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 $80,378, a Project Manager II (2-4 years)earns $100,464, a MEP Project Manager (4-7 years)earns $122,974, a Project Manager IV (7+ years)earns $138,529, a Project Manager V (7-10 years)earns $163,367,

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 $132,180, California $131,678, Massachusetts $129,923. 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: $133,475; MEP Mechanical Drafter III: $79,700; MEP Design Technician III: $79,690; MEP Mechanical Designer III: $79,688; Assistant Mep Manager: $78,726.

MEP Project Manager Salary in Rhode Island

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an MEP Project Manager in Rhode Island is $123,775 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): $144,595
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $110,223 to $134,673
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $97,885

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MEP Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,673	$11,223	$2,590	$65
Average	$123,775	$10,315	$2,380	$60
25th Percentile	$110,223	$9,185	$2,120	$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): $80,378
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,464
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,974
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,529
Expert (over 8 years): $163,367

Levels	Salary
Project M... Level MEP Project Manager	$80,378
Project M... Level MEP Project Manager	$100,464
MEP Proje... Level MEP Project Manager	$122,974
Project M... Level MEP Project Manager	$138,529
Project M... Level MEP Project Manager	$163,367

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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: $132,180.
California: $131,678.
Massachusetts: $129,923.

District of Columbia $132,180 California $131,678 Massachusetts $129,923 Washington $129,446 New Jersey $129,398 Alaska $129,231 Connecticut $127,584 New York $126,915

Hawaii $124,778 Rhode Island $123,775 Maryland $123,095 Minnesota $122,164 Colorado $121,805 Illinois $121,686 Oregon $121,232 Delaware $120,898

New Hampshire $120,688 Virginia $120,218 Pennsylvania $118,845 Nevada $118,152 North Dakota $117,926 Michigan $117,567 Wisconsin $117,436 Vermont $117,173

Texas $116,445 Maine $116,397 Arizona $116,326 Ohio $116,242 Georgia $115,144 Indiana $114,595 Wyoming $114,487 Utah $114,320

Iowa $114,249 Kansas $113,676 Louisiana $113,508 North Carolina $113,449 Missouri $113,425 Florida $112,959 Montana $112,709 Nebraska $112,470

Kentucky $112,338 South Carolina $111,861 Tennessee $111,562 Idaho $111,443 New Mexico $110,572 Oklahoma $110,381 Alabama $109,676 South Dakota $108,494

Arkansas $107,850 West Virginia $107,503 Mississippi $106,465

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: $125,805
Albion: $123,716
Ashaway: $126,282

Adamsville, RI $125,805 Albion, RI $123,716 Ashaway, RI $126,282 Barrington, RI $123,716 Block Island, RI $125,626 Bradford, RI $126,199 Bristol, RI $123,596 Carolina, RI $125,172

Charlestown, RI $125,303 Chepachet, RI $123,477 Clayville, RI $123,596 Coventry, RI $123,477 West Greenwich, RI $123,393 East Greenwich, RI $123,560 Exeter, RI $126,199 Fiskeville, RI $123,716

Forestdale, RI $123,596 Foster, RI $123,393 Glendale, RI $123,393 Greene, RI $124,778 Greenville, RI $123,716 Harmony, RI $123,680 Harrisville, RI $123,477 Hope, RI $123,716

Hope Valley, RI $126,282 Hopkinton, RI $126,318 Jamestown, RI $125,053 Kenyon, RI $126,163 Little Compton, RI $125,757 Manville, RI $123,716 Mapleville, RI $123,393 Newport, RI $125,077

Middletown, RI $125,602 North Kingstown, RI $123,357 North Scituate, RI $123,680 Oakland, RI $123,513 Pascoag, RI $123,441 Pawtucket, RI $123,716 Central Falls, RI $123,716 Cumberland, RI $123,716

Lincoln, RI $123,716 Portsmouth, RI $124,575 Prudence Island, RI $123,477 Rockville, RI $126,318 Saunderstown, RI $125,124 Shannock, RI $126,127 Slatersville, RI $123,596 Slocum, RI $125,124

Tiverton, RI $125,841 Wakefield, RI $124,993 Kingston, RI $125,017 Narragansett, RI $125,041 Peace Dale, RI $124,993 Warren, RI $123,680 Warwick, RI $123,716 Westerly, RI $126,354

West Kingston, RI $125,088 West Warwick, RI $123,716 Wood River Junction, RI $126,199 Woonsocket, RI $123,596 North Smithfield, RI $123,680 Wyoming, RI $126,163 Providence, RI $123,716 Cranston, RI $123,716

North Providence, RI $123,716 East Providence, RI $123,716 Riverside, RI $123,716 Rumford, RI $123,716 Smithfield, RI $123,716 Johnston, RI $123,716

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 April 01, 2026

$110,223

Average $123,775/year

$134,673

$9,185

Average $10,315/month

$11,223

$2,120

Average $2,380/week

$2,590

$53

Average $60/hour

$65

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,673	$11,223	$2,590	$65
Average	$123,775	$10,315	$2,380	$60
25th Percentile	$110,223	$9,185	$2,120	$53

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