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 $89,277, an Engineering Program/Project Management II (2-4 years)earns $101,657, an Engineering Program/Project Management III (4-7 years)earns $121,147, an Engineering Program/Project Management IV (7+ years)earns $138,591, an Engineering Program/Project Management V (7-10 years)earns $162,655,

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: $86,108; Construction Project Engineer - Entry: $86,100; Project Engineer I - Construction: $86,025.

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Project Engineer - Entry Salary in Rhode Island

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Project Engineer - Entry in Rhode Island is $89,290 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,147
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,290 to $97,590
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,096

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Project Engineer - Entry Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,590	$8,133	$1,877	$47
Average	$89,290	$7,441	$1,717	$43
25th Percentile	$80,290	$6,691	$1,544	$39

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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): $89,277
Engineering Program/Project Management II (2-4 years): $101,657
Engineering Program/Project Management III (4-7 years): $121,147
Engineering Program/Project Management IV (7+ years): $138,591
Engineering Program/Project Management V (7-10 years): $162,655

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Project Engineer - Entry	0-2 years	$89,277
Engineering Program/Project Management II	2-4 years	$101,657
Engineering Program/Project Management III	4-7 years	$121,147
Engineering Program/Project Management IV	7+ years	$138,591
Engineering Program/Project Management V	7-10 years	$162,655

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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 $84,790 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:

Adamsville: $90,790
Albion: $89,290
Ashaway: $91,090

Adamsville, RI $90,790 Albion, RI $89,290 Ashaway, RI $91,090 Barrington, RI $89,290 Block Island, RI $90,690 Bradford, RI $91,090 Bristol, RI $89,190 Carolina, RI $90,290

Charlestown, RI $90,390 Chepachet, RI $89,090 Clayville, RI $89,190 Coventry, RI $89,090 West Greenwich, RI $89,090 East Greenwich, RI $89,190 Exeter, RI $91,090 Fiskeville, RI $89,290

Forestdale, RI $89,190 Foster, RI $89,090 Glendale, RI $89,090 Greene, RI $90,090 Greenville, RI $89,290 Harmony, RI $89,290 Harrisville, RI $89,090 Hope, RI $89,290

Hope Valley, RI $91,090 Hopkinton, RI $91,190 Jamestown, RI $90,190 Kenyon, RI $90,990 Little Compton, RI $90,790 Manville, RI $89,290 Mapleville, RI $89,090 Newport, RI $90,290

Middletown, RI $90,590 North Kingstown, RI $88,990 North Scituate, RI $89,290 Oakland, RI $89,090 Pascoag, RI $89,090 Pawtucket, RI $89,290 Central Falls, RI $89,290 Cumberland, RI $89,290

Lincoln, RI $89,290 Portsmouth, RI $89,890 Prudence Island, RI $89,090 Rockville, RI $91,190 Saunderstown, RI $90,290 Shannock, RI $90,990 Slatersville, RI $89,190 Slocum, RI $90,290

Tiverton, RI $90,790 Wakefield, RI $90,190 Kingston, RI $90,190 Narragansett, RI $90,190 Peace Dale, RI $90,190 Warren, RI $89,290 Warwick, RI $89,290 Westerly, RI $91,190

West Kingston, RI $90,290 West Warwick, RI $89,290 Wood River Junction, RI $91,090 Woonsocket, RI $89,190 North Smithfield, RI $89,290 Wyoming, RI $90,990 Providence, RI $89,290 Cranston, RI $89,290

North Providence, RI $89,290 East Providence, RI $89,290 Riverside, RI $89,290 Rumford, RI $89,290 Smithfield, RI $89,290 Johnston, RI $89,290

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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$80,290

Average $89,290/year

$97,590

$6,691

Average $7,441/month

$8,133

$1,544

Average $1,717/week

$1,877

$39

Average $43/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,590	$8,133	$1,877	$47
Average	$89,290	$7,441	$1,717	$43
25th Percentile	$80,290	$6,691	$1,544	$39

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 $101,700 - a projected growth of 14% over your current level.

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