VA $74,257

Crystal Hill, VA $76,189

Danville, VA $76,536

Hillsville, VA $76,061

Carson, VA $78,991

Hiwassee, VA $75,811

Independence, VA $75,548

Annandale, VA $89,890

Burke, VA $89,048

Dumfries, VA $86,441

Dunn Loring, VA $90,006

Fairfax, VA $88,661

Fairfax Station, VA $88,420

Falls Church, VA $90,084

Fort Belvoir, VA $88,995

Great Falls, VA $88,664

Greenway, VA $90,082

Lorton, VA $88,492

Merrifield, VA $89,798

Mc Lean, VA $90,074

West Mclean, VA $90,082

Mount Vernon, VA $89,329

Newington, VA $89,123

Dry Fork, VA $76,328

Brooke, VA $83,291

Evington, VA $74,566

Forest, VA $74,420

Gladstone, VA $74,857

Gladys, VA $74,859

Glasgow, VA $75,338

Goode, VA $74,667

Gretna, VA $75,626

Halifax, VA $76,472

Howardsville, VA $76,349

Hurt, VA $75,202

Java, VA $76,081

Ararat, VA $76,042

Axton, VA $76,277

Bassett, VA $76,222

Belspring, VA $75,826

Bent Mountain, VA $75,183

Blacksburg, VA $75,468

Blue Ridge, VA $75,157

Boones Mill, VA $75,130

Buchanan, VA $75,411

Callaway, VA $75,326

Christiansburg, VA $75,476

Cascade, VA $76,211

Catawba, VA $75,283

Check, VA $75,443

Claudville, VA $75,997

Cloverdale, VA $75,018

Collinsville, VA $76,475

Copper Hill, VA $75,343

Critz, VA $76,119

Daleville, VA $75,094

Dublin, VA $75,866

Eagle Rock, VA $75,629

Eggleston, VA $75,714

Elliston, VA $75,266

Ferrum, VA $75,747

Fieldale, VA $76,366

Fincastle, VA $75,329

Floyd, VA $75,753

Glade Hill, VA $75,416

Glen Lyn, VA $75,473

Goodview, VA $75,149

Hardy, VA $75,118

Henry, VA $75,861

Huddleston, VA $75,397

Keeling, VA $76,400

Chester, VA $79,363

Chesterfield, VA $79,315

Church Road, VA $79,054

Colonial Heights, VA $79,395

Courtland, VA $77,487

Dendron, VA $77,720

Dewitt, VA $78,801

Dinwiddie, VA $79,016

Disputanta, VA $79,080

Dolphin, VA $77,935

Drewryville, VA $77,318

Ebony, VA $76,784

Elberon, VA $77,400

Emporia, VA $77,492

Ford, VA $78,870

Franklin, VA $77,249

Freeman, VA $77,918

Gasburg, VA $76,950

Hopewell, VA $79,232

Ivor, VA $77,373

Jarratt, VA $78,161

Lawrenceville, VA $77,646

Mc Kenney, VA $78,594

Meredithville, VA $77,534

Newsoms, VA $76,994

Prince George, VA $79,306

Rawlings, VA $78,292

Sedley, VA $77,591

Skippers, VA $77,183

Spring Grove, VA $78,140

Stony Creek, VA $78,590

Surry, VA $77,210

Sussex, VA $78,414

Sutherland, VA $79,240

Valentines, VA $77,022

Wakefield, VA $77,690

Warfield, VA $78,355

Waverly, VA $78,301

White Plains, VA $76,979

Wilsons, VA $78,636

Yale, VA $78,096

Zuni, VA $77,343

Claremont, VA $78,245

Farmville, VA $76,778

Baskerville, VA $76,652

Indian Valley, VA $75,864

Mc Coy, VA $75,699

Martinsville, VA $76,349

Meadows Of Dan, VA $76,067

Moneta, VA $75,274

Montvale, VA $75,273

Narrows, VA $75,700

Newbern, VA $75,766

New Castle, VA $75,333

Newport, VA $75,504

New River, VA $75,975

Oriskany, VA $75,479

Paint Bank, VA $75,360

Parrott, VA $75,735

Patrick Springs, VA $76,206

Pearisburg, VA $75,775

Pembroke, VA $75,774

Penhook, VA $75,666

Pilot, VA $75,503

Pittsville, VA $75,629

Radford, VA $75,890

Long Island, VA $75,143

Lowry, VA $74,808

Lynch Station, VA $75,151

Madison Heights, VA $74,156

Monroe, VA $74,526

Naruna, VA $74,916

Nathalie, VA $75,822

Natural Bridge, VA $75,576

Natural Bridge Station, VA $75,250

Nelson, VA $76,849

Norwood, VA $75,144

Ringgold, VA $76,427

Rustburg, VA $74,327

Scottsburg, VA $76,576

Scottsville, VA $76,990

South Boston, VA $76,643

Spout Spring, VA $74,464

Sutherlin, VA $76,434

Sweet Briar, VA $74,375

Vernon Hill, VA $76,344

Virgilina, VA $76,666

Wingina, VA $75,590

Amonate, VA $75,422

Bandy, VA $75,257

Big Rock, VA $75,666

Bishop, VA $75,264

Bluefield, VA $75,496

Boissevain, VA $75,311

Breaks, VA $75,542

Burkes Garden, VA $75,341

Cedar Bluff, VA $75,451

Doran, VA $75,761

Falls Mills, VA $75,311

Grundy, VA $75,792

Horsepen, VA $75,293

Hurley, VA $75,403

Jewell Ridge, VA $75,451

Keen Mountain, VA $75,746

Mavisdale, VA $75,459

Maxie, VA $75,681

North Tazewell, VA $75,440

Oakwood, VA $75,788

Pilgrims Knob, VA $75,582

Pocahontas, VA $75,336

Pounding Mill, VA $75,557

Raven, VA $75,725

Red Ash, VA $75,796

Richlands, VA $75,752

Rowe, VA $75,486

Shortt Gap, VA $75,655

Swords Creek, VA $75,464

Tazewell, VA $75,321

Vansant, VA $75,466

Whitewood, VA $75,475

Wolford, VA $75,488

Boydton, VA $76,816

Bracey, VA $77,013

Brodnax, VA $77,310

Buckingham, VA $75,956

Burkeville, VA $77,131

Charlotte Court House, VA $76,027

Chase City, VA $76,420

Clarksville, VA $76,952

Crewe, VA $77,623

Cullen, VA $75,800

Dillwyn, VA $76,714

Drakes Branch, VA $76,412

Dundas, VA $77,549

Evergreen, VA $74,865

Fort Mitchell, VA $76,411

Green Bay, VA $76,706

Hampden Sydney, VA $76,894

Kenbridge, VA $77,134

Keysville, VA $76,405

La Crosse, VA $76,895

Lunenburg, VA $76,549

Meherrin, VA $76,558

Nottoway, VA $77,504

Pamplin, VA $75,546

Phenix, VA $75,205

Prospect, VA $76,021

Randolph, VA $76,150

Red House, VA $74,985

Red Oak, VA $76,518

Rice, VA $77,229

Saxe, VA $76,353

Skipwith, VA $76,572

South Hill, VA $76,866

Victoria, VA $76,819

Wylliesburg, VA $76,450

Roanoke, VA $74,964

Wachapreague, VA $77,838

Wardtown, VA $77,687

Wattsville, VA $77,911

Willis Wharf, VA $77,815

Windsor, VA $77,153

Withams, VA $77,850

Norfolk, VA $76,756

Newport News, VA $76,928

Fort Eustis, VA $76,959

Hampton, VA $76,976

Fort Monroe, VA $76,933

Poquoson, VA $76,950

Yorktown, VA $77,041

Lackey, VA $77,072

Seaford, VA $76,979

Portsmouth, VA $76,778

Fort Lee, VA $79,391

Petersburg, VA $79,391

Virginia State University, VA $79,391

Alberta, VA $77,823

Ammon, VA $78,865

Blackstone, VA $78,198

Boykins, VA $77,085

Branchville, VA $76,902

Capron, VA $77,465

Round Hill, VA $83,232

Catharpin, VA $86,351

Delaplane, VA $82,362

Ashburn, VA $86,709

Chantilly, VA $87,621

Gainesville, VA $85,648

Hamilton, VA $84,354

Lincoln, VA $84,272

Sterling, VA $87,763

Haymarket, VA $85,566

Herndon, VA $88,087

Leesburg, VA $85,346

Lovettsville, VA $83,455

Nokesville, VA $85,754

Upperville, VA $82,634

Warrenton, VA $82,935

Reston, VA $88,593

Waterford, VA $84,215

The Plains, VA $84,453

Doswell, VA $79,374

Dutton, VA $77,677

Fork Union, VA $77,690

Foster, VA $77,427

Glen Allen, VA $79,553

Gloucester, VA $77,594

Gloucester Point, VA $77,125

Goochland, VA $78,685

Grimstead, VA $77,621

Gum Spring, VA $78,685

Gwynn, VA $77,621

Hadensville, VA $78,562

Hallieford, VA $77,598

Hanover, VA $79,390

Hardyville, VA $77,828

Hartfield, VA $77,855

Hayes, VA $77,174

Henrico, VA $79,612

Hudgins, VA $77,561

Jamaica, VA $78,530

Jamestown, VA $77,351

Jetersville, VA $77,681

Kents Store, VA $77,864

King And Queen Court House, VA $78,648

King William, VA $79,056

Lanexa, VA $78,526

Lightfoot, VA $77,730

Little Plymouth, VA $78,549

Locust Hill, VA $78,089

Louisa, VA $78,672

Macon, VA $78,762

Maidens, VA $78,985

Manakin Sabot, VA $79,244

Mannboro, VA $78,729

Manquin, VA $79,287

Maryus, VA $77,135

Mascot, VA $78,319

Mathews, VA $77,472

Burgess, VA $78,815

Accomac, VA $77,777

Assawoman, VA $77,808

Atlantic, VA $77,913

Battery Park, VA $76,939

Belle Haven, VA $77,732

Birdsnest, VA $77,585

Bloxom, VA $77,896

Cape Charles, VA $77,479

Capeville, VA $77,495

Carrollton, VA $76,930

Carrsville, VA $77,281

Cheriton, VA $77,486

Chesapeake, VA $76,959

Chincoteague Island, VA $77,963

Wallops Island, VA $77,905

Craddockville, VA $77,744

Davis Wharf, VA $77,728

Eastville, VA $77,516

Exmore, VA $77,698

Franktown, VA $77,612

Greenbackville, VA $78,139

Greenbush, VA $77,916

Hacksneck, VA $77,700

Hallwood, VA $77,875

Harborton, VA $77,891

Horntown, VA $78,008

Oak Hall, VA $77,847

Isle Of Wight, VA $77,103

Jamesville, VA $77,656

Jenkins Bridge, VA $77,887

Keller, VA $77,794

Locustville, VA $77,791

Machipongo, VA $77,573

Mappsville, VA $77,858

Marionville, VA $77,572

Mears, VA $77,818

Melfa, VA $77,804

Modest Town, VA $78,005

Nassawadox, VA $77,653

Nelsonia, VA $78,011

New Church, VA $77,982

Onancock, VA $77,869

Onley, VA $77,783

Oyster, VA $77,504

Painter, VA $77,747

Parksley, VA $77,912

Pungoteague, VA $77,779

Quinby, VA $77,575

Rescue, VA $76,935

Sanford, VA $77,995

Saxis, VA $78,008

Seaview, VA $77,488

Smithfield, VA $77,018

Suffolk, VA $76,983

Tangier, VA $78,201

Tasley, VA $77,950

Temperanceville, VA $77,875

Townsend, VA $77,504

Virginia Beach, VA $77,984

Dulles, VA $88,618

Aldie, VA $85,821

Amissville, VA $81,645

Arcola, VA $86,681

Manassas, VA $86,823

Marshall, VA $82,843

Middleburg, VA $84,366

Catlett, VA $84,762

Centreville, VA $87,173

Clifton, VA $87,908

Orlean, VA $82,097

Paeonian Springs, VA $84,759

Paris, VA $82,097

Philomont, VA $84,116

Purcellville, VA $83,493

Bluemont, VA $82,376

Bristow, VA $86,150

Broad Run, VA $84,617

Calverton, VA $84,425

Casanova, VA $84,566

Rectortown, VA $82,741

Mechanicsville, VA $79,452

Midlothian, VA $79,332

Millers Tavern, VA $79,443

Mineral, VA $79,157

Moon, VA $77,506

Moseley, VA $79,067

New Canton, VA $77,355

New Kent, VA $79,017

New Point, VA $77,311

Newtown, VA $79,687

Norge, VA $77,845

North, VA $77,574

Oilville, VA $79,086

Onemo, VA $77,409

Ordinary, VA $77,240

Port Haywood, VA $77,300

Powhatan, VA $78,824

Providence Forge, VA $78,882

Quinton, VA $79,286

Rockville, VA $79,175

Ruthville, VA $78,719

Saint Stephens Church, VA $79,433

Saluda, VA $78,119

Sandston, VA $79,470

Sandy Hook, VA $78,670

Schley, VA $77,423

Severn, VA $77,176

Shacklefords, VA $78,161

State Farm, VA $79,023

Stevensville, VA $78,835

Studley, VA $79,446

Susan, VA $77,331

Toano, VA $78,089

Topping, VA $78,019

Trevilians, VA $78,623

Richmond, VA $79,634

Urbanna, VA $78,391

Wake, VA $77,901

Walkerton, VA $78,947

Ware Neck, VA $77,454

Water View, VA $78,374

West Point, VA $78,643

White Marsh, VA $77,326

Wicomico, VA $77,189

Williamsburg, VA $77,323

Woods Cross Roads, VA $77,603

Montpelier, VA $79,057

Oakton, VA $88,866

Occoquan, VA $88,212

Quantico, VA $85,280

Springfield, VA $89,657

Triangle, VA $85,897

Vienna, VA $89,656

Woodbridge, VA $87,574

Arlington, VA $90,108

Fort Myer, VA $90,109

Mattaponi, VA $78,350

Dhs, VA $90,109

Fort Valley, VA $77,902

Star Tannery, VA $77,140

Stephens City, VA $80,090

Stephenson, VA $80,143

Toms Brook, VA $77,859

White Post, VA $80,779

Woodstock, VA $77,216

Culpeper, VA $79,765

Aroda, VA $77,812

Banco, VA $78,076

Bealeton, VA $82,581

Boston, VA $79,554

Brandy Station, VA $81,164

Brightwood, VA $78,472

Castleton, VA $80,429

Elkwood, VA $81,057

Etlan, VA $78,292

Goldvein, VA $82,946

Graves Mill, VA $77,706

Haywood, VA $78,452

Hood, VA $77,216

Jeffersonton, VA $82,069

Leon, VA $78,804

Lignum, VA $80,589

Madison, VA $77,699

Midland, VA $83,403

Mitchells, VA $79,130

Oakpark, VA $78,192

Pratts, VA $77,690

Radiant, VA $77,978

Rapidan, VA $78,682

Remington, VA $81,925

Reva, VA $78,891

Richardsville, VA $81,262

Rixeyville, VA $81,052

Rochelle, VA $77,666

Somerville, VA $83,563

Sperryville, VA $78,814

Stevensburg, VA $80,751

Sumerduck, VA $81,947

Syria, VA $77,405

Viewtown, VA $81,105

Washington, VA $80,197

Wolftown, VA $77,222

Woodville, VA $79,592

Harrisonburg, VA $77,537

Basye, VA $76,918

Bergton, VA $76,680

Bridgewater, VA $77,392

Broadway, VA $77,153

Criders, VA $76,818

Dayton, VA $77,127

Edinburg, VA $77,049

Elkton, VA $77,281

Alexandria, VA $90,098

Fredericksburg, VA $81,636

Bowling Green, VA $80,052

Burr Hill, VA $80,062

Callao, VA $79,601

Caret, VA $80,550

Center Cross, VA $79,179

Champlain, VA $80,366

Coles Point, VA $80,667

Colonial Beach, VA $81,120

Corbin, VA $80,619

Dahlgren, VA $83,781

Dogue, VA $81,066

Dunnsville, VA $79,464

Edwardsville, VA $78,918

Farnham, VA $79,151

Garrisonville, VA $84,468

Hague, VA $80,084

Hartwood, VA $81,872

Haynesville, VA $80,017

Heathsville, VA $78,844

Hustle, VA $80,414

Irvington, VA $78,212

Jersey, VA $81,178

Kilmarnock, VA $78,278

King George, VA $82,444

Kinsale, VA $79,929

Ladysmith, VA $79,589

Lancaster, VA $78,470

Laneview, VA $78,661

Lively, VA $78,543

Locust Grove, VA $80,084

Loretto, VA $80,429

Lottsburg, VA $79,452

Merry Point, VA $78,347

Milford, VA $79,757

Mollusk, VA $78,375

Montross, VA $80,607

Morattico, VA $78,783

Mount Holly, VA $80,339

Ninde, VA $82,628

Nuttsville, VA $78,705

Oldhams, VA $79,864

Ophelia, VA $78,857

Partlow, VA $80,280

Port Royal, VA $80,409

Rappahannock Academy, VA $80,424

Reedville, VA $78,798

Rhoadesville, VA $79,329

Rollins Fork, VA $81,117

Fulks Run, VA $76,961

Hinton, VA $76,890

Keezletown, VA $77,265

Lacey Spring, VA $77,303

Linville, VA $77,263

Luray, VA $77,511

Mc Gaheysville, VA $77,354

Mount Crawford, VA $77,356

Mount Jackson, VA $77,103

Mount Solon, VA $77,114

New Market, VA $77,282

Orkney Springs, VA $76,937

Penn Laird, VA $77,388

Quicksburg, VA $77,180

Pleasant Valley, VA $77,346

Shenandoah, VA $77,308

Singers Glen, VA $77,258

Stanley, VA $77,315

Timberville, VA $77,295

Charlottesville, VA $77,433

Afton, VA $76,576

Arrington, VA $75,053

Barboursville, VA $77,734

Batesville, VA $77,249

Covesville, VA $76,582

Crozet, VA $77,286

Dyke, VA $77,247

Ruby, VA $84,065

Design and Development Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Design and Development Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Design and Development Engineer positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Design and Development Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Design and Development Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$94,763	$46.0	15%
Pharmaceuticals	$92,291	$44.0	12%
Biotechnology	$90,643	$44.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$88,995	$43.0	8%
Aerospace & Defense	$86,523	$42.0	5%

Design and Development Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Design and Development Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$78,438

Average $82,403/year

$87,830

$6,536

Average $6,867/month

$7,319

$1,508

Average $1,585/week

$1,689

$38

Average $40/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,830	$7,319	$1,689	$42
Average	$82,403	$6,867	$1,585	$40
25th Percentile	$78,438	$6,536	$1,508	$38

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