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

A Project Engineer I - Construction's salary grows with experience: a Project Engineer I - Construction (0-2 years)earns $89,198, a Project Engineer II - Construction (2-4 years)earns $104,601, a Project Engineer III - Construction (4-7 years)earns $124,176,

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

Project Engineer I - Construction salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Project Engineer I - Construction roles are District of Columbia $95,255, California $94,893, Massachusetts $93,629. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Project Engineer I - Construction level roles vary by specialization: Construction Project Engineer - Senior: $119,800; Project Engineer III - Construction: $119,769; Construction Project Engineer: $105,574; Construction Project Engineer - Intermediate: $100,900; Project Engineer II - Construction: $100,888.

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Project Engineer I - Construction Salary in Rhode Island

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

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Project Engineer I - Construction in Rhode Island is $89,198 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,891
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,696 to $95,842
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,956

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Project Engineer I - Construction Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,842	$7,987	$1,843	$46
Average	$89,198	$7,433	$1,715	$43
25th Percentile	$80,696	$6,725	$1,552	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Project Engineer I - Construction Salaries

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

Experience is a primary driver of a Project Engineer I - Construction'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 I - Construction (0-2 years): $89,198
Project Engineer II - Construction (2-4 years): $104,601
Project Engineer III - Construction (4-7 years): $124,176

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Project Engineer I - Construction	0-2 years	$89,198
Project Engineer II - Construction	2-4 years	$104,601
Project Engineer III - Construction	4-7 years	$124,176

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

District of Columbia: $95,255.
California: $94,893.
Massachusetts: $93,629.

District of Columbia $95,255 California $94,893 Massachusetts $93,629 Washington $93,284 New Jersey $93,250 Alaska $93,130 Connecticut $91,942 New York $91,461

Hawaii $89,921 Rhode Island $89,198 Maryland $88,708 Minnesota $88,037 Colorado $87,778 Illinois $87,692 Oregon $87,365 Delaware $87,125

New Hampshire $86,973 Virginia $86,634 Pennsylvania $85,645 Nevada $85,146 North Dakota $84,982 Michigan $84,724 Wisconsin $84,630 Vermont $84,440

Texas $83,916 Maine $83,881 Arizona $83,830 Ohio $83,769 Georgia $82,978 Indiana $82,582 Wyoming $82,505 Utah $82,384

Iowa $82,333 Kansas $81,920 Louisiana $81,799 North Carolina $81,756 Missouri $81,739 Florida $81,403 Montana $81,223 Nebraska $81,051

Kentucky $80,956 South Carolina $80,612 Tennessee $80,397 Idaho $80,311 New Mexico $79,683 Oklahoma $79,545 Alabama $79,038 South Dakota $78,186

Arkansas $77,721 West Virginia $77,472 Mississippi $76,723

Top Paying Cities for Project Engineer I - Constructions

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: $90,313
Albion: $89,550
Ashaway: $90,142

Adamsville, RI $90,313 Albion, RI $89,550 Ashaway, RI $90,142 Barrington, RI $89,314 Block Island, RI $89,811 Bradford, RI $90,088 Bristol, RI $89,658 Carolina, RI $89,939

Charlestown, RI $89,971 Chepachet, RI $89,792 Clayville, RI $89,542 Coventry, RI $89,546 West Greenwich, RI $89,793 East Greenwich, RI $89,486 Exeter, RI $89,768 Fiskeville, RI $89,312

Forestdale, RI $90,001 Foster, RI $89,745 Glendale, RI $90,008 Greene, RI $89,863 Greenville, RI $89,347 Harmony, RI $89,462 Harrisville, RI $89,969 Hope, RI $89,368

Hope Valley, RI $90,063 Hopkinton, RI $90,181 Jamestown, RI $89,880 Kenyon, RI $89,928 Little Compton, RI $90,299 Manville, RI $89,668 Mapleville, RI $89,810 Newport, RI $89,971

Middletown, RI $90,010 North Kingstown, RI $89,640 North Scituate, RI $89,463 Oakland, RI $89,907 Pascoag, RI $90,028 Pawtucket, RI $89,181 Central Falls, RI $89,220 Cumberland, RI $89,727

Lincoln, RI $89,310 Portsmouth, RI $89,961 Prudence Island, RI $89,776 Rockville, RI $90,168 Saunderstown, RI $89,826 Shannock, RI $89,933 Slatersville, RI $90,002 Slocum, RI $89,823

Tiverton, RI $90,235 Wakefield, RI $89,903 Kingston, RI $89,868 Narragansett, RI $89,928 Peace Dale, RI $89,891 Warren, RI $89,545 Warwick, RI $89,295 Westerly, RI $90,163

West Kingston, RI $89,897 West Warwick, RI $89,404 Wood River Junction, RI $90,025 Woonsocket, RI $90,006 North Smithfield, RI $89,801 Wyoming, RI $89,933 Providence, RI $89,155 Cranston, RI $89,167

North Providence, RI $89,177 East Providence, RI $89,161 Riverside, RI $89,189 Rumford, RI $89,176 Smithfield, RI $89,357 Johnston, RI $89,207

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

Understanding how a Project Engineer I - Construction'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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$80,696

Average $89,198/year

$95,842

$6,725

Average $7,433/month

$7,987

$1,552

Average $1,715/week

$1,843

$39

Average $43/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,842	$7,987	$1,843	$46
Average	$89,198	$7,433	$1,715	$43
25th Percentile	$80,696	$6,725	$1,552	$39

Project Engineer I - Construction Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Project Engineer I - Construction, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Project Engineer II - Construction role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $104,601 - a projected growth of 17% over your current level.

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