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Project engineer salary in United States

How much does a Project Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$83,936
Average $83,936
Low $58,879
High $119,655
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
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The average salary for a project engineer is $83,936 per year in the United States. 17.7k salaries reported, updated at September 25, 2023

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Salaries by years of experience in the United States

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Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
3 to 5 years
6 to 9 years
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Top companies for Project Engineers in United States

  1. Lockheed Martin
    4.0
    9,355 reviews22 salaries reported
    $103,879per year
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Highest paying cities for Project Engineers near United States

  1. Houston, TX
    $92,004 per year
    335 salaries reported
  2. San Jose, CA
    $86,653 per year
    52 salaries reported
  3. Seattle, WA
    $85,568 per year
    238 salaries reported
  1. Denver, CO
    $85,219 per year
    486 salaries reported
  2. Everett, WA
    $84,584 per year
    31 salaries reported
  3. St. Louis, MO
    $83,773 per year
    125 salaries reported
  1. Tulsa, OK
    $83,756 per year
    70 salaries reported
  2. Phoenix, AZ
    $82,505 per year
    272 salaries reported
  3. Dallas, TX
    $79,509 per year
    145 salaries reported
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Where can a Project Engineer earn more?

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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Project Engineers

Most recommended certification

PMP

(earn +20.39% more)

The jobs requiring this certification have decrease by 61.42% since 2018. Project Engineers with this certification earn +20.39% more than the average base salary, which is $83,936 per year.

Job Trend
YearNumber of job openings on Indeed requiring this certificationChange from previous year
20111increase by 1
20121502increase by 150100.00%
20134672increase by 211.05%
20147280increase by 55.82%
20152845decrease by 60.92%
20162779decrease by 2.32%
20171848decrease by 33.50%
20189587increase by 418.78%
20193699decrease by 61.42%

Top companies hiring Project Engineers with the recommended certification

American Contracting & Environmental Services
USAM DC
DXI Construction
ASTi
Asvarya Management Consulting
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Top schools offering PMP

Master of Project Academy

29 reviews

Master of Project Academy

Top skills
Network Architecture
+51.21%salary
Top fields of study
Electrical Engineering Degree
+22.17%salary
Top licenses
Professional Engineer
+8.04%salary

More critical skills and qualifications that pay well

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Most common benefits for Project Engineers

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Continuing education credits
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Employee stock ownership plan
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Gym membership
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Profit sharing
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness program
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Salary satisfaction

Based on 995 ratings

58% of Project Engineers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.

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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?

Engineer

Job openings

Average $100,784 per year

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Common questions about salaries for a Project Engineer

As a project engineer how can I know if I am being paid fairly?

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