What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Project Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Assistant Project Engineer's salary?

An Assistant Project Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Assistant Project Engineer (0-2 years)earns $92,034, a Project Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $104,797, a Project Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $124,889, a Project Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $142,872, a Project Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $167,679,

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Project Engineer?

Assistant Project Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Project Engineer roles are District of Columbia $98,167, California $97,795, Massachusetts $96,491. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Project Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Project Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Project Engineer V: $156,882; Project Engineer IV: $133,672; Project Engineer III - Construction: $119,746; Project Engineer III: $116,847; Project Engineer II - Construction: $100,876.

Assistant Project Engineer Salary in Hawaii

How much does an Assistant Project Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Project Engineer in Hawaii is $92,670 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,187
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,539 to $101,315
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,226

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Assistant Project Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,315	$8,443	$1,948	$49
Average	$92,670	$7,722	$1,782	$45
25th Percentile	$83,539	$6,962	$1,607	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Project Engineer Salaries

An Assistant Project Engineer'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 Assistant Project Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Project Engineer'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): $92,034
Early Career (1-2 years): $104,797
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $124,889
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,872
Expert (over 8 years): $167,679

Levels	Salary
Assistant... Level Assistant Project Engineer	$92,034
Project E... Level Assistant Project Engineer	$104,797
Project E... Level Assistant Project Engineer	$124,889
Project E... Level Assistant Project Engineer	$142,872
Project E... Level Assistant Project Engineer	$167,679

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How Do Assistant Project Engineer 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 Assistant Project Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $98,167.
California: $97,795.
Massachusetts: $96,491.

District of Columbia $98,167 California $97,795 Massachusetts $96,491 Washington $96,137 New Jersey $96,101 Alaska $95,977 Connecticut $94,753 New York $94,257

Hawaii $92,670 Rhode Island $91,925 Maryland $91,420 Minnesota $90,728 Colorado $90,462 Illinois $90,373 Oregon $90,037 Delaware $89,788

New Hampshire $89,632 Virginia $89,283 Pennsylvania $88,263 Nevada $87,749 North Dakota $87,581 Michigan $87,315 Wisconsin $87,217 Vermont $87,022

Texas $86,481 Maine $86,446 Arizona $86,393 Ohio $86,330 Georgia $85,515 Indiana $85,107 Wyoming $85,027 Utah $84,903

Iowa $84,850 Kansas $84,424 Louisiana $84,300 North Carolina $84,256 Missouri $84,238 Florida $83,892 Montana $83,706 Nebraska $83,529

Kentucky $83,431 South Carolina $83,077 Tennessee $82,855 Idaho $82,766 New Mexico $82,119 Oklahoma $81,977 Alabama $81,454 South Dakota $80,576

Arkansas $80,098 West Virginia $79,840 Mississippi $79,069

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Project Engineers

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:

Aiea: $92,200
Anahola: $91,579
Captain Cook: $91,579

Aiea, HI $92,200 Anahola, HI $91,579 Captain Cook, HI $91,579 Eleele, HI $91,579 Ewa Beach, HI $92,200 Kapolei, HI $91,996 Haiku, HI $91,579 Hakalau, HI $91,579

Haleiwa, HI $91,579 Hana, HI $91,579 Hanalei, HI $91,579 Hanamaulu, HI $91,579 Hanapepe, HI $91,579 Hauula, HI $91,783 Hawaii National Park, HI $91,579 Hawi, HI $91,579

Hilo, HI $91,579 Princeville, HI $91,579 Holualoa, HI $91,579 Honaunau, HI $91,579 Honokaa, HI $91,579 Honomu, HI $91,579 Hoolehua, HI $91,579 Kaaawa, HI $91,952

Kahuku, HI $91,579 Kahului, HI $91,579 Kailua, HI $92,200 Ocean View, HI $91,579 Waikoloa, HI $91,579 Keauhou, HI $91,579 Kailua Kona, HI $91,579 Kalaheo, HI $91,579

Kalaupapa, HI $91,579 Kamuela, HI $91,579 Kaneohe, HI $92,200 Kapaa, HI $91,579 Kaumakani, HI $91,579 Kaunakakai, HI $91,579 Keaau, HI $91,579 Kealakekua, HI $91,579

Kealia, HI $91,579 Kekaha, HI $91,579 Kihei, HI $91,579 Kilauea, HI $91,579 Kapaau, HI $91,579 Koloa, HI $91,579 Kualapuu, HI $91,579 Kunia, HI $91,907

Kurtistown, HI $91,579 Lahaina, HI $91,579 Laie, HI $91,659 Lanai City, HI $91,579 Laupahoehoe, HI $91,579 Lawai, HI $91,579 Lihue, HI $91,579 Makawao, HI $91,579

Makaweli, HI $91,579 Maunaloa, HI $91,579 Mountain View, HI $91,579 Naalehu, HI $91,579 Ninole, HI $91,579 Ookala, HI $91,579 Paauilo, HI $91,579 Pahala, HI $91,579

Pahoa, HI $91,579 Paia, HI $91,579 Papaaloa, HI $91,579 Papaikou, HI $91,579 Pearl City, HI $92,200 Pepeekeo, HI $91,579 Puunene, HI $91,579 Volcano, HI $91,579

Wahiawa, HI $91,907 Pukalani, HI $91,579 Mililani, HI $92,031 Kula, HI $91,579 Waialua, HI $91,579 Waianae, HI $91,659 Wailuku, HI $91,579 Waimanalo, HI $92,200

Waimea, HI $91,579 Waipahu, HI $92,156 Honolulu, HI $92,200 J B P H H, HI $92,200 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $91,952 Schofield Barracks, HI $91,872 Fort Shafter, HI $92,200 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $92,200

Camp H M Smith, HI $92,200 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $92,156 Wake Island, HI $92,200

Assistant Project Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Project Engineer'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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$83,539

Average $92,670/year

$101,315

$6,962

Average $7,722/month

$8,443

$1,607

Average $1,782/week

$1,948

$40

Average $45/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,315	$8,443	$1,948	$49
Average	$92,670	$7,722	$1,782	$45
25th Percentile	$83,539	$6,962	$1,607	$40

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