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

Average salary:

39 or younger          $57,946

40 or older            $71,844


Years worked in assembly:

5 years or less        $48,750

6-10 years             $64,771

11-15 years            $70,358

More than 15 years     $75,108


Industry:

Computer and electronic products     $66,548

Electrical equipment and appliances  $70,287

Fabricated metal products            $70,241

Machinery                            $73,963

Medical devices                      $65,679

Transportation equipment             $76,321


Company size:

Less than 100 employees              $63,327

100-500 employees                    $70,120

500-1,000 employees                  $80,451

More than 1,000 employees            $76,563