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 $85,151, a Project Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $96,948, a Project Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $115,516, a Project Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $132,159, 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 $93,735, California $93,380, Massachusetts $92,135. 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: $148,690; Mechanical Engineer V: $148,626; Mechanical Engineer Project Manager: $129,582; Project Lead Mechanical Engineer: $127,879; Mechanical Product Engineer III: $109,263.

Mechanical Project Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Mechanical Project Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Mechanical Project Engineer in Delaware is $85,735 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): $100,914
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,331 to $93,680
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,680

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Mechanical Project Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,680	$7,807	$1,802	$45
Average	$85,735	$7,145	$1,649	$41
25th Percentile	$77,331	$6,444	$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): $85,151
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,948
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,516
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,159
Expert (over 8 years): $155,125

Levels	Salary
Mechanica... Level Mechanical Project Engineer	$85,151
Project E... Level Mechanical Project Engineer	$96,948
Project E... Level Mechanical Project Engineer	$115,516
Project E... Level Mechanical Project Engineer	$132,159
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: $93,735.
California: $93,380.
Massachusetts: $92,135.

District of Columbia $93,735 California $93,380 Massachusetts $92,135 Washington $91,796 New Jersey $91,763 Alaska $91,644 Connecticut $90,476 New York $90,002

Hawaii $88,486 Rhode Island $87,775 Maryland $87,293 Minnesota $86,632 Colorado $86,378 Illinois $86,294 Oregon $85,972 Delaware $85,735

New Hampshire $85,586 Virginia $85,252 Pennsylvania $84,279 Nevada $83,788 North Dakota $83,627 Michigan $83,373 Wisconsin $83,280 Vermont $83,093

Texas $82,577 Maine $82,543 Arizona $82,492 Ohio $82,433 Georgia $81,654 Indiana $81,265 Wyoming $81,189 Utah $81,070

Iowa $81,019 Kansas $80,613 Louisiana $80,494 North Carolina $80,452 Missouri $80,435 Florida $80,105 Montana $79,927 Nebraska $79,758

Kentucky $79,665 South Carolina $79,326 Tennessee $79,114 Idaho $79,030 New Mexico $78,412 Oklahoma $78,276 Alabama $77,777 South Dakota $76,939

Arkansas $76,481 West Virginia $76,236 Mississippi $75,499

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: $88,732
Little Creek: $87,911
Magnolia: $88,275

Lincoln, DE $88,732 Little Creek, DE $87,911 Magnolia, DE $88,275 Milford, DE $88,732 Marydel, DE $87,580 Millsboro, DE $88,732 Millville, DE $89,324 Milton, DE $88,732

Nassau, DE $88,732 Ocean View, DE $89,324 Rehoboth Beach, DE $89,324 Seaford, DE $87,800 Selbyville, DE $89,324 Smyrna, DE $87,479 Viola, DE $88,275 Woodside, DE $88,021

Bear, DE $86,835 Newark, DE $86,869 Claymont, DE $86,937 Delaware City, DE $86,869 Hockessin, DE $86,937 Kirkwood, DE $86,869 Middletown, DE $87,301 Montchanin, DE $86,937

New Castle, DE $86,937 Odessa, DE $87,420 Port Penn, DE $86,632 Rockland, DE $86,937 Saint Georges, DE $86,869 Townsend, DE $87,293 Winterthur, DE $86,937 Lewes, DE $88,732

Wilmington, DE $86,937 Dover, DE $87,868 Dover Afb, DE $88,071 Bethany Beach, DE $89,324 Bethel, DE $87,800 Bridgeville, DE $88,732 Camden Wyoming, DE $87,961 Cheswold, DE $87,665

Clayton, DE $87,445 Dagsboro, DE $89,324 Delmar, DE $87,800 Ellendale, DE $88,732 Felton, DE $88,732 Fenwick Island, DE $89,324 Frankford, DE $89,324 Frederica, DE $88,732

Georgetown, DE $88,732 Greenwood, DE $88,732 Harbeson, DE $88,732 Harrington, DE $88,732 Hartly, DE $87,403 Houston, DE $88,732 Kenton, DE $87,445 Laurel, DE $87,800

Yorklyn, DE $86,937

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 January 01, 2026

$77,331

Average $85,735/year

$93,680

$6,444

Average $7,145/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	$93,680	$7,807	$1,802	$45
Average	$85,735	$7,145	$1,649	$41
25th Percentile	$77,331	$6,444	$1,487	$37

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