Assistant Project Manager (Civil Engineer) Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Project Manager (Civil Engineer) make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Assistant Project Manager (Civil Engineer) in the United States is $84,779 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

However, an Assistant Project Manager (Civil Engineer)'s salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,616
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,026 to $94,639
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,878
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Assistant Project Manager (Civil Engineer) Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $94,639 $7,887 $1,820 $45
Average $84,779 $7,065 $1,630 $41
25th Percentile $78,026 $6,502 $1,501 $38
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Project Manager (Civil Engineer) Salaries

An Assistant Project Manager (Civil 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Project Manager (Civil Engineer) Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Project Manager (Civil 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): $83,534
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $99,820
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $121,814
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,842
  • Expert (over 8 years): $157,917
Levels Salary
Assistant... Level Assistant Project Manager (Civil Engineer)$83,534
IT Projec... Level Assistant Project Manager (Civil Engineer)$99,820
IT Projec... Level Assistant Project Manager (Civil Engineer)$121,814
IT Projec... Level Assistant Project Manager (Civil Engineer)$141,842
IT Projec... Level Assistant Project Manager (Civil Engineer)$157,917
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$99,820 < 2 yrs
$121,814 2-4 yrs
$141,842 5-8 yrs
$157,917 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Project Manager (Civil 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 Assistant Project Manager (Civil Engineer)s. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $93,867.
  • California: $93,511.
  • Massachusetts: $92,265.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Project Manager (Civil Engineer)s

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:

  • San Jose: $106,932
  • San Francisco: $105,881
  • Oakland: $103,532

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Project Manager (Civil Engineer)'s Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 21.61% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Scrum (Mentioned in 1.5% Job Postings): Using an agile process for managing the lifecycle development of software products.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 0.98% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
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Project Management 21.61%
Scrum 1.5%
Billing 0.98%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assistant Project Manager (Civil Engineer)'s salary.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Change Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Collaboration
 $89,018
5%
Leadership
 $89,018
5%
Change Management
 $88,170
4%
Presentation
 $88,170
4%
Agile
 $88,170
4%
Innovation
 $87,322
3%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Project Manager (Civil Engineer)'s Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Project Manager (Civil Engineer)s enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Project Manager (Civil Engineer) with a Associate's Degree is between $77,616 and $82,745).

Assistant Project Manager (Civil Engineer) Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Project Manager (Civil Engineer)
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.0%
High School 7.7%
Associates 8.4%
Bachelors 48.5%
Masters 34.2%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Assistant Project Manager (Civil Engineer) Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Project Manager (Civil 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.

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Average $84,779/year
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $94,639 $7,887 $1,820 $45
Average $84,779 $7,065 $1,630 $41
25th Percentile $78,026 $6,502 $1,501 $38

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Salary Trends for Assistant Project Manager (Civil Engineer)

Salaries for an Assistant Project Manager (Civil Engineer) can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $77,759 in 2023 to around $77,139 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Project Manager (Civil Engineer) salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Project Manager (Civil Engineer) Over Time

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