What are the main factors that influence a Construction Project 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 Construction Project Engineer?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Construction Project Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

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

A Construction Project Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $101,995 for beginners, reaching about $105,784 at mid-level, and approach $110,088 for experts.

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

Construction Project Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Construction Project Engineer roles are District of Columbia $116,900, California $116,457, Massachusetts $114,905. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Construction Project Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Field Engineer IV - Construction: $125,086; Construction Project Engineer - Senior: $119,800; Project Engineer III - Construction: $119,791; Project Engineer II - Construction: $100,900; Construction Project Engineer - Intermediate: $100,900.

Construction Project Engineer Salary in Oregon

How much does a Construction Project Engineer make in Oregon? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Construction Project Engineer in Oregon is $107,219 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $126,955
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,226 to $117,549
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $90,039

10% $90,039

50% (Median) $107,219

90% $126,955

Construction Project Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,549	$9,796	$2,261	$57
Average	$107,219	$8,935	$2,062	$52
25th Percentile	$98,226	$8,186	$1,889	$47

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Key Factors That Influence Construction Project Engineer Salaries

A Construction Project 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 Construction Project Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction Project 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): $101,995
Early Career (1-2 years): $102,275
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,784
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $109,801
Expert (over 8 years): $110,088

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Construction Project Engineer	less than 1 year	$101,995
Early Career Level Construction Project Engineer	1-2 years	$102,275
Mid-Level Level Construction Project Engineer	2-4 years	$105,784
Senior-Level Level Construction Project Engineer	5-8 years	$109,801
Expert Level Construction Project Engineer	over 8 years	$110,088

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

District of Columbia: $116,900.
California: $116,457.
Massachusetts: $114,905.

District of Columbia $116,900 California $116,457 Massachusetts $114,905 Washington $114,483 New Jersey $114,440 Alaska $114,293 Connecticut $112,835 New York $112,244

Hawaii $110,354 Rhode Island $109,467 Maryland $108,866 Minnesota $108,042 Colorado $107,725 Illinois $107,620 Oregon $107,219 Delaware $106,923

New Hampshire $106,737 Virginia $106,321 Pennsylvania $105,107 Nevada $104,495 North Dakota $104,294 Michigan $103,977 Wisconsin $103,861 Vermont $103,629

Texas $102,985 Maine $102,942 Arizona $102,879 Ohio $102,805 Georgia $101,834 Indiana $101,348 Wyoming $101,253 Utah $101,105

Iowa $101,042 Kansas $100,535 Louisiana $100,387 North Carolina $100,335 Missouri $100,313 Florida $99,902 Montana $99,680 Nebraska $99,469

Kentucky $99,353 South Carolina $98,930 Tennessee $98,666 Idaho $98,561 New Mexico $97,790 Oklahoma $97,621 Alabama $96,998 South Dakota $95,953

Arkansas $95,383 West Virginia $95,077 Mississippi $94,158

Top Paying Cities for Construction Project Engineer

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:

Antelope: $102,051
Aurora: $108,239
Beaverton: $110,420

Antelope, OR $102,051

Aurora, OR $108,239

Beaverton, OR $110,420

Beavercreek, OR $108,613

Boring, OR $109,315

Bridal Veil, OR $109,146

Brightwood, OR $107,444

Canby, OR $108,311

Cascade Locks, OR $105,906

Clackamas, OR $110,379

Clatskanie, OR $105,711

Colton, OR $107,475

Columbia City, OR $108,444

Corbett, OR $108,611

Donald, OR $107,661

Dufur, OR $102,608

Eagle Creek, OR $108,846

Estacada, OR $107,212

Fairview, OR $110,190

Gervais, OR $106,519

Gladstone, OR $110,340

Government Camp, OR $105,491

Grass Valley, OR $102,280

Gresham, OR $110,155

Hood River, OR $105,301

Hubbard, OR $107,112

Kent, OR $102,050

Lake Oswego, OR $110,607

Marylhurst, OR $110,464

Maupin, OR $102,172

Molalla, OR $106,580

Moro, OR $102,496

Mosier, OR $104,216

Mount Hood Parkdale, OR $104,910

Mulino, OR $108,185

Odell, OR $105,060

Oregon City, OR $109,568

Rainier, OR $107,247

Rhododendron, OR $106,455

Rufus, OR $102,814

Saint Helens, OR $108,099

Warren, OR $108,702

Deer Island, OR $107,713

Sandy, OR $108,005

Scappoose, OR $108,555

Shaniko, OR $102,387

The Dalles, OR $103,175

Troutdale, OR $109,769

Tualatin, OR $110,095

Tygh Valley, OR $103,072

Vernonia, OR $106,916

Wasco, OR $102,581

Welches, OR $106,918

West Linn, OR $110,096

Wilsonville, OR $109,409

Woodburn, OR $106,749

Happy Valley, OR $110,529

Damascus, OR $109,976

Amity, OR $106,254

Arch Cape, OR $103,453

Astoria, OR $104,124

Banks, OR $108,385

Bay City, OR $103,888

Beaver, OR $104,417

Buxton, OR $107,726

Cannon Beach, OR $103,408

Carlton, OR $106,520

Cloverdale, OR $103,772

Cornelius, OR $109,195

Dayton, OR $106,588

Dundee, OR $107,447

Forest Grove, OR $108,327

Gales Creek, OR $107,120

Garibaldi, OR $103,898

Gaston, OR $107,768

Hammond, OR $102,944

Hebo, OR $104,109

Hillsboro, OR $109,496

Manning, OR $107,844

Lafayette, OR $106,718

Mcminnville, OR $106,196

Manzanita, OR $103,762

Nehalem, OR $104,037

Newberg, OR $108,404

North Plains, OR $108,995

Oceanside, OR $103,531

Pacific City, OR $103,778

Rockaway Beach, OR $103,758

Saint Paul, OR $107,054

Seaside, OR $104,330

Sherwood, OR $109,530

Tillamook, OR $104,491

Netarts, OR $103,628

Timber, OR $107,070

Tolovana Park, OR $103,424

Warrenton, OR $103,379

Wheeler, OR $104,027

Yamhill, OR $106,852

Neskowin, OR $103,724

Portland, OR $110,629

Salem, OR $106,606

Keizer, OR $106,626

Albany, OR $105,556

Alsea, OR $103,761

Aumsville, OR $106,402

Blodgett, OR $103,878

Brownsville, OR $104,452

Cascadia, OR $103,219

Corvallis, OR $105,304

Crabtree, OR $105,449

Crawfordsville, OR $104,399

Dallas, OR $106,075

Depoe Bay, OR $103,362

Detroit, OR $102,950

Eddyville, OR $103,324

Falls City, OR $105,556

Foster, OR $104,029

Gates, OR $104,936

Grand Ronde, OR $105,118

Halsey, OR $104,470

Idanha, OR $103,033

Independence, OR $106,472

Jefferson, OR $106,244

Lebanon, OR $104,558

Logsden, OR $103,758

Lyons, OR $105,158

Mill City, OR $105,166

Monmouth, OR $105,795

Mount Angel, OR $106,491

Neotsu, OR $103,846

Newport, OR $103,161

South Beach, OR $102,824

Lincoln City, OR $103,720

Otis, OR $103,923

Otter Rock, OR $103,180

Philomath, OR $104,246

Rickreall, OR $106,490

Rose Lodge, OR $104,027

Saint Benedict, OR $106,476

Scio, OR $105,627

Scotts Mills, OR $106,226

Seal Rock, OR $102,703

Shedd, OR $104,427

Sheridan, OR $105,839

Siletz, OR $103,563

Silverton, OR $106,258

Stayton, OR $105,967

Mehama, OR $105,684

Sublimity, OR $106,141

Sweet Home, OR $104,217

Gleneden Beach, OR $103,474

Tangent, OR $104,615

Tidewater, OR $103,073

Toledo, OR $103,193

Turner, OR $106,419

Waldport, OR $102,829

Willamina, OR $105,475

Eugene, OR $105,128

Agness, OR $101,765

Allegany, OR $101,888

Alvadore, OR $105,027

Azalea, OR $102,955

Bandon, OR $101,967

Blachly, OR $104,131

Blue River, OR $102,522

Broadbent, OR $101,811

Brookings, OR $102,400

Camas Valley, OR $101,867

Canyonville, OR $102,628

Cheshire, OR $104,520

Coos Bay, OR $101,918

Coquille, OR $101,926

Cottage Grove, OR $104,167

Crescent Lake, OR $102,061

Creswell, OR $104,784

Culp Creek, OR $103,730

Curtin, OR $104,090

Days Creek, OR $102,494

Deadwood, OR $103,701

Dexter, OR $104,483

Dillard, OR $102,192

Dorena, OR $103,419

Drain, OR $103,714

Elkton, OR $102,985

Elmira, OR $104,658

Fall Creek, OR $104,344

Florence, OR $102,893

Gardiner, OR $102,057

Glendale, OR $102,741

Glide, OR $102,305

Gold Beach, OR $102,091

Harrisburg, OR $104,865

Idleyld Park, OR $102,057

Junction City, OR $104,796

Lakeside, OR $102,089

Langlois, OR $101,867

Lorane, OR $104,371

Lowell, OR $104,332

Mapleton, OR $103,111

Marcola, OR $104,659

Pleasant Hill, OR $104,940

Monroe, OR $104,330

Myrtle Creek, OR $102,201

Myrtle Point, OR $101,850

North Bend, OR $101,921

Noti, OR $104,308

Oakland, OR $102,825

Oakridge, OR $103,298

Ophir, OR $102,081

Port Orford, OR $101,940

Powers, OR $101,919

Reedsport, OR $102,642

Riddle, OR $102,410

Roseburg, OR $102,339

Scottsburg, OR $102,461

Springfield, OR $104,917

Sixes, OR $101,855

Sutherlin, OR $102,877

Swisshome, OR $103,225

Tenmile, OR $101,969

Thurston, OR $104,964

Tiller, OR $102,586

Umpqua, OR $102,253

Veneta, OR $104,568

Vida, OR $103,772

Walterville, OR $104,263

Walton, OR $103,920

Wedderburn, OR $102,152

Westfir, OR $103,641

Westlake, OR $102,601

Wilbur, OR $102,435

Winchester, OR $102,442

Winston, OR $101,989

Wolf Creek, OR $102,929

Yachats, OR $102,850

Yoncalla, OR $103,427

Medford, OR $104,663

Central Point, OR $104,517

White City, OR $103,859

Ashland, OR $103,905

Butte Falls, OR $103,237

Cave Junction, OR $102,945

Eagle Point, OR $104,081

Gold Hill, OR $104,269

Grants Pass, OR $103,449

Jacksonville, OR $104,079

Kerby, OR $103,105

Merlin, OR $102,782

Murphy, OR $103,844

O Brien, OR $102,894

Phoenix, OR $104,631

Prospect, OR $102,977

Rogue River, OR $103,797

Selma, OR $102,848

Shady Cove, OR $103,936

Talent, OR $104,431

Trail, OR $103,142

Wilderville, OR $103,065

Williams, OR $103,755

Klamath Falls, OR $102,958

Crater Lake, OR $101,852

Adel, OR $102,377

Beatty, OR $102,116

Bly, OR $102,214

Bonanza, OR $102,301

Chiloquin, OR $102,290

Dairy, OR $102,245

Fort Klamath, OR $102,256

Keno, OR $102,999

Lakeview, OR $102,461

Malin, OR $102,432

Merrill, OR $102,476

Midland, OR $102,586

New Pine Creek, OR $102,691

Paisley, OR $102,210

Plush, OR $102,328

Silver Lake, OR $102,173

Sprague River, OR $102,200

Summer Lake, OR $102,076

Christmas Valley, OR $102,247

Bend, OR $102,483

Fields, OR $102,354

Ashwood, OR $102,027

Brothers, OR $102,122

Burns, OR $102,370

Princeton, OR $102,177

Diamond, OR $102,109

Camp Sherman, OR $102,186

Chemult, OR $102,113

Crane, OR $102,289

Crescent, OR $102,060

Culver, OR $102,265

Fort Rock, OR $102,186

Frenchglen, OR $102,100

Gilchrist, OR $102,257

Hines, OR $102,391

La Pine, OR $102,368

Madras, OR $102,335

Mitchell, OR $102,108

Paulina, OR $102,148

Post, OR $102,102

Powell Butte, OR $102,346

Prineville, OR $102,350

Redmond, OR $102,495

Riley, OR $102,096

Sisters, OR $102,189

Terrebonne, OR $102,391

Warm Springs, OR $102,207

Pendleton, OR $105,646

Adams, OR $103,574

Arlington, OR $102,398

Athena, OR $105,881

Baker City, OR $102,459

Bates, OR $102,175

Boardman, OR $105,174

Bridgeport, OR $102,196

Canyon City, OR $102,340

Condon, OR $102,155

Cove, OR $102,353

Dayville, OR $102,229

Echo, OR $105,945

Elgin, OR $102,373

Enterprise, OR $102,137

Fossil, OR $102,171

Haines, OR $102,398

Halfway, OR $102,175

Helix, OR $108,376

Heppner, OR $102,219

Hereford, OR $102,241

Hermiston, OR $108,965

Lexington, OR $104,099

Oxbow, OR $101,712

Imbler, OR $102,429

Imnaha, OR $101,459

Ione, OR $102,370

Irrigon, OR $108,249

John Day, OR $102,505

Joseph, OR $102,018

Kimberly, OR $102,198

La Grande, OR $102,491

Long Creek, OR $102,216

Lostine, OR $102,263

Meacham, OR $102,397

Mikkalo, OR $102,523

Milton Freewater, OR $104,898

Monument, OR $102,194

Mount Vernon, OR $102,333

North Powder, OR $102,353

Pilot Rock, OR $102,728

Prairie City, OR $102,408

Richland, OR $102,072

Seneca, OR $102,346

Spray, OR $102,191

Stanfield, OR $108,679

Summerville, OR $102,386

Sumpter, OR $102,301

Ukiah, OR $102,200

Umatilla, OR $109,486

Union, OR $102,374

Unity, OR $102,354

Wallowa, OR $102,403

Weston, OR $103,856

Adrian, OR $100,662

Arock, OR $101,738

Brogan, OR $102,154

Drewsey, OR $102,280

Durkee, OR $102,083

Harper, OR $101,864

Huntington, OR $102,163

Ironside, OR $102,207

Jamieson, OR $101,882

Jordan Valley, OR $101,755

Juntura, OR $102,205

Nyssa, OR $101,153

Ontario, OR $101,372

Riverside, OR $102,102

Vale, OR $101,911

Westfall, OR $102,237

Construction Project Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Construction Project Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Construction sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Construction Project Engineer positions in MFG Durable or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Construction Project Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Construction Project Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$150,106	$72.0	40%
Construction	$128,662	$62.0	20%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$117,940	$57.0	10%

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

Understanding how a Construction Project 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.

$98,226

Average $107,219/year

$117,549

$8,186

Average $8,935/month

$9,796

$1,889

Average $2,062/week

$2,261

$47

Average $52/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,549	$9,796	$2,261	$57
Average	$107,219	$8,935	$2,062	$52
25th Percentile	$98,226	$8,186	$1,889	$47

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