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

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 $89,442, a Project Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $101,845, a Project Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $121,371, a Project Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $138,848, a Project Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $162,956,

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 $95,402, California $95,040, Massachusetts $93,774. 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: Director of Project Management: $171,301; Project Management: $169,406; Project Engineer V: $156,882; Manager Project Management: $146,940; Project Management Manager: $146,931.

Project Management Engineer Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Project Management Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Project Management Engineer in Hawaii is $90,060 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,112
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,186 to $98,462
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,107

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Project Management Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,462	$8,205	$1,894	$47
Average	$90,060	$7,505	$1,732	$43
25th Percentile	$81,186	$6,766	$1,561	$39

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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): $89,442
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,845
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $121,371
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,848
Expert (over 8 years): $162,956

Levels	Salary
Project M... Level Project Management Engineer	$89,442
Project E... Level Project Management Engineer	$101,845
Project E... Level Project Management Engineer	$121,371
Project E... Level Project Management Engineer	$138,848
Project E... Level Project Management Engineer	$162,956

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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: $95,402.
California: $95,040.
Massachusetts: $93,774.

District of Columbia $95,402 California $95,040 Massachusetts $93,774 Washington $93,429 New Jersey $93,394 Alaska $93,274 Connecticut $92,085 New York $91,602

Hawaii $90,060 Rhode Island $89,336 Maryland $88,845 Minnesota $88,173 Colorado $87,914 Illinois $87,828 Oregon $87,501 Delaware $87,259

New Hampshire $87,108 Virginia $86,768 Pennsylvania $85,777 Nevada $85,278 North Dakota $85,114 Michigan $84,855 Wisconsin $84,761 Vermont $84,571

Texas $84,046 Maine $84,011 Arizona $83,959 Ohio $83,899 Georgia $83,106 Indiana $82,710 Wyoming $82,632 Utah $82,512

Iowa $82,460 Kansas $82,047 Louisiana $81,926 North Carolina $81,883 Missouri $81,866 Florida $81,530 Montana $81,349 Nebraska $81,176

Kentucky $81,081 South Carolina $80,737 Tennessee $80,521 Idaho $80,435 New Mexico $79,806 Oklahoma $79,668 Alabama $79,160 South Dakota $78,307

Arkansas $77,842 West Virginia $77,592 Mississippi $76,842

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:

Aiea: $89,603
Anahola: $89,000
Captain Cook: $89,000

Aiea, HI $89,603 Anahola, HI $89,000 Captain Cook, HI $89,000 Eleele, HI $89,000 Ewa Beach, HI $89,603 Kapolei, HI $89,405 Haiku, HI $89,000 Hakalau, HI $89,000

Haleiwa, HI $89,000 Hana, HI $89,000 Hanalei, HI $89,000 Hanamaulu, HI $89,000 Hanapepe, HI $89,000 Hauula, HI $89,198 Hawaii National Park, HI $89,000 Hawi, HI $89,000

Hilo, HI $89,000 Princeville, HI $89,000 Holualoa, HI $89,000 Honaunau, HI $89,000 Honokaa, HI $89,000 Honomu, HI $89,000 Hoolehua, HI $89,000 Kaaawa, HI $89,362

Kahuku, HI $89,000 Kahului, HI $89,000 Kailua, HI $89,603 Ocean View, HI $89,000 Waikoloa, HI $89,000 Keauhou, HI $89,000 Kailua Kona, HI $89,000 Kalaheo, HI $89,000

Kalaupapa, HI $89,000 Kamuela, HI $89,000 Kaneohe, HI $89,603 Kapaa, HI $89,000 Kaumakani, HI $89,000 Kaunakakai, HI $89,000 Keaau, HI $89,000 Kealakekua, HI $89,000

Kealia, HI $89,000 Kekaha, HI $89,000 Kihei, HI $89,000 Kilauea, HI $89,000 Kapaau, HI $89,000 Koloa, HI $89,000 Kualapuu, HI $89,000 Kunia, HI $89,319

Kurtistown, HI $89,000 Lahaina, HI $89,000 Laie, HI $89,078 Lanai City, HI $89,000 Laupahoehoe, HI $89,000 Lawai, HI $89,000 Lihue, HI $89,000 Makawao, HI $89,000

Makaweli, HI $89,000 Maunaloa, HI $89,000 Mountain View, HI $89,000 Naalehu, HI $89,000 Ninole, HI $89,000 Ookala, HI $89,000 Paauilo, HI $89,000 Pahala, HI $89,000

Pahoa, HI $89,000 Paia, HI $89,000 Papaaloa, HI $89,000 Papaikou, HI $89,000 Pearl City, HI $89,603 Pepeekeo, HI $89,000 Puunene, HI $89,000 Volcano, HI $89,000

Wahiawa, HI $89,319 Pukalani, HI $89,000 Mililani, HI $89,439 Kula, HI $89,000 Waialua, HI $89,000 Waianae, HI $89,078 Wailuku, HI $89,000 Waimanalo, HI $89,603

Waimea, HI $89,000 Waipahu, HI $89,560 Honolulu, HI $89,603 J B P H H, HI $89,603 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $89,362 Schofield Barracks, HI $89,284 Fort Shafter, HI $89,603 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $89,603

Camp H M Smith, HI $89,603 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $89,560 Wake Island, HI $89,603

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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$81,186

Average $90,060/year

$98,462

$6,766

Average $7,505/month

$8,205

$1,561

Average $1,732/week

$1,894

$39

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,462	$8,205	$1,894	$47
Average	$90,060	$7,505	$1,732	$43
25th Percentile	$81,186	$6,766	$1,561	$39

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