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 $87,177, a Project Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $99,255, a Project Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $118,265, a Project Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $135,304, a Project Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $158,817,

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 Rhode Island

How much does a Mechanical Project Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Mechanical Project Engineer in Rhode Island is $87,775 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,315
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,171 to $95,909
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,338

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Mechanical Project Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,909	$7,992	$1,844	$46
Average	$87,775	$7,315	$1,688	$42
25th Percentile	$79,171	$6,598	$1,523	$38

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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): $87,177
Early Career (1-2 years): $99,255
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,265
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,304
Expert (over 8 years): $158,817

Levels	Salary
Mechanica... Level Mechanical Project Engineer	$87,177
Project E... Level Mechanical Project Engineer	$99,255
Project E... Level Mechanical Project Engineer	$118,265
Project E... Level Mechanical Project Engineer	$135,304
Project E... Level Mechanical Project Engineer	$158,817

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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:

Adamsville: $89,214
Albion: $87,733
Ashaway: $89,553

Adamsville, RI $89,214 Albion, RI $87,733 Ashaway, RI $89,553 Barrington, RI $87,733 Block Island, RI $89,087 Bradford, RI $89,494 Bristol, RI $87,648 Carolina, RI $88,766

Charlestown, RI $88,859 Chepachet, RI $87,563 Clayville, RI $87,648 Coventry, RI $87,563 West Greenwich, RI $87,504 East Greenwich, RI $87,623 Exeter, RI $89,494 Fiskeville, RI $87,733

Forestdale, RI $87,648 Foster, RI $87,504 Glendale, RI $87,504 Greene, RI $88,486 Greenville, RI $87,733 Harmony, RI $87,707 Harrisville, RI $87,563 Hope, RI $87,733

Hope Valley, RI $89,553 Hopkinton, RI $89,578 Jamestown, RI $88,681 Kenyon, RI $89,468 Little Compton, RI $89,180 Manville, RI $87,733 Mapleville, RI $87,504 Newport, RI $88,698

Middletown, RI $89,070 North Kingstown, RI $87,479 North Scituate, RI $87,707 Oakland, RI $87,589 Pascoag, RI $87,538 Pawtucket, RI $87,733 Central Falls, RI $87,733 Cumberland, RI $87,733

Lincoln, RI $87,733 Portsmouth, RI $88,342 Prudence Island, RI $87,563 Rockville, RI $89,578 Saunderstown, RI $88,732 Shannock, RI $89,443 Slatersville, RI $87,648 Slocum, RI $88,732

Tiverton, RI $89,240 Wakefield, RI $88,639 Kingston, RI $88,656 Narragansett, RI $88,672 Peace Dale, RI $88,639 Warren, RI $87,707 Warwick, RI $87,733 Westerly, RI $89,604

West Kingston, RI $88,706 West Warwick, RI $87,733 Wood River Junction, RI $89,494 Woonsocket, RI $87,648 North Smithfield, RI $87,707 Wyoming, RI $89,468 Providence, RI $87,733 Cranston, RI $87,733

North Providence, RI $87,733 East Providence, RI $87,733 Riverside, RI $87,733 Rumford, RI $87,733 Smithfield, RI $87,733 Johnston, RI $87,733

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.

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$79,171

Average $87,775/year

$95,909

$6,598

Average $7,315/month

$7,992

$1,523

Average $1,688/week

$1,844

$38

Average $42/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,909	$7,992	$1,844	$46
Average	$87,775	$7,315	$1,688	$42
25th Percentile	$79,171	$6,598	$1,523	$38

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