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Project engineer salary in Los Angeles, CA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Project Engineer make in Los Angeles, CA?

Average base salary

$105,950
11%
above national average
Average $105,950
Low $76,865
High $146,041

The average salary for a project engineer is $105,950 per year in Los Angeles, CA. 221 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 1, 2026).

Project Engineer job openings in Los Angeles, CA

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Project Engineer I (Sustainabi...
Los Angeles, CA
$85,000 - $100,000 a year
Full-time
1 month ago

Highest paying companies for Project Engineer in Los Angeles, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Los Angeles County Metropolita...
 
$203,616per year
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OBXtek Inc.
 
$185,000per year
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NES Fircroft
 
$176,800per year
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L3Harris
 
$171,500per year
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ATKINSON CONSTRUCTION
 
$166,400per year
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Rohadfox Corporation
 
$156,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Project Engineers near Los Angeles, CA

  1. Poway, CA
    $130,612 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $113,560 per year
  3. Irvine, CA
    $106,546 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $105,950 per year
  5. Santa Rosa, CA
    $101,480 per year

Where can a Project Engineer earn more?

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Entry Level Project Engineer

Job openings
Average $70,612 per year

Junior Project Engineer

Job openings
Average $64,271 per year

Senior Project Engineer

Job openings
Average $135,318 per year