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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Construction Project Engineer - Senior?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Construction Project Engineer - Senior roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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

A Construction Project Engineer - Senior's salary grows with experience: a Construction Project Engineer - Entry (0-2 years)earns $89,201, a Construction Project Engineer - Intermediate (2-4 years)earns $104,607, a Construction Project Engineer - Senior (4-7 years)earns $124,188,

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

Construction Project Engineer - Senior salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Construction Project Engineer - Senior roles are District of Columbia $132,700, California $132,200, Massachusetts $130,400. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Construction Project Engineer - Senior level roles vary by specialization: Construction and Building Project Director: $203,400; Project Director - Construction: $203,393; Project Manager Sr. - Construction: $147,854; Project Coordinator Sr. - Construction: $128,575; Project Engineer III - Construction: $119,780.

Construction Project Engineer - Senior Salary in Rhode Island

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

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Construction Project Engineer - Senior in Rhode Island is $124,200 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $149,991
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $115,600 to $137,700
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,770

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Construction Project Engineer - Senior Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$137,700	$11,475	$2,648	$66
Average	$124,200	$10,350	$2,388	$60
25th Percentile	$115,600	$9,633	$2,223	$56

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Key Factors That Influence Construction Project Engineer - Senior Salaries

A Construction Project Engineer - Senior'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 - Senior Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction Project Engineer - Senior'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): $89,201
Construction Project Engineer - Intermediate (2-4 years): $104,607
Construction Project Engineer - Senior (4-7 years): $124,188

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Construction Project Engineer - Entry	0-2 years	$89,201
Construction Project Engineer - Intermediate	2-4 years	$104,607
Construction Project Engineer - Senior	4-7 years	$124,188

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

District of Columbia: $132,700.
California: $132,200.
Massachusetts: $130,400.

District of Columbia $132,700 California $132,200 Massachusetts $130,400 Washington $129,900 New Jersey $129,900 Alaska $129,700 Connecticut $128,100 New York $127,400

Hawaii $125,200 Rhode Island $124,200 Maryland $123,600 Minnesota $122,600 Colorado $122,300 Illinois $122,100 Oregon $121,700 Delaware $121,400

New Hampshire $121,100 Virginia $120,700 Pennsylvania $119,300 Nevada $118,600 North Dakota $118,400 Michigan $118,000 Wisconsin $117,900 Vermont $117,600

Texas $116,900 Arizona $116,800 Maine $116,800 Ohio $116,700 Georgia $115,600 Indiana $115,000 Wyoming $114,900 Utah $114,800

Iowa $114,700 Kansas $114,100 Louisiana $113,900 North Carolina $113,900 Missouri $113,900 Florida $113,400 Montana $113,100 Nebraska $112,900

Kentucky $112,800 South Carolina $112,300 Tennessee $112,000 Idaho $111,900 New Mexico $111,000 Oklahoma $110,800 Alabama $110,100 South Dakota $108,900

Arkansas $108,300 West Virginia $107,900 Mississippi $106,900

Top Paying Cities for Construction Project Engineer - Seniors

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: $125,800
Albion: $124,700
Ashaway: $125,600

Adamsville, RI $125,800 Albion, RI $124,700 Ashaway, RI $125,600 Barrington, RI $124,400 Block Island, RI $125,100 Bradford, RI $125,500 Bristol, RI $124,900 Carolina, RI $125,300

Charlestown, RI $125,300 Chepachet, RI $125,100 Clayville, RI $124,700 Coventry, RI $124,700 West Greenwich, RI $125,100 East Greenwich, RI $124,600 Exeter, RI $125,000 Fiskeville, RI $124,400

Forestdale, RI $125,400 Foster, RI $125,000 Glendale, RI $125,400 Greene, RI $125,200 Greenville, RI $124,400 Harmony, RI $124,600 Harrisville, RI $125,300 Hope, RI $124,500

Hope Valley, RI $125,400 Hopkinton, RI $125,600 Jamestown, RI $125,200 Kenyon, RI $125,300 Little Compton, RI $125,800 Manville, RI $124,900 Mapleville, RI $125,100 Newport, RI $125,300

Middletown, RI $125,400 North Kingstown, RI $124,900 North Scituate, RI $124,600 Oakland, RI $125,200 Pascoag, RI $125,400 Pawtucket, RI $124,200 Central Falls, RI $124,300 Cumberland, RI $125,000

Lincoln, RI $124,400 Portsmouth, RI $125,300 Prudence Island, RI $125,000 Rockville, RI $125,600 Saunderstown, RI $125,100 Shannock, RI $125,300 Slatersville, RI $125,400 Slocum, RI $125,100

Tiverton, RI $125,700 Wakefield, RI $125,200 Kingston, RI $125,200 Narragansett, RI $125,300 Peace Dale, RI $125,200 Warren, RI $124,700 Warwick, RI $124,400 Westerly, RI $125,600

West Kingston, RI $125,200 West Warwick, RI $124,500 Wood River Junction, RI $125,400 Woonsocket, RI $125,400 North Smithfield, RI $125,100 Wyoming, RI $125,300 Providence, RI $124,200 Cranston, RI $124,200

North Providence, RI $124,200 East Providence, RI $124,200 Riverside, RI $124,200 Rumford, RI $124,200 Smithfield, RI $124,500 Johnston, RI $124,300

Construction Project Engineer - Senior Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Construction Project Engineer - Senior salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $135,018. While startup companies pay approximate $114,488.

Construction Project Engineer - Senior Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$114,488
Growth Stage	51~500	$121,003
Established	501~5000	$130,474
Enterprise	5000+	$135,018

Construction Project Engineer - Senior Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Construction Project Engineer - Senior roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 110% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Construction sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Construction Project Engineer - Senior positions in MFG Durable or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Construction Project Engineer - Senior as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Construction Project Engineer - Senior

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$186,300	$90.0	50%
Construction	$149,040	$72.0	20%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$136,620	$66.0	10%

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

Understanding how a Construction Project Engineer - Senior'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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$115,600

Average $124,200/year

$137,700

$9,633

Average $10,350/month

$11,475

$2,223

Average $2,388/week

$2,648

$56

Average $60/hour

$66

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$137,700	$11,475	$2,648	$66
Average	$124,200	$10,350	$2,388	$60
25th Percentile	$115,600	$9,633	$2,223	$56

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