What are the main factors that influence a Project Engineering's salary?

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

How does experience change A Project Engineering's salary?

A Project Engineering's salary grows with experience: a Project Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $88,223, a Project Engineering (2-4 years)earns $100,445, a Project Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $119,665, a Project Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $136,914, a Project Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $160,716,

What are the highest paying states for a Project Engineering?

Project Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Project Engineering roles are District of Columbia $106,789, California $106,384, Massachusetts $104,966. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Project Engineering roles make?

Salaries for Project Engineering level roles vary by specialization: Traffic Engineering Project Manager: $162,485; Engineering Project Leader: $156,513; Senior Project Manager - Engineering: $152,014; Project Engineering Manager: $150,463; Civil Engineering Project Manager: $143,336.

Project Engineering Salary in Delaware

How much does a Project Engineering make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Project Engineering in Delaware is $97,896 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

However, a Project Engineering's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,110
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,831 to $105,860
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,667

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Project Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,860	$8,822	$2,036	$51
Average	$97,896	$8,158	$1,883	$47
25th Percentile	$87,831	$7,319	$1,689	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Project Engineering Salaries

A Project Engineering'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 Project Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Project Engineering'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): $88,223
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,445
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,665
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,914
Expert (over 8 years): $160,716

Levels	Salary
Project E... Level Project Engineering	$88,223
Project E... Level Project Engineering	$100,445
Project E... Level Project Engineering	$119,665
Project E... Level Project Engineering	$136,914
Project E... Level Project Engineering	$160,716

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How Do Project Engineering 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 Project Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $106,789.
California: $106,384.
Massachusetts: $104,966.

District of Columbia $106,789 California $106,384 Massachusetts $104,966 Washington $104,580 New Jersey $104,542 Alaska $104,407 Connecticut $103,076 New York $102,536

Hawaii $100,809 Rhode Island $99,999 Maryland $99,449 Minnesota $98,697 Colorado $98,408 Illinois $98,311 Oregon $97,945 Delaware $97,675

New Hampshire $97,505 Virginia $97,125 Pennsylvania $96,016 Nevada $95,456 North Dakota $95,273 Michigan $94,984 Wisconsin $94,878 Vermont $94,665

Texas $94,077 Maine $94,038 Arizona $93,981 Ohio $93,913 Georgia $93,026 Indiana $92,582 Wyoming $92,495 Utah $92,360

Iowa $92,302 Kansas $91,839 Louisiana $91,704 North Carolina $91,656 Missouri $91,637 Florida $91,261 Montana $91,058 Nebraska $90,865

Kentucky $90,759 South Carolina $90,373 Tennessee $90,132 Idaho $90,036 New Mexico $89,332 Oklahoma $89,177 Alabama $88,608 South Dakota $87,654

Arkansas $87,133 West Virginia $86,853 Mississippi $86,014

Top Paying Cities for Project Engineerings

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:

Lincoln: $101,089
Little Creek: $100,153
Magnolia: $100,568

Lincoln, DE $101,089 Little Creek, DE $100,153 Magnolia, DE $100,568 Milford, DE $101,089 Marydel, DE $99,777 Millsboro, DE $101,089 Millville, DE $101,764 Milton, DE $101,089

Nassau, DE $101,089 Ocean View, DE $101,764 Rehoboth Beach, DE $101,764 Seaford, DE $100,028 Selbyville, DE $101,764 Smyrna, DE $99,662 Viola, DE $100,568 Woodside, DE $100,279

Bear, DE $98,928 Newark, DE $98,967 Claymont, DE $99,044 Delaware City, DE $98,967 Hockessin, DE $99,044 Kirkwood, DE $98,967 Middletown, DE $99,459 Montchanin, DE $99,044

New Castle, DE $99,044 Odessa, DE $99,594 Port Penn, DE $98,697 Rockland, DE $99,044 Saint Georges, DE $98,967 Townsend, DE $99,449 Winterthur, DE $99,044 Lewes, DE $101,089

Wilmington, DE $99,044 Dover, DE $100,105 Dover Afb, DE $100,337 Bethany Beach, DE $101,764 Bethel, DE $100,028 Bridgeville, DE $101,089 Camden Wyoming, DE $100,211 Cheswold, DE $99,874

Clayton, DE $99,623 Dagsboro, DE $101,764 Delmar, DE $100,028 Ellendale, DE $101,089 Felton, DE $101,089 Fenwick Island, DE $101,764 Frankford, DE $101,764 Frederica, DE $101,089

Georgetown, DE $101,089 Greenwood, DE $101,089 Harbeson, DE $101,089 Harrington, DE $101,089 Hartly, DE $99,575 Houston, DE $101,089 Kenton, DE $99,623 Laurel, DE $100,028

Yorklyn, DE $99,044

Project Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Project Engineering'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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$87,831

Average $97,896/year

$105,860

$7,319

Average $8,158/month

$8,822

$1,689

Average $1,883/week

$2,036

$42

Average $47/hour

$51

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,860	$8,822	$2,036	$51
Average	$97,896	$8,158	$1,883	$47
25th Percentile	$87,831	$7,319	$1,689	$42

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