What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Project Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change An Entry Level Project Engineer's salary?

An Entry Level Project Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Entry Level Project Engineer (0-2 years)earns $87,204, an Engineering Program/Project Management II (2-4 years)earns $99,293, an Engineering Program/Project Management III (4-7 years)earns $118,324, an Engineering Program/Project Management IV (7+ years)earns $135,365, an Engineering Program/Project Management V (7-10 years)earns $158,874,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Project Engineer?

Entry Level Project Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Project Engineer roles are District of Columbia $95,401, California $95,001, Massachusetts $93,801. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Entry Level Project Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Petroleum Engineer: $106,006; engineer entry level: $88,563; Project Engineer - Entry: $86,190; Entry Level Aerospace Engineer: $79,702; Entry Level Security Engineer: $78,655.

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Entry Level Project Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Project Engineer make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Project Engineer in Delaware is $87,301 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,394
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,401 to $95,201
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,298

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Entry Level Project Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,201	$7,933	$1,831	$46
Average	$87,301	$7,275	$1,679	$42
25th Percentile	$78,401	$6,533	$1,508	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Project Engineer Salaries

An Entry Level Project Engineer'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 Entry Level Project Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Project Engineer'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:

Entry Level Project Engineer (0-2 years): $87,204
Engineering Program/Project Management II (2-4 years): $99,293
Engineering Program/Project Management III (4-7 years): $118,324
Engineering Program/Project Management IV (7+ years): $135,365
Engineering Program/Project Management V (7-10 years): $158,874

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Project Engineer	0-2 years	$87,204
Engineering Program/Project Management II	2-4 years	$99,293
Engineering Program/Project Management III	4-7 years	$118,324
Engineering Program/Project Management IV	7+ years	$135,365
Engineering Program/Project Management V	7-10 years	$158,874

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How Do Entry Level Project Engineer 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 Entry Level Project Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $95,401.
California: $95,001.
Massachusetts: $93,801.

District of Columbia $95,401 California $95,001 Massachusetts $93,801 Washington $93,401 New Jersey $93,401 Alaska $93,301 Connecticut $92,101 New York $91,601

Hawaii $90,101 Rhode Island $89,301 Maryland $88,801 Minnesota $88,201 Colorado $87,901 Illinois $87,801 Oregon $87,501 Delaware $87,301

New Hampshire $87,101 Virginia $86,801 Pennsylvania $85,801 Nevada $85,301 North Dakota $85,101 Michigan $84,901 Wisconsin $84,801 Vermont $84,601

Arizona $84,001 Maine $84,001 Texas $84,001 Ohio $83,901 Georgia $83,101 Indiana $82,701 Wyoming $82,601 Utah $82,501

Iowa $82,501 Kansas $82,001 Louisiana $81,901 North Carolina $81,901 Missouri $81,901 Florida $81,501 Montana $81,301 Nebraska $81,201

Kentucky $81,101 South Carolina $80,701 Tennessee $80,501 Idaho $80,401 New Mexico $79,801 Oklahoma $79,701 Alabama $79,201 South Dakota $78,301

Arkansas $77,801 West Virginia $77,601 Mississippi $76,801

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Project Engineers

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:

Lincoln: $90,301
Little Creek: $89,501
Magnolia: $89,801

Lincoln, DE $90,301 Little Creek, DE $89,501 Magnolia, DE $89,801 Milford, DE $90,301 Marydel, DE $89,101 Millsboro, DE $90,301 Millville, DE $90,901 Milton, DE $90,301

Nassau, DE $90,301 Ocean View, DE $90,901 Rehoboth Beach, DE $90,901 Seaford, DE $89,401 Selbyville, DE $90,901 Smyrna, DE $89,001 Viola, DE $89,801 Woodside, DE $89,601

Bear, DE $88,401 Newark, DE $88,401 Claymont, DE $88,501 Delaware City, DE $88,401 Hockessin, DE $88,501 Kirkwood, DE $88,401 Middletown, DE $88,801 Montchanin, DE $88,501

New Castle, DE $88,501 Odessa, DE $89,001 Port Penn, DE $88,201 Rockland, DE $88,501 Saint Georges, DE $88,401 Townsend, DE $88,801 Winterthur, DE $88,501 Lewes, DE $90,301

Wilmington, DE $88,501 Dover, DE $89,401 Dover Afb, DE $89,601 Bethany Beach, DE $90,901 Bethel, DE $89,401 Bridgeville, DE $90,301 Camden Wyoming, DE $89,501 Cheswold, DE $89,201

Clayton, DE $89,001 Dagsboro, DE $90,901 Delmar, DE $89,401 Ellendale, DE $90,301 Felton, DE $90,301 Fenwick Island, DE $90,901 Frankford, DE $90,901 Frederica, DE $90,301

Georgetown, DE $90,301 Greenwood, DE $90,301 Harbeson, DE $90,301 Harrington, DE $90,301 Hartly, DE $88,901 Houston, DE $90,301 Kenton, DE $89,001 Laurel, DE $89,401

Yorklyn, DE $88,501

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

Understanding how an Entry Level Project Engineer'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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$78,401

Average $87,301/year

$95,201

$6,533

Average $7,275/month

$7,933

$1,508

Average $1,679/week

$1,831

$38

Average $42/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,201	$7,933	$1,831	$46
Average	$87,301	$7,275	$1,679	$42
25th Percentile	$78,401	$6,533	$1,508	$38

Entry Level Project Engineer Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Entry Level Project Engineer, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Engineering Program/Project Management II role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $99,300 - a projected growth of 14% over your current level.

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