Design engineer salaries are influenced by factors such as age, experience, industry and company size.

AVERAGE SALARY BY AGE:

39 or younger          $55,681

40 or older            $74,290

YEARS WORKED IN ASSEMBLY:

5 years or less        $45,999

6-10 years             $60,500

11-15 years            $69,318

More than 15 years     $75,071


INDUSTRY:

Computer and electronic products     $78,337

Electrical equipment and appliances  $78,807

Fabricated metal products            $62,142

Machinery                            $64,555

Medical devices                      $81,592

Transportation equipment             $71,388


COMPANY SIZE:

Less than 100 employees              $58,815

100-500 employees                    $61,367

500-1,000 employees                  $73,450

More than 1,000 employees            $81,801