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

A Project Engineer - Entry's salary grows with experience: an Project Engineer - Entry (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 a Project Engineer - Entry?

Project Engineer - Entry salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Project Engineer - Entry roles are District of Columbia $95,390, California $94,990, Massachusetts $93,790. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Project Engineer - Entry level roles vary by specialization: Entry Reservoir Engineer: $140,300; Entry Level Project Engineer: $86,201; Project Engineer I: $86,110; Construction Project Engineer - Entry: $86,100; Project Engineer I - Construction: $86,022.

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Project Engineer - Entry Salary in Delaware

How much does a Project Engineer - Entry make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Project Engineer - Entry in Delaware is $87,290 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,383
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,390 to $95,190
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,287

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Project Engineer - Entry Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,190	$7,933	$1,831	$46
Average	$87,290	$7,274	$1,679	$42
25th Percentile	$78,390	$6,533	$1,508	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Project Engineer - Entry Salaries

A 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 Project Engineer - Entry Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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:

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

District of Columbia: $95,390.
California: $94,990.
Massachusetts: $93,790.

District of Columbia $95,390 California $94,990 Massachusetts $93,790 Washington $93,390 New Jersey $93,390 Alaska $93,290 Connecticut $92,090 New York $91,590

Hawaii $90,090 Rhode Island $89,290 Maryland $88,790 Minnesota $88,190 Colorado $87,890 Illinois $87,790 Oregon $87,490 Delaware $87,290

New Hampshire $87,090 Virginia $86,790 Pennsylvania $85,790 Nevada $85,290 North Dakota $85,090 Michigan $84,890 Wisconsin $84,790 Vermont $84,590

Arizona $83,990 Maine $83,990 Texas $83,990 Ohio $83,890 Georgia $83,090 Indiana $82,690 Wyoming $82,590 Utah $82,490

Iowa $82,490 Kansas $81,990 Louisiana $81,890 North Carolina $81,890 Missouri $81,890 Florida $81,490 Montana $81,290 Nebraska $81,190

Kentucky $81,090 South Carolina $80,690 Tennessee $80,490 Idaho $80,390 New Mexico $79,790 Oklahoma $79,690 Alabama $79,190 South Dakota $78,290

Arkansas $77,790 West Virginia $77,590 Mississippi $76,790

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Lincoln: $90,290
Little Creek: $89,490
Magnolia: $89,790

Lincoln, DE $90,290 Little Creek, DE $89,490 Magnolia, DE $89,790 Milford, DE $90,290 Marydel, DE $89,090 Millsboro, DE $90,290 Millville, DE $90,890 Milton, DE $90,290

Nassau, DE $90,290 Ocean View, DE $90,890 Rehoboth Beach, DE $90,890 Seaford, DE $89,390 Selbyville, DE $90,890 Smyrna, DE $88,990 Viola, DE $89,790 Woodside, DE $89,590

Bear, DE $88,390 Newark, DE $88,390 Claymont, DE $88,490 Delaware City, DE $88,390 Hockessin, DE $88,490 Kirkwood, DE $88,390 Middletown, DE $88,790 Montchanin, DE $88,490

New Castle, DE $88,490 Odessa, DE $88,990 Port Penn, DE $88,190 Rockland, DE $88,490 Saint Georges, DE $88,390 Townsend, DE $88,790 Winterthur, DE $88,490 Lewes, DE $90,290

Wilmington, DE $88,490 Dover, DE $89,390 Dover Afb, DE $89,590 Bethany Beach, DE $90,890 Bethel, DE $89,390 Bridgeville, DE $90,290 Camden Wyoming, DE $89,490 Cheswold, DE $89,190

Clayton, DE $88,990 Dagsboro, DE $90,890 Delmar, DE $89,390 Ellendale, DE $90,290 Felton, DE $90,290 Fenwick Island, DE $90,890 Frankford, DE $90,890 Frederica, DE $90,290

Georgetown, DE $90,290 Greenwood, DE $90,290 Harbeson, DE $90,290 Harrington, DE $90,290 Hartly, DE $88,890 Houston, DE $90,290 Kenton, DE $88,990 Laurel, DE $89,390

Yorklyn, DE $88,490

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

Understanding how a 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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$78,390

Average $87,290/year

$95,190

$6,533

Average $7,274/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	$95,190	$7,933	$1,831	$46
Average	$87,290	$7,274	$1,679	$42
25th Percentile	$78,390	$6,533	$1,508	$38

Project Engineer - Entry Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Project Engineer - Entry, 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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