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

A Project Engineering Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $146,629 for beginners, reaching about $148,929 at mid-level, and approach $153,572 for experts.

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

Project Engineering Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Project Engineering Manager roles are District of Columbia $166,597, California $165,965, Massachusetts $163,753. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Project Engineering Manager level roles vary by specialization: Project Engineering Senior Manager: $172,125; Electrical Engineering Project Manager: $161,451; Traffic Engineering Project Manager: $149,902; Civil Engineering Project Manager: $144,799; Facilities Project Engineering Manager: $134,700.

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Project Engineering Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Project Engineering Manager make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Project Engineering Manager in Delaware is $152,378 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $174,217
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $136,972 to $163,809
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $122,945

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Project Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$163,809	$13,651	$3,150	$79
Average	$152,378	$12,698	$2,930	$73
25th Percentile	$136,972	$11,414	$2,634	$66

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Key Factors That Influence Project Engineering Manager Salaries

A Project Engineering Manager'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 Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Project Engineering Manager'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 (less than 1 year): $146,629
Early Career (1-2 years): $147,319
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $148,929
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $150,768
Expert (over 8 years): $153,572

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Project Engineering Manager	$146,629
Intermediate Level Project Engineering Manager	$147,319
Senior Level Project Engineering Manager	$148,929
Specialist Level Project Engineering Manager	$150,768
Expert Level Project Engineering Manager	$153,572

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

District of Columbia: $166,597.
California: $165,965.
Massachusetts: $163,753.

District of Columbia $166,597 California $165,965 Massachusetts $163,753 Washington $163,151 New Jersey $163,091 Alaska $162,881 Connecticut $160,804 New York $159,961

Hawaii $157,268 Rhode Island $156,004 Maryland $155,147 Minnesota $153,973 Colorado $153,521 Illinois $153,371 Oregon $152,799 Delaware $152,378

New Hampshire $152,113 Virginia $151,520 Pennsylvania $149,790 Nevada $148,917 North Dakota $148,631 Michigan $148,180 Wisconsin $148,014 Vermont $147,683

Texas $146,766 Maine $146,705 Arizona $146,615 Ohio $146,510 Georgia $145,125 Indiana $144,433 Wyoming $144,298 Utah $144,087

Iowa $143,997 Kansas $143,275 Louisiana $143,064 North Carolina $142,989 Missouri $142,959 Florida $142,372 Montana $142,056 Nebraska $141,755

Kentucky $141,589 South Carolina $140,988 Tennessee $140,611 Idaho $140,461 New Mexico $139,363 Oklahoma $139,122 Alabama $138,234 South Dakota $136,744

Arkansas $135,932 West Virginia $135,496 Mississippi $134,186

Top Paying Cities for Project Engineering Managers

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: $157,704
Little Creek: $156,245
Magnolia: $156,892

Lincoln, DE $157,704 Little Creek, DE $156,245 Magnolia, DE $156,892 Milford, DE $157,704 Marydel, DE $155,658 Millsboro, DE $157,704 Millville, DE $158,758 Milton, DE $157,704

Nassau, DE $157,704 Ocean View, DE $158,758 Rehoboth Beach, DE $158,758 Seaford, DE $156,049 Selbyville, DE $158,758 Smyrna, DE $155,478 Viola, DE $156,892 Woodside, DE $156,441

Bear, DE $154,334 Newark, DE $154,394 Claymont, DE $154,515 Delaware City, DE $154,394 Hockessin, DE $154,515 Kirkwood, DE $154,394 Middletown, DE $155,162 Montchanin, DE $154,515

New Castle, DE $154,515 Odessa, DE $155,372 Port Penn, DE $153,973 Rockland, DE $154,515 Saint Georges, DE $154,394 Townsend, DE $155,147 Winterthur, DE $154,515 Lewes, DE $157,704

Wilmington, DE $154,515 Dover, DE $156,170 Dover Afb, DE $156,531 Bethany Beach, DE $158,758 Bethel, DE $156,049 Bridgeville, DE $157,704 Camden Wyoming, DE $156,335 Cheswold, DE $155,809

Clayton, DE $155,417 Dagsboro, DE $158,758 Delmar, DE $156,049 Ellendale, DE $157,704 Felton, DE $157,704 Fenwick Island, DE $158,758 Frankford, DE $158,758 Frederica, DE $157,704

Georgetown, DE $157,704 Greenwood, DE $157,704 Harbeson, DE $157,704 Harrington, DE $157,704 Hartly, DE $155,342 Houston, DE $157,704 Kenton, DE $155,417 Laurel, DE $156,049

Yorklyn, DE $154,515

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

Understanding how a Project Engineering Manager'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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$136,972

Average $152,378/year

$163,809

$11,414

Average $12,698/month

$13,651

$2,634

Average $2,930/week

$3,150

$66

Average $73/hour

$79

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$163,809	$13,651	$3,150	$79
Average	$152,378	$12,698	$2,930	$73
25th Percentile	$136,972	$11,414	$2,634	$66

Project Engineering Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Project Engineering Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Project Engineering Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $174,311 - a projected growth of 14% over your current level.

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