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

A Project Engineering Technician 's salary grows with experience: a Project Engineering Technician I (0-1 years)earns $50,557, a Project Engineering Technician II (1-3 years)earns $59,933, a Project Engineering Technician III (3-5 years)earns $65,489, a Project Engineering Supervisor (5+ years)earns $83,670, a Project Engineering Senior Supervisor (5+ years)earns $118,544,

What are the highest paying states for a Project Engineering Technician III?

Project Engineering Technician III salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Project Engineering Technician III roles are District of Columbia $71,600, California $71,329, Massachusetts $70,378. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Project Engineering Technician level roles vary by specialization: Civil Engineering Technician III: $73,174; Engineering Aide III: $71,814; Mechanical Engineering Technician III: $67,572; Engineering Technician III: $67,216; Engineering Program/Project Management Technician III: $64,700.

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Project Engineering Technician III Salary in Delaware

How much does a Project Engineering Technician III make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Project Engineering Technician III in Delaware is $65,489 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,019
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,254 to $72,571
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,487

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Project Engineering Technician III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,571	$6,048	$1,396	$35
Average	$65,489	$5,457	$1,259	$31
25th Percentile	$60,254	$5,021	$1,159	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Project Engineering Technician III Salaries

A Project Engineering Technician III'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 Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Project Engineering Technician III'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 Technician I (0-1 years): $50,557
Project Engineering Technician II (1-3 years): $59,933
Project Engineering Technician III (3-5 years): $65,489
Project Engineering Supervisor (5+ years): $83,670
Project Engineering Senior Supervisor (5+ years): $118,544

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Project Engineering Technician I	0-1 years	$50,557
Project Engineering Technician II	1-3 years	$59,933
Project Engineering Technician III	3-5 years	$65,489
Project Engineering Supervisor	5+ years	$83,670
Project Engineering Senior Supervisor	5+ years	$118,544

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How Do Project Engineering Technician III 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 Technician IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $71,600.
California: $71,329.
Massachusetts: $70,378.

District of Columbia $71,600 California $71,329 Massachusetts $70,378 Washington $70,120 New Jersey $70,094 Alaska $70,003 Connecticut $69,111 New York $68,749

Hawaii $67,591 Rhode Island $67,048 Maryland $66,679 Minnesota $66,175 Colorado $65,981 Illinois $65,916 Oregon $65,670 Delaware $65,489

New Hampshire $65,375 Virginia $65,121 Pennsylvania $64,377 Nevada $64,002 North Dakota $63,879 Michigan $63,685 Wisconsin $63,614 Vermont $63,472

Texas $63,077 Maine $63,051 Arizona $63,012 Ohio $62,967 Georgia $62,372 Indiana $62,075 Wyoming $62,017 Utah $61,926

Iowa $61,887 Kansas $61,577 Louisiana $61,486 North Carolina $61,454 Missouri $61,441 Florida $61,189 Montana $61,053 Nebraska $60,924

Kentucky $60,853 South Carolina $60,594 Tennessee $60,432 Idaho $60,368 New Mexico $59,896 Oklahoma $59,792 Alabama $59,410 South Dakota $58,770

Arkansas $58,421 West Virginia $58,234 Mississippi $57,671

Top Paying Cities for Project Engineering Technician IIIs

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: $65,194
Little Creek: $65,672
Magnolia: $65,577

Lincoln, DE $65,194 Little Creek, DE $65,672 Magnolia, DE $65,577 Milford, DE $65,360 Marydel, DE $65,467 Millsboro, DE $64,921 Millville, DE $65,021 Milton, DE $65,134

Nassau, DE $65,181 Ocean View, DE $65,010 Rehoboth Beach, DE $65,135 Seaford, DE $65,172 Selbyville, DE $64,902 Smyrna, DE $65,717 Viola, DE $65,414 Woodside, DE $65,590

Bear, DE $65,439 Newark, DE $65,414 Claymont, DE $65,548 Delaware City, DE $65,480 Hockessin, DE $65,408 Kirkwood, DE $65,467 Middletown, DE $65,493 Montchanin, DE $65,423

New Castle, DE $65,433 Odessa, DE $65,525 Port Penn, DE $65,569 Rockland, DE $65,430 Saint Georges, DE $65,472 Townsend, DE $65,573 Winterthur, DE $65,438 Lewes, DE $65,159

Wilmington, DE $65,412 Dover, DE $65,672 Dover Afb, DE $65,326 Bethany Beach, DE $64,942 Bethel, DE $65,009 Bridgeville, DE $65,162 Camden Wyoming, DE $65,487 Cheswold, DE $65,650

Clayton, DE $65,652 Dagsboro, DE $64,896 Delmar, DE $64,792 Ellendale, DE $64,989 Felton, DE $65,355 Fenwick Island, DE $64,911 Frankford, DE $64,797 Frederica, DE $65,419

Georgetown, DE $64,872 Greenwood, DE $65,172 Harbeson, DE $64,941 Harrington, DE $65,272 Hartly, DE $65,475 Houston, DE $65,179 Kenton, DE $65,655 Laurel, DE $64,833

Yorklyn, DE $65,428

Project Engineering Technician III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Project Engineering Technician III'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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$60,254

Average $65,489/year

$72,571

$5,021

Average $5,457/month

$6,048

$1,159

Average $1,259/week

$1,396

$29

Average $31/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,571	$6,048	$1,396	$35
Average	$65,489	$5,457	$1,259	$31
25th Percentile	$60,254	$5,021	$1,159	$29

Project Engineering Technician III Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Project Engineering Technician III, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Project Engineering Supervisor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $83,670 - a projected growth of 28% over your current level.

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