What are the main factors that influence a Project Engineering Director'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 Engineering Director's salary?

A Project Engineering Director's salary grows with experience: a Project Engineering Senior Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $118,544, a Project Engineering Manager (5+ years)earns $152,391, a Project Engineering Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $174,423, a Project Engineering Director (5+ years)earns $198,828, a Project Engineering Senior Director (5+ years)earns $222,312,

What are the highest paying states for a Project Engineering Director?

Project Engineering Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Project Engineering Director roles are District of Columbia $217,382, California $216,558, Massachusetts $213,671. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Project Engineering Director roles make?

Salaries for Project Engineering Director level roles vary by specialization: Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Director: $219,600; Engineering Project Controls Management - Senior Director: $219,530; VP of Project Engineering: $219,524; Engineering Program Management Director: $210,096; Engineering Director: $200,985.

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Project Engineering Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Project Engineering Director make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Project Engineering Director in Delaware is $198,828 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $96.

However, a Project Engineering Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $238,062
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $176,724 to $219,365
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $156,600

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Project Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$219,365	$18,280	$4,219	$105
Average	$198,828	$16,569	$3,824	$96
25th Percentile	$176,724	$14,727	$3,399	$85

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Key Factors That Influence Project Engineering Director Salaries

A Project Engineering Director'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 Engineering Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Project Engineering Director'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 Engineering Senior Supervisor (3-5 years): $118,544
Project Engineering Manager (5+ years): $152,391
Project Engineering Senior Manager (5+ years): $174,423
Project Engineering Director (5+ years): $198,828
Project Engineering Senior Director (5+ years): $222,312

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Project Engineering Senior Supervisor	3-5 years	$118,544
Project Engineering Manager	5+ years	$152,391
Project Engineering Senior Manager	5+ years	$174,423
Project Engineering Director	5+ years	$198,828
Project Engineering Senior Director	5+ years	$222,312

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How Do Project Engineering Director 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 Engineering Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $217,382.
California: $216,558.
Massachusetts: $213,671.

District of Columbia $217,382 California $216,558 Massachusetts $213,671 Washington $212,886 New Jersey $212,808 Alaska $212,533 Connecticut $209,823 New York $208,724

Hawaii $205,209 Rhode Island $203,560 Maryland $202,441 Minnesota $200,910 Colorado $200,321 Illinois $200,124 Oregon $199,378 Delaware $198,828

New Hampshire $198,483 Virginia $197,709 Pennsylvania $195,451 Nevada $194,313 North Dakota $193,940 Michigan $193,351 Wisconsin $193,135 Vermont $192,703

Texas $191,505 Maine $191,427 Arizona $191,309 Ohio $191,171 Georgia $189,365 Indiana $188,462 Wyoming $188,285 Utah $188,010

Iowa $187,893 Kansas $186,950 Louisiana $186,675 North Carolina $186,577 Missouri $186,538 Florida $185,772 Montana $185,360 Nebraska $184,967

Kentucky $184,751 South Carolina $183,966 Tennessee $183,475 Idaho $183,279 New Mexico $181,845 Oklahoma $181,531 Alabama $180,373 South Dakota $178,429

Arkansas $177,369 West Virginia $176,800 Mississippi $175,092

Top Paying Cities for Project Engineering Directors

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: $197,933
Little Creek: $199,382
Magnolia: $199,095

Lincoln, DE $197,933 Little Creek, DE $199,382 Magnolia, DE $199,095 Milford, DE $198,436 Marydel, DE $198,762 Millsboro, DE $197,103 Millville, DE $197,407 Milton, DE $197,749

Nassau, DE $197,892 Ocean View, DE $197,374 Rehoboth Beach, DE $197,753 Seaford, DE $197,864 Selbyville, DE $197,046 Smyrna, DE $199,520 Viola, DE $198,601 Woodside, DE $199,135

Bear, DE $198,675 Newark, DE $198,601 Claymont, DE $199,007 Delaware City, DE $198,799 Hockessin, DE $198,583 Kirkwood, DE $198,762 Middletown, DE $198,838 Montchanin, DE $198,628

New Castle, DE $198,658 Odessa, DE $198,936 Port Penn, DE $199,070 Rockland, DE $198,648 Saint Georges, DE $198,775 Townsend, DE $199,082 Winterthur, DE $198,671 Lewes, DE $197,825

Wilmington, DE $198,593 Dover, DE $199,382 Dover Afb, DE $198,332 Bethany Beach, DE $197,165 Bethel, DE $197,370 Bridgeville, DE $197,835 Camden Wyoming, DE $198,821 Cheswold, DE $199,317

Clayton, DE $199,323 Dagsboro, DE $197,028 Delmar, DE $196,712 Ellendale, DE $197,309 Felton, DE $198,420 Fenwick Island, DE $197,071 Frankford, DE $196,728 Frederica, DE $198,616

Georgetown, DE $196,953 Greenwood, DE $197,866 Harbeson, DE $197,164 Harrington, DE $198,169 Hartly, DE $198,785 Houston, DE $197,886 Kenton, DE $199,333 Laurel, DE $196,836

Yorklyn, DE $198,642

Project Engineering Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Project Engineering Director'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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$176,724

Average $198,828/year

$219,365

$14,727

Average $16,569/month

$18,280

$3,399

Average $3,824/week

$4,219

$85

Average $96/hour

$105

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$219,365	$18,280	$4,219	$105
Average	$198,828	$16,569	$3,824	$96
25th Percentile	$176,724	$14,727	$3,399	$85

Project Engineering Director Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Project Engineering Director, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the VP of Project Engineering role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $222,312 - a projected growth of 12% over your current level.

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