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

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

How does experience change A Mechanical Project Engineer's salary?

A Mechanical Project Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Mechanical Project Engineer (0-2 years)earns $87,751, a Project Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $99,908, a Project Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $119,025, a Project Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $136,182, a Project Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $159,856,

What are the highest paying states for a Mechanical Project Engineer?

Mechanical Project Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Mechanical Project Engineer roles are District of Columbia $96,588, California $96,221, Massachusetts $94,939. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Mechanical Project Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Mechanical Project Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Expert Mechanical Engineer: $148,690; Mechanical Design Engineer V: $148,663; Mechanical Engineer V: $148,644; Project Lead Mechanical Engineer: $142,748; Sr Mechanical Engineer: $108,401.

Mechanical Project Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Mechanical Project Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Mechanical Project Engineer in Delaware is $88,545 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,224
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,150 to $96,228
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,507

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Mechanical Project Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,228	$8,019	$1,851	$46
Average	$88,545	$7,379	$1,703	$43
25th Percentile	$80,150	$6,679	$1,541	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Mechanical Project Engineer Salaries

A Mechanical Project 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 Mechanical Project Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Mechanical Project 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): $87,751
Early Career (1-2 years): $99,908
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,025
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,182
Expert (over 8 years): $159,856

Levels	Salary
Mechanica... Level Mechanical Project Engineer	$87,751
Project E... Level Mechanical Project Engineer	$99,908
Project E... Level Mechanical Project Engineer	$119,025
Project E... Level Mechanical Project Engineer	$136,182
Project E... Level Mechanical Project Engineer	$159,856

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

District of Columbia: $96,588.
California: $96,221.
Massachusetts: $94,939.

District of Columbia $96,588 California $96,221 Massachusetts $94,939 Washington $94,590 New Jersey $94,555 Alaska $94,433 Connecticut $93,229 New York $92,741

Hawaii $91,179 Rhode Island $90,446 Maryland $89,949 Minnesota $89,269 Colorado $89,007 Illinois $88,920 Oregon $88,588 Delaware $88,344

New Hampshire $88,190 Virginia $87,847 Pennsylvania $86,843 Nevada $86,338 North Dakota $86,172 Michigan $85,910 Wisconsin $85,814 Vermont $85,622

Texas $85,090 Maine $85,055 Arizona $85,003 Ohio $84,942 Georgia $84,139 Indiana $83,738 Wyoming $83,659 Utah $83,537

Iowa $83,485 Kansas $83,066 Louisiana $82,944 North Carolina $82,900 Missouri $82,883 Florida $82,543 Montana $82,360 Nebraska $82,185

Kentucky $82,089 South Carolina $81,740 Tennessee $81,522 Idaho $81,435 New Mexico $80,798 Oklahoma $80,658 Alabama $80,144 South Dakota $79,280

Arkansas $78,809 West Virginia $78,556 Mississippi $77,797

Top Paying Cities for Mechanical Project Engineers

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: $91,432
Little Creek: $90,586
Magnolia: $90,961

Lincoln, DE $91,432 Little Creek, DE $90,586 Magnolia, DE $90,961 Milford, DE $91,432 Marydel, DE $90,246 Millsboro, DE $91,432 Millville, DE $92,043 Milton, DE $91,432

Nassau, DE $91,432 Ocean View, DE $92,043 Rehoboth Beach, DE $92,043 Seaford, DE $90,473 Selbyville, DE $92,043 Smyrna, DE $90,141 Viola, DE $90,961 Woodside, DE $90,699

Bear, DE $89,478 Newark, DE $89,513 Claymont, DE $89,583 Delaware City, DE $89,513 Hockessin, DE $89,583 Kirkwood, DE $89,513 Middletown, DE $89,958 Montchanin, DE $89,583

New Castle, DE $89,583 Odessa, DE $90,080 Port Penn, DE $89,269 Rockland, DE $89,583 Saint Georges, DE $89,513 Townsend, DE $89,949 Winterthur, DE $89,583 Lewes, DE $91,432

Wilmington, DE $89,583 Dover, DE $90,542 Dover Afb, DE $90,752 Bethany Beach, DE $92,043 Bethel, DE $90,473 Bridgeville, DE $91,432 Camden Wyoming, DE $90,638 Cheswold, DE $90,333

Clayton, DE $90,106 Dagsboro, DE $92,043 Delmar, DE $90,473 Ellendale, DE $91,432 Felton, DE $91,432 Fenwick Island, DE $92,043 Frankford, DE $92,043 Frederica, DE $91,432

Georgetown, DE $91,432 Greenwood, DE $91,432 Harbeson, DE $91,432 Harrington, DE $91,432 Hartly, DE $90,062 Houston, DE $91,432 Kenton, DE $90,106 Laurel, DE $90,473

Yorklyn, DE $89,583

Mechanical Project Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Mechanical Project 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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$80,150

Average $88,545/year

$96,228

$6,679

Average $7,379/month

$8,019

$1,541

Average $1,703/week

$1,851

$39

Average $43/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,228	$8,019	$1,851	$46
Average	$88,545	$7,379	$1,703	$43
25th Percentile	$80,150	$6,679	$1,541	$39

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