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)
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
| Years of experience | Per year |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Project Engineers in United States
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Highest paying cities for Project Engineers near United States
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Where can a Project Engineer earn more?
Compare salaries for Project Engineers in different locations
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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
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this certification | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | increase by 1 |
| 2012 | 1502 | increase by 150100.00% |
| 2013 | 4672 | increase by 211.05% |
| 2014 | 7280 | increase by 55.82% |
| 2015 | 2845 | decrease by 60.92% |
| 2016 | 2779 | decrease by 2.32% |
| 2017 | 1848 | decrease by 33.50% |
| 2018 | 9587 | increase by 418.78% |
| 2019 | 3699 | decrease by 61.42% |
Top companies hiring Project Engineers with the recommended certification
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Top schools offering PMP
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 ratings58% 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?
Project Manager
Job openingsAverage $87,410 per year
Design Engineer
Job openingsAverage $87,309 per year
Electrical Engineer
Job openingsAverage $95,640 per year
Site Engineer
Job openingsAverage $87,106 per year
Civil Engineer
Job openingsAverage $89,019 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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