Project Engineer Intern Salary in the United States

How much does a Project Engineer Intern make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Project Engineer Intern in the United States is $86,385 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,679
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,918 to $94,390
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,208
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Project Engineer Intern Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $94,390 $7,866 $1,815 $45
Average $86,385 $7,199 $1,661 $42
25th Percentile $77,918 $6,493 $1,498 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Project Engineer Intern Salaries

A Project Engineer Intern'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 Intern Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Project Engineer Intern'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): $85,796
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,209
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,151
  • Expert (over 8 years): $88,386
Levels Salary
Entry Level Project Engineer Intern$85,151
Intermediate Level Project Engineer Intern$85,796
Senior Level Project Engineer Intern$87,209
Specialist Level Project Engineer Intern$88,151
Expert Level Project Engineer Intern$88,386
$85,151 0 yr
$85,796 < 2 yrs
$87,209 2-4 yrs
$88,151 5-8 yrs
$88,386 > 8 yrs
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How Do Project Engineer Intern 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 Interns. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $95,645.
  • California: $95,283.
  • Massachusetts: $94,013.

Top Paying Cities for Project Engineer Interns

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: $108,957
  • San Francisco: $107,886
  • Oakland: $105,493

What Skills Can Increase a Project Engineer Intern's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 7.18% 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.
  • Cost Control (Mentioned in 1.97% Job Postings): Managing and analyzing financial data in determining and reducing business expenses to increase revenue and profitability.
  • Project Engineering (Mentioned in 1.17% Job Postings): Project engineering includes all parts of the design of manufacturing or processing facilities, either new or modifications to and expansions of existing facilities. A "project" consists of a coordinated series of activities or tasks performed by engineers, designers, drafters and others from one or more engineering disciplines or departments. Project tasks consist of such things as performing calculations, writing specifications, preparing bids, reviewing equipment proposals and evaluating or selecting equipment and preparing various lists, such as equipment and materials lists, and creating drawings such as electrical, piping and instrumentation diagrams, physical layouts and other drawings used in design and construction. A small project may be under the direction of a project engineer. Large projects are typically under the direction of a project manager or management team. Some facilities have in house staff to handle small projects, while some major companies have a department that does internal project engineering. Large projects are typically contracted out to engineering companies. Staffing at engineering companies varies according to the work load and duration of employment may only last until an individual's tasks are completed.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 7.18%
Cost Control 1.97%
Project Engineering 1.17%
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 Intern's salary.
  • Earned Value Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Land Development: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Earned Value Management
$91,568
6%
Land Development
$90,704
5%
Consulting
$90,704
5%
Budgeting
$90,704
5%
Civil Engineering
$89,840
4%
AutoCAD
$88,977
3%
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How Education impacts a Project Engineer Intern's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Project Engineer Interns 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 Intern with a No Diploma is between $75,964 and $79,944).

Project Engineer Intern Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Project Engineer Intern
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.4%
High School 73.6%
Associates 1.4%
Bachelors 73.6%
Masters 25.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Project Engineer Intern Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Project Engineer Intern'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

Salary Trends for Project Engineer Intern

Salaries for a Project Engineer Intern can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $80,304 in 2023 to around $80,618 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Project Engineer Intern salary trends, .

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