Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Top paying industries
The top 2 paying industries for Project Engineering in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $176,013 and Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $122,448.
Energy, Mining & Utilities
The top paying company in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Project Engineering is ExxonMobil.
Frequently asked questions about Project Engineering salaries
The average salary for Project Engineering is $145,581 per year or $70 per hour, with top earners making up to $238,051 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $113,109 (25th percentile) to $189,210 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 224 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Project Engineering employees.
The highest salary for Project Engineering is $189,210 per year, $15,768 per month or $91 per hour.
The lowest salary for Project Engineering is $113,109 per year, $9,426 per month or $54 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Project Engineering ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $92,410 per year (estimate) and goes up to $224,586 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Hunt Construction Group
VanKirk Electric
PPG
Hunsaker & Associates San Diego
Enel