What are the main factors that influence a Construction Project Engineer - Entry's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Construction Project Engineer - Entry's salary?

A Construction Project Engineer - Entry's salary grows with experience: a Construction Project Engineer - Entry (0-2 years)earns $89,191, a Construction Project Engineer - Intermediate (2-4 years)earns $104,588, a Construction Project Engineer - Senior (4-7 years)earns $124,153,

What are the highest paying states for a Construction Project Engineer - Entry?

Construction Project Engineer - Entry salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Construction Project Engineer - Entry roles are District of Columbia $95,300, California $94,900, Massachusetts $93,700. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Construction Project Engineer - Entry roles make?

Salaries for Construction Project Engineer - Entry level roles vary by specialization: Project Coordinator Sr. - Construction: $128,570; Construction Project Engineer - Senior: $119,800; Project Engineer III - Construction: $119,746; Construction Project Engineer: $105,565; Project Coordinator - Construction: $102,519.

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Construction Project Engineer - Entry Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Construction Project Engineer - Entry make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Construction Project Engineer - Entry in Rhode Island is $89,200 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a Construction Project Engineer - Entry's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,000
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,700 to $95,900
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,961

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Construction Project Engineer - Entry Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,900	$7,992	$1,844	$46
Average	$89,200	$7,433	$1,715	$43
25th Percentile	$80,700	$6,725	$1,552	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Construction Project Engineer - Entry Salaries

A Construction Project Engineer - Entry'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 Construction Project Engineer - Entry Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction Project Engineer - Entry'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:

Construction Project Engineer - Entry (0-2 years): $89,191
Construction Project Engineer - Intermediate (2-4 years): $104,588
Construction Project Engineer - Senior (4-7 years): $124,153

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Construction Project Engineer - Entry	0-2 years	$89,191
Construction Project Engineer - Intermediate	2-4 years	$104,588
Construction Project Engineer - Senior	4-7 years	$124,153

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How Do Construction Project Engineer - Entry 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 Construction Project Engineer - Entries. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $95,300.
California: $94,900.
Massachusetts: $93,700.

District of Columbia $95,300 California $94,900 Massachusetts $93,700 Washington $93,300 New Jersey $93,300 Alaska $93,200 Connecticut $92,000 New York $91,500

Hawaii $90,000 Rhode Island $89,200 Maryland $88,800 Minnesota $88,100 Colorado $87,800 Illinois $87,700 Oregon $87,400 Delaware $87,200

New Hampshire $87,000 Virginia $86,700 Pennsylvania $85,700 Nevada $85,200 North Dakota $85,000 Michigan $84,800 Wisconsin $84,700 Vermont $84,500

Texas $84,000 Arizona $83,900 Maine $83,900 Ohio $83,800 Georgia $83,000 Indiana $82,600 Wyoming $82,500 Utah $82,400

Iowa $82,400 Kansas $82,000 Louisiana $81,800 North Carolina $81,800 Missouri $81,800 Florida $81,400 Montana $81,300 Nebraska $81,100

Kentucky $81,000 South Carolina $80,700 Tennessee $80,400 Idaho $80,400 New Mexico $79,700 Oklahoma $79,600 Alabama $79,100 South Dakota $78,200

Arkansas $77,800 West Virginia $77,500 Mississippi $76,800

Top Paying Cities for Construction Project Engineer - Entries

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:

Adamsville: $90,700
Albion: $89,200
Ashaway: $91,000

Adamsville, RI $90,700 Albion, RI $89,200 Ashaway, RI $91,000 Barrington, RI $89,200 Block Island, RI $90,600 Bradford, RI $91,000 Bristol, RI $89,100 Carolina, RI $90,200

Charlestown, RI $90,300 Chepachet, RI $89,000 Clayville, RI $89,100 Coventry, RI $89,000 West Greenwich, RI $89,000 East Greenwich, RI $89,100 Exeter, RI $91,000 Fiskeville, RI $89,200

Forestdale, RI $89,100 Foster, RI $89,000 Glendale, RI $89,000 Greene, RI $90,000 Greenville, RI $89,200 Harmony, RI $89,200 Harrisville, RI $89,000 Hope, RI $89,200

Hope Valley, RI $91,000 Hopkinton, RI $91,100 Jamestown, RI $90,200 Kenyon, RI $91,000 Little Compton, RI $90,700 Manville, RI $89,200 Mapleville, RI $89,000 Newport, RI $90,200

Middletown, RI $90,600 North Kingstown, RI $88,900 North Scituate, RI $89,200 Oakland, RI $89,100 Pascoag, RI $89,000 Pawtucket, RI $89,200 Central Falls, RI $89,200 Cumberland, RI $89,200

Lincoln, RI $89,200 Portsmouth, RI $89,800 Prudence Island, RI $89,000 Rockville, RI $91,100 Saunderstown, RI $90,200 Shannock, RI $90,900 Slatersville, RI $89,100 Slocum, RI $90,200

Tiverton, RI $90,700 Wakefield, RI $90,100 Kingston, RI $90,100 Narragansett, RI $90,200 Peace Dale, RI $90,100 Warren, RI $89,200 Warwick, RI $89,200 Westerly, RI $91,100

West Kingston, RI $90,200 West Warwick, RI $89,200 Wood River Junction, RI $91,000 Woonsocket, RI $89,100 North Smithfield, RI $89,200 Wyoming, RI $91,000 Providence, RI $89,200 Cranston, RI $89,200

North Providence, RI $89,200 East Providence, RI $89,200 Riverside, RI $89,200 Rumford, RI $89,200 Smithfield, RI $89,200 Johnston, RI $89,200

Construction Project Engineer - Entry Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction Project Engineer - Entry'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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$80,700

Average $89,200/year

$95,900

$6,725

Average $7,433/month

$7,992

$1,552

Average $1,715/week

$1,844

$39

Average $43/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,900	$7,992	$1,844	$46
Average	$89,200	$7,433	$1,715	$43
25th Percentile	$80,700	$6,725	$1,552	$39

Construction Project Engineer - Entry Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Construction Project Engineer - Entry, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Construction Project Engineer - Intermediate role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $104,600 - a projected growth of 17% over your current level.

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