What are the main factors that influence a Consulting Engineer I's salary?

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

How does experience change A Consulting Engineer 's salary?

A Consulting Engineer 's salary grows with experience: an Consulting Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $80,437, an Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $93,022, an Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $111,817, an Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $141,488, an Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $163,399,

What are the highest paying states for a Consulting Engineer I?

Consulting Engineer I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Consulting Engineer I roles are District of Columbia $90,452, California $90,109, Massachusetts $88,908. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Consulting Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Consulting Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Consulting Systems Engineer: $118,908; Consulting Software Engineer: $102,580; Corrosion Engineer I: $93,356; Senior Consulting Engineer: $84,242; Facilities Engineer I: $79,749.

Consulting Engineer I Salary in Nevada

How much does a Consulting Engineer I make in Nevada?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Consulting Engineer I in Nevada is $80,853 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,651
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,765 to $86,505
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,222

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Consulting Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,505	$7,209	$1,664	$42
Average	$80,853	$6,738	$1,555	$39
25th Percentile	$74,765	$6,230	$1,438	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Consulting Engineer I Salaries

A Consulting Engineer I'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 Consulting Engineer I Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Consulting Engineer I'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): $80,437
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,022
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,817
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,488
Expert (over 8 years): $163,399

Levels	Salary
Consultin... Level Consulting Engineer I	$80,437
Engineer ... Level Consulting Engineer I	$93,022
Engineer ... Level Consulting Engineer I	$111,817
Engineer ... Level Consulting Engineer I	$141,488
Engineer ... Level Consulting Engineer I	$163,399

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How Do Consulting Engineer I 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 Consulting Engineer Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $90,452.
California: $90,109.
Massachusetts: $88,908.

District of Columbia $90,452 California $90,109 Massachusetts $88,908 Washington $88,581 New Jersey $88,548 Alaska $88,434 Connecticut $87,307 New York $86,849

Hawaii $85,387 Rhode Island $84,701 Maryland $84,235 Minnesota $83,598 Colorado $83,353 Illinois $83,271 Oregon $82,961 Delaware $82,732

New Hampshire $82,588 Virginia $82,266 Pennsylvania $81,327 Nevada $80,853 North Dakota $80,698 Michigan $80,453 Wisconsin $80,363 Vermont $80,183

Texas $79,685 Maine $79,652 Arizona $79,603 Ohio $79,546 Georgia $78,794 Indiana $78,418 Wyoming $78,345 Utah $78,230

Iowa $78,181 Kansas $77,789 Louisiana $77,675 North Carolina $77,634 Missouri $77,618 Florida $77,299 Montana $77,128 Nebraska $76,964

Kentucky $76,874 South Carolina $76,548 Tennessee $76,343 Idaho $76,262 New Mexico $75,665 Oklahoma $75,535 Alabama $75,053 South Dakota $74,244

Arkansas $73,803 West Virginia $73,566 Mississippi $72,855

Top Paying Cities for Consulting Engineer Is

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:

The Lakes: $80,191
Alamo: $78,966
Henderson: $79,864

The Lakes, NV $80,191 Alamo, NV $78,966 Henderson, NV $79,864 Beatty, NV $78,966 Blue Diamond, NV $79,701 Boulder City, NV $79,047 Bunkerville, NV $78,966 Caliente, NV $78,966

Dyer, NV $81,368 Goldfield, NV $81,368 Hiko, NV $78,966 Indian Springs, NV $78,966 Jean, NV $78,966 Amargosa Valley, NV $78,966 Logandale, NV $78,966 Manhattan, NV $80,534

Mercury, NV $78,966 Mesquite, NV $78,966 Moapa, NV $78,966 Laughlin, NV $78,966 North Las Vegas, NV $80,191 Coyote Springs, NV $78,966 Cal Nev Ari, NV $78,966 Overton, NV $78,966

Pahrump, NV $78,966 Panaca, NV $78,966 Pioche, NV $78,966 Round Mountain, NV $80,534 Searchlight, NV $78,966 Silverpeak, NV $81,368 Tonopah, NV $80,011 Sloan, NV $79,864

Las Vegas, NV $80,191 Nellis Afb, NV $79,946 Ely, NV $76,531 Austin, NV $80,534 Baker, NV $76,956 Duckwater, NV $78,966 Eureka, NV $77,340 Lund, NV $77,626

Mc Gill, NV $76,956 Ruth, NV $76,956 Crystal Bay, NV $82,748 Dayton, NV $81,180 Denio, NV $77,699 Empire, NV $80,632 Fallon, NV $80,534 Fernley, NV $80,616

Gabbs, NV $80,534 Gardnerville, NV $80,444 Genoa, NV $81,343 Gerlach, NV $80,632 Glenbrook, NV $81,425 Golconda, NV $77,340 Hawthorne, NV $80,444 Imlay, NV $80,632

Lovelock, NV $80,632 Luning, NV $80,444 Mc Dermitt, NV $74,775 Mina, NV $80,444 Minden, NV $81,425 Nixon, NV $80,624 Orovada, NV $77,699 Paradise Valley, NV $72,863

Schurz, NV $80,444 Silver City, NV $81,670 Silver Springs, NV $80,608 Smith, NV $80,444 Sparks, NV $81,858 Sun Valley, NV $81,858 Valmy, NV $77,340 Verdi, NV $81,858

Virginia City, NV $81,670 Wadsworth, NV $80,657 Wellington, NV $80,444 Winnemucca, NV $80,632 Yerington, NV $80,444 Zephyr Cove, NV $81,098 Stateline, NV $81,016 Incline Village, NV $81,588

Reno, NV $81,858 Carson City, NV $81,670 Washoe Valley, NV $81,670 Elko, NV $70,951 Spring Creek, NV $70,951 Battle Mountain, NV $80,534 Crescent Valley, NV $70,951 Carlin, NV $70,951

Deeth, NV $70,951 Halleck, NV $70,951 Jackpot, NV $70,951 Jarbidge, NV $70,951 Lamoille, NV $70,951 Montello, NV $70,951 Mountain City, NV $70,951 Owyhee, NV $70,951

Ruby Valley, NV $70,951 Tuscarora, NV $70,951 Wells, NV $70,951 West Wendover, NV $75,175

Consulting Engineer I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Consulting Engineer I'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

$74,765

Average $80,853/year

$86,505

$6,230

Average $6,738/month

$7,209

$1,438

Average $1,555/week

$1,664

$36

Average $39/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,505	$7,209	$1,664	$42
Average	$80,853	$6,738	$1,555	$39
25th Percentile	$74,765	$6,230	$1,438	$36

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