What are the main factors that influence a Mechanical 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 A Mechanical Project Engineer's salary?

A Mechanical Project Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Mechanical Project Engineer (0-2 years)earns $85,139, a Project Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $96,953, a Project Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $115,554, a Project Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $132,186, a Project Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $155,125,

What are the highest paying states for a Mechanical Project Engineer?

Mechanical Project Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Mechanical Project Engineer roles are District of Columbia $93,724, California $93,368, Massachusetts $92,124. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Mechanical Project Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Expert Mechanical Engineer: $148,590; Mechanical Engineer V: $148,567; Mechanical Engineer Project Manager: $129,590; Project Lead Mechanical Engineer: $127,878; Mechanical Product Engineer III: $109,261.

Mechanical Project Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Mechanical Project Engineer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Mechanical Project Engineer in Delaware is $85,724 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,942
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,305 to $93,690
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,639

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Mechanical Project Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,690	$7,807	$1,802	$45
Average	$85,724	$7,144	$1,649	$41
25th Percentile	$77,305	$6,442	$1,487	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Mechanical Project Engineer Salaries

A Mechanical 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 Mechanical Project Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Mechanical 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): $85,139
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,953
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,554
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,186
Expert (over 8 years): $155,125

Levels	Salary
Mechanica... Level Mechanical Project Engineer	$85,139
Project E... Level Mechanical Project Engineer	$96,953
Project E... Level Mechanical Project Engineer	$115,554
Project E... Level Mechanical Project Engineer	$132,186
Project E... Level Mechanical Project Engineer	$155,125

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

District of Columbia: $93,724.
California: $93,368.
Massachusetts: $92,124.

District of Columbia $93,724 California $93,368 Massachusetts $92,124 Washington $91,785 New Jersey $91,751 Alaska $91,633 Connecticut $90,465 New York $89,991

Hawaii $88,475 Rhode Island $87,764 Maryland $87,282 Minnesota $86,622 Colorado $86,368 Illinois $86,283 Oregon $85,961 Delaware $85,724

New Hampshire $85,575 Virginia $85,242 Pennsylvania $84,268 Nevada $83,777 North Dakota $83,617 Michigan $83,363 Wisconsin $83,270 Vermont $83,083

Texas $82,567 Maine $82,533 Arizona $82,482 Ohio $82,423 Georgia $81,644 Indiana $81,255 Wyoming $81,179 Utah $81,060

Iowa $81,009 Kansas $80,603 Louisiana $80,485 North Carolina $80,442 Missouri $80,425 Florida $80,095 Montana $79,917 Nebraska $79,748

Kentucky $79,655 South Carolina $79,316 Tennessee $79,105 Idaho $79,020 New Mexico $78,402 Oklahoma $78,267 Alabama $77,767 South Dakota $76,929

Arkansas $76,472 West Virginia $76,227 Mississippi $75,490

Top Paying Cities for Mechanical 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:

Lincoln: $85,338
Little Creek: $85,963
Magnolia: $85,839

Lincoln, DE $85,338 Little Creek, DE $85,963 Magnolia, DE $85,839 Milford, DE $85,555 Marydel, DE $85,696 Millsboro, DE $84,980 Millville, DE $85,111 Milton, DE $85,259

Nassau, DE $85,321 Ocean View, DE $85,097 Rehoboth Beach, DE $85,260 Seaford, DE $85,309 Selbyville, DE $84,956 Smyrna, DE $86,022 Viola, DE $85,626 Woodside, DE $85,856

Bear, DE $85,658 Newark, DE $85,626 Claymont, DE $85,801 Delaware City, DE $85,712 Hockessin, DE $85,619 Kirkwood, DE $85,696 Middletown, DE $85,729 Montchanin, DE $85,638

New Castle, DE $85,651 Odessa, DE $85,771 Port Penn, DE $85,828 Rockland, DE $85,646 Saint Georges, DE $85,701 Townsend, DE $85,834 Winterthur, DE $85,657 Lewes, DE $85,292

Wilmington, DE $85,623 Dover, DE $85,963 Dover Afb, DE $85,510 Bethany Beach, DE $85,007 Bethel, DE $85,095 Bridgeville, DE $85,296 Camden Wyoming, DE $85,721 Cheswold, DE $85,935

Clayton, DE $85,938 Dagsboro, DE $84,948 Delmar, DE $84,812 Ellendale, DE $85,069 Felton, DE $85,548 Fenwick Island, DE $84,967 Frankford, DE $84,819 Frederica, DE $85,633

Georgetown, DE $84,916 Greenwood, DE $85,310 Harbeson, DE $85,007 Harrington, DE $85,440 Hartly, DE $85,706 Houston, DE $85,318 Kenton, DE $85,942 Laurel, DE $84,865

Yorklyn, DE $85,644

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

Understanding how a Mechanical 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 June 01, 2026

$77,305

Average $85,724/year

$93,690

$6,442

Average $7,144/month

$7,807

$1,487

Average $1,649/week

$1,802

$37

Average $41/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,690	$7,807	$1,802	$45
Average	$85,724	$7,144	$1,649	$41
25th Percentile	$77,305	$6,442	$1,487	$37

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