What are the main factors that influence an MEP Project Manager's salary?

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

How does experience change An MEP Project Manager's salary?

An MEP Project Manager's salary grows with experience: a Project Manager I (0-2 years)earns $80,387, a Project Manager II (2-4 years)earns $100,475, a MEP Project Manager (4-7 years)earns $122,977, a Project Manager IV (7+ years)earns $138,525, a Project Manager V (7-10 years)earns $163,364,

What are the highest paying states for an MEP Project Manager?

MEP Project Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for MEP Project Manager roles are District of Columbia $132,179, California $131,677, Massachusetts $129,922. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of MEP Project Manager roles make?

Salaries for MEP Project Manager level roles vary by specialization: Mep Manager: $133,473; MEP Mechanical Drafter III: $79,800; MEP Design Technician III: $79,710; MEP Mechanical Designer III: $79,702; Assistant Mep Manager: $78,771.

MEP Project Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an MEP Project Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an MEP Project Manager in Rhode Island is $123,774 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $144,481
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $110,141 to $134,613
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $97,729

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MEP Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,613	$11,218	$2,589	$65
Average	$123,774	$10,315	$2,380	$60
25th Percentile	$110,141	$9,178	$2,118	$53

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Key Factors That Influence MEP Project Manager Salaries

An MEP Project Manager'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 MEP Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an MEP Project Manager'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): $80,387
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,475
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,977
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,525
Expert (over 8 years): $163,364

Levels	Salary
Project M... Level MEP Project Manager	$80,387
Project M... Level MEP Project Manager	$100,475
MEP Proje... Level MEP Project Manager	$122,977
Project M... Level MEP Project Manager	$138,525
Project M... Level MEP Project Manager	$163,364

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How Do MEP Project Manager 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 MEP Project Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $132,179.
California: $131,677.
Massachusetts: $129,922.

District of Columbia $132,179 California $131,677 Massachusetts $129,922 Washington $129,445 New Jersey $129,397 Alaska $129,230 Connecticut $127,582 New York $126,914

Hawaii $124,777 Rhode Island $123,774 Maryland $123,094 Minnesota $122,163 Colorado $121,804 Illinois $121,685 Oregon $121,231 Delaware $120,897

New Hampshire $120,687 Virginia $120,217 Pennsylvania $118,844 Nevada $118,151 North Dakota $117,925 Michigan $117,566 Wisconsin $117,435 Vermont $117,172

Texas $116,444 Maine $116,396 Arizona $116,325 Ohio $116,241 Georgia $115,143 Indiana $114,594 Wyoming $114,486 Utah $114,319

Iowa $114,248 Kansas $113,675 Louisiana $113,507 North Carolina $113,448 Missouri $113,424 Florida $112,958 Montana $112,708 Nebraska $112,469

Kentucky $112,338 South Carolina $111,860 Tennessee $111,562 Idaho $111,442 New Mexico $110,571 Oklahoma $110,380 Alabama $109,675 South Dakota $108,493

Arkansas $107,849 West Virginia $107,503 Mississippi $106,464

Top Paying Cities for MEP Project Managers

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: $125,321
Albion: $124,262
Ashaway: $125,084

Adamsville, RI $125,321 Albion, RI $124,262 Ashaway, RI $125,084 Barrington, RI $123,935 Block Island, RI $124,625 Bradford, RI $125,009 Bristol, RI $124,413 Carolina, RI $124,802

Charlestown, RI $124,847 Chepachet, RI $124,599 Clayville, RI $124,252 Coventry, RI $124,258 West Greenwich, RI $124,600 East Greenwich, RI $124,174 Exeter, RI $124,566 Fiskeville, RI $123,933

Forestdale, RI $124,888 Foster, RI $124,533 Glendale, RI $124,898 Greene, RI $124,697 Greenville, RI $123,981 Harmony, RI $124,141 Harrisville, RI $124,844 Hope, RI $124,011

Hope Valley, RI $124,974 Hopkinton, RI $125,139 Jamestown, RI $124,721 Kenyon, RI $124,787 Little Compton, RI $125,302 Manville, RI $124,426 Mapleville, RI $124,623 Newport, RI $124,846

Middletown, RI $124,901 North Kingstown, RI $124,388 North Scituate, RI $124,142 Oakland, RI $124,758 Pascoag, RI $124,926 Pawtucket, RI $123,750 Central Falls, RI $123,805 Cumberland, RI $124,508

Lincoln, RI $123,929 Portsmouth, RI $124,833 Prudence Island, RI $124,576 Rockville, RI $125,120 Saunderstown, RI $124,646 Shannock, RI $124,794 Slatersville, RI $124,889 Slocum, RI $124,642

Tiverton, RI $125,213 Wakefield, RI $124,752 Kingston, RI $124,704 Narragansett, RI $124,787 Peace Dale, RI $124,736 Warren, RI $124,255 Warwick, RI $123,909 Westerly, RI $125,114

West Kingston, RI $124,744 West Warwick, RI $124,061 Wood River Junction, RI $124,921 Woonsocket, RI $124,895 North Smithfield, RI $124,611 Wyoming, RI $124,794 Providence, RI $123,715 Cranston, RI $123,731

North Providence, RI $123,746 East Providence, RI $123,723 Riverside, RI $123,762 Rumford, RI $123,744 Smithfield, RI $123,995 Johnston, RI $123,787

MEP Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an MEP Project Manager'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

$110,141

Average $123,774/year

$134,613

$9,178

Average $10,315/month

$11,218

$2,118

Average $2,380/week

$2,589

$53

Average $60/hour

$65

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,613	$11,218	$2,589	$65
Average	$123,774	$10,315	$2,380	$60
25th Percentile	$110,141	$9,178	$2,118	$53

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