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

A Senior Project Manager - Engineering's salary grows with experience: a Project Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $93,301, a Project Engineering Senior Supervisor (10+ years)earns $131,954, a Senior Project Manager - Engineering (10+ years)earns $169,626, a Project Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $193,954, a Project Engineering Director (10+ years)earns $221,115,

What are the highest paying states for a Senior Project Manager - Engineering?

Senior Project Manager - Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior Project Manager - Engineering roles are District of Columbia $168,310, California $167,671, Massachusetts $165,437. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Senior Project Manager - Engineering roles make?

Salaries for Senior Project Manager - Engineering level roles vary by specialization: Traffic Engineering Project Manager: $162,485; Information Technology Project Engineering -Senior Team Lead: $160,100; Engineering Program/Project Management - Manager: $150,500; Project Engineering Manager: $150,463; Civil Engineering Project Manager: $143,336.

Senior Project Manager - Engineering Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a Senior Project Manager - Engineering make in District of Columbia?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Senior Project Manager - Engineering in District of Columbia is $169,191 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $81.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $191,913
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $153,083 to $181,085
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $138,417

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Senior Project Manager - Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$181,085	$15,090	$3,482	$87
Average	$169,191	$14,099	$3,254	$81
25th Percentile	$153,083	$12,757	$2,944	$74

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Project Manager - Engineering Salaries

A Senior Project Manager - 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 Senior Project Manager - Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Project Manager - 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): $93,301
Early Career (1-2 years): $131,954
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $169,626
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $193,954
Expert (over 8 years): $221,115

Levels	Salary
Project E... Level Senior Project Manager - Engineering	$93,301
Project E... Level Senior Project Manager - Engineering	$131,954
Senior Pr... Level Senior Project Manager - Engineering	$169,626
Project E... Level Senior Project Manager - Engineering	$193,954
Project E... Level Senior Project Manager - Engineering	$221,115

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

District of Columbia: $168,310.
California: $167,671.
Massachusetts: $165,437.

District of Columbia $168,310 California $167,671 Massachusetts $165,437 Washington $164,829 New Jersey $164,768 Alaska $164,555 Connecticut $162,457 New York $161,606

Hawaii $158,885 Rhode Island $157,608 Maryland $156,742 Minnesota $155,556 Colorado $155,100 Illinois $154,948 Oregon $154,370 Delaware $153,944

New Hampshire $153,677 Virginia $153,078 Pennsylvania $151,330 Nevada $150,448 North Dakota $150,159 Michigan $149,703 Wisconsin $149,536 Vermont $149,202

Texas $148,274 Maine $148,214 Arizona $148,122 Ohio $148,016 Georgia $146,617 Indiana $145,918 Wyoming $145,781 Utah $145,569

Iowa $145,477 Kansas $144,748 Louisiana $144,535 North Carolina $144,459 Missouri $144,428 Florida $143,836 Montana $143,516 Nebraska $143,212

Kentucky $143,045 South Carolina $142,437 Tennessee $142,057 Idaho $141,905 New Mexico $140,795 Oklahoma $140,552 Alabama $139,655 South Dakota $138,150

Arkansas $137,329 West Virginia $136,889 Mississippi $135,566

Top Paying Cities for Senior Project Manager - 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:

Parcel Return Service: $168,310
Washington: $168,310
Naval Anacost Annex: $168,310

Parcel Return Service, DC $168,310 Washington, DC $168,310 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $168,310 Washington Navy Yard, DC $168,310

Senior Project Manager - Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Project Manager - 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

$153,083

Average $169,191/year

$181,085

$12,757

Average $14,099/month

$15,090

$2,944

Average $3,254/week

$3,482

$74

Average $81/hour

$87

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$181,085	$15,090	$3,482	$87
Average	$169,191	$14,099	$3,254	$81
25th Percentile	$153,083	$12,757	$2,944	$74

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