What are the main factors that influence a Project Management Engineer's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Project Management Engineer?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Project Management Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Project Management Engineer's salary?

A Project Management Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Project Management Engineer (0-2 years)earns $86,654, a Project Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $98,682, a Project Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $117,621, a Project Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $134,546, a Project Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $157,889,

What are the highest paying states for a Project Management Engineer?

Project Management Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Project Management Engineer roles are District of Columbia $95,393, California $95,032, Massachusetts $93,765. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Project Management Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Project Management Engineer level roles vary by specialization: SVP of Project Management: $296,272; Project Management Director: $209,333; Project Management: $169,468; Project Engineer V: $156,882; Project Management Manager: $146,973.

Project Management Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Project Management Engineer make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Project Management Engineer in Delaware is $87,251 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,779
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,678 to $95,379
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,873

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Project Management Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,379	$7,948	$1,834	$46
Average	$87,251	$7,271	$1,678	$42
25th Percentile	$78,678	$6,557	$1,513	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Project Management Engineer Salaries

A Project Management 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 Project Management Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Project Management 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): $86,654
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,682
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,621
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $134,546
Expert (over 8 years): $157,889

Levels	Salary
Project M... Level Project Management Engineer	$86,654
Project E... Level Project Management Engineer	$98,682
Project E... Level Project Management Engineer	$117,621
Project E... Level Project Management Engineer	$134,546
Project E... Level Project Management Engineer	$157,889

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How Do Project Management 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 Project Management Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $95,393.
California: $95,032.
Massachusetts: $93,765.

District of Columbia $95,393 California $95,032 Massachusetts $93,765 Washington $93,420 New Jersey $93,386 Alaska $93,265 Connecticut $92,076 New York $91,594

Hawaii $90,052 Rhode Island $89,328 Maryland $88,837 Minnesota $88,165 Colorado $87,906 Illinois $87,820 Oregon $87,493 Delaware $87,251

New Hampshire $87,100 Virginia $86,760 Pennsylvania $85,770 Nevada $85,270 North Dakota $85,106 Michigan $84,848 Wisconsin $84,753 Vermont $84,563

Texas $84,038 Maine $84,003 Arizona $83,952 Ohio $83,891 Georgia $83,099 Indiana $82,702 Wyoming $82,625 Utah $82,504

Iowa $82,453 Kansas $82,039 Louisiana $81,918 North Carolina $81,875 Missouri $81,858 Florida $81,522 Montana $81,341 Nebraska $81,169

Kentucky $81,074 South Carolina $80,729 Tennessee $80,514 Idaho $80,428 New Mexico $79,799 Oklahoma $79,661 Alabama $79,153 South Dakota $78,300

Arkansas $77,835 West Virginia $77,585 Mississippi $76,835

Top Paying Cities for Project Management 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:

Lincoln: $86,859
Little Creek: $87,494
Magnolia: $87,369

Lincoln, DE $86,859 Little Creek, DE $87,494 Magnolia, DE $87,369 Milford, DE $87,079 Marydel, DE $87,222 Millsboro, DE $86,494 Millville, DE $86,628 Milton, DE $86,778

Nassau, DE $86,841 Ocean View, DE $86,613 Rehoboth Beach, DE $86,779 Seaford, DE $86,828 Selbyville, DE $86,469 Smyrna, DE $87,555 Viola, DE $87,152 Woodside, DE $87,386

Bear, DE $87,184 Newark, DE $87,152 Claymont, DE $87,330 Delaware City, DE $87,239 Hockessin, DE $87,144 Kirkwood, DE $87,222 Middletown, DE $87,256 Montchanin, DE $87,164

New Castle, DE $87,177 Odessa, DE $87,299 Port Penn, DE $87,357 Rockland, DE $87,172 Saint Georges, DE $87,228 Townsend, DE $87,363 Winterthur, DE $87,183 Lewes, DE $86,811

Wilmington, DE $87,148 Dover, DE $87,494 Dover Afb, DE $87,034 Bethany Beach, DE $86,522 Bethel, DE $86,611 Bridgeville, DE $86,816 Camden Wyoming, DE $87,248 Cheswold, DE $87,466

Clayton, DE $87,469 Dagsboro, DE $86,461 Delmar, DE $86,323 Ellendale, DE $86,585 Felton, DE $87,072 Fenwick Island, DE $86,480 Frankford, DE $86,330 Frederica, DE $87,158

Georgetown, DE $86,429 Greenwood, DE $86,829 Harbeson, DE $86,521 Harrington, DE $86,962 Hartly, DE $87,233 Houston, DE $86,838 Kenton, DE $87,473 Laurel, DE $86,377

Yorklyn, DE $87,170

Project Management Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Project Management Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Project Management Engineer positions in Retail & Wholesale or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Project Management Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Project Management Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$113,427	$55.0	30%
Software & Networking	$113,427	$55.0	30%
Financial Services	$109,064	$52.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$104,702	$50.0	20%
Internet	$104,702	$50.0	20%

Project Management Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Project Management 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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$78,678

Average $87,251/year

$95,379

$6,557

Average $7,271/month

$7,948

$1,513

Average $1,678/week

$1,834

$38

Average $42/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,379	$7,948	$1,834	$46
Average	$87,251	$7,271	$1,678	$42
25th Percentile	$78,678	$6,557	$1,513	$38

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