Project Engineer/ Asst. Project Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Project Engineer/ Asst. Project Manager make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Project Engineer/ Asst. Project Manager in the United States is $131,095 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $155,067
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $124,252 to $143,643
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $118,022
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Project Engineer/ Asst. Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $143,643 $11,970 $2,762 $69
Average $131,095 $10,925 $2,521 $63
25th Percentile $124,252 $10,354 $2,389 $60
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Key Factors That Influence Project Engineer/ Asst. Project Manager Salaries

A Project Engineer/ Asst. 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Project Engineer/ Asst. Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Project Engineer/ Asst. 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): $95,473
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $113,797
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $130,172
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $152,756
  • Expert (over 8 years): $80,428
Levels Salary
Project E... Level Project Engineer/ Asst. Project Manager$95,473
Project E... Level Project Engineer/ Asst. Project Manager$113,797
Project E... Level Project Engineer/ Asst. Project Manager$130,172
Project E... Level Project Engineer/ Asst. Project Manager$152,756
Project E... Level Project Engineer/ Asst. Project Manager$80,428
$95,473 0 yr
$113,797 < 2 yrs
$130,172 2-4 yrs
$152,756 5-8 yrs
$80,428 > 8 yrs
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How Do Project Engineer/ Asst. 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 Project Engineer/ Asst. Project Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $145,148.
  • California: $144,598.
  • Massachusetts: $142,671.

Top Paying Cities for Project Engineer/ Asst. 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:

  • San Jose: $165,350
  • San Francisco: $163,540
  • Oakland: $160,093

What Skills Can Increase a Project Engineer/ Asst. Project Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 7.83% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Installation (Mentioned in 2.71% Job Postings): The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
  • Land Development (Mentioned in 1.46% Job Postings): Land development is the alteration of landscape in any number of ways such as: Changing landforms from a natural or semi-natural state for a purpose
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 7.83%
Installation 2.71%
Land Development 1.46%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Project Engineer/ Asst. Project Manager's salary.
  • CAD: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Hydraulics: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Civil Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
CAD
 $141,583
8%
Hydraulics
 $140,272
7%
Civil Engineering
 $138,961
6%
Systems Engineering
 $138,961
6%
Innovation
 $137,650
5%
Construction Management
 $136,339
4%
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Project Engineer/ Asst. Project Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Project Engineer/ Asst. Project Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 75% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Project Engineer/ Asst. Project Manager positions in MFG Durable or Financial Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Project Engineer/ Asst. Project Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Project Engineer/ Asst. Project Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities$183,533$88.040%
Aerospace & Defense$170,424$82.030%
Media$163,869$79.025%
Construction$157,314$76.020%
Insurance$150,759$72.015%

How Education impacts a Project Engineer/ Asst. Project Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Project Engineer/ Asst. Project Managers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Project Engineer/ Asst. Project Manager with a No Diploma is between $130,619 and $138,337).

Project Engineer/ Asst. Project Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Project Engineer/ Asst. Project Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.6%
High School 33.3%
Associates 5.6%
Bachelors 33.3%
Masters 61.1%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Project Engineer/ Asst. Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Project Engineer/ Asst. 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.

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$124,252
Average $131,095/year
$143,643
$10,354
Average $10,925/month
$11,970
$2,389
Average $2,521/week
$2,762
$60
Average $63/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $143,643 $11,970 $2,762 $69
Average $131,095 $10,925 $2,521 $63
25th Percentile $124,252 $10,354 $2,389 $60

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Salary Trends for Project Engineer/ Asst. Project Manager

Salaries for a Project Engineer/ Asst. Project Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $133,810 in 2023 to around $131,531 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Project Engineer/ Asst. Project Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Project Engineer/ Asst. Project Manager Over Time

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$133,810
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$133,626
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2023 $133,810
2024 $133,626
2025 $131,531
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