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 $101,142 for beginners, reaching about $104,898 at mid-level, and approach $109,167 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 Virginia

How much does a Construction Project Engineer make in Virginia? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Construction Project Engineer in Virginia is $106,321 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $125,892
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $97,404 to $116,565
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $89,286

10% $89,286

50% (Median) $106,321

90% $125,892

Construction Project Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$116,565	$9,714	$2,242	$56
Average	$106,321	$8,860	$2,045	$51
25th Percentile	$97,404	$8,117	$1,873	$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): $101,142
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,419
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $104,898
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $108,882
Expert (over 8 years): $109,167

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Construction Project Engineer	less than 1 year	$101,142
Early Career Level Construction Project Engineer	1-2 years	$101,419
Mid-Level Level Construction Project Engineer	2-4 years	$104,898
Senior-Level Level Construction Project Engineer	5-8 years	$108,882
Expert Level Construction Project Engineer	over 8 years	$109,167

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:

Ivanhoe: $97,779
Lambsburg: $97,987
Laurel Fork: $98,097

Ivanhoe, VA $97,779

Lambsburg, VA $97,987

Laurel Fork, VA $98,097

Marion, VA $97,270

Max Meadows, VA $97,935

Meadowview, VA $96,393

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $97,175

Rocky Gap, VA $97,228

Ruther Glen, VA $102,562

Sealston, VA $105,216

Sharps, VA $102,112

Spotsylvania, VA $103,521

Sparta, VA $102,978

Stafford, VA $108,254

Stratford, VA $104,109

Tappahannock, VA $102,743

Thornburg, VA $103,861

Unionville, VA $102,176

Village, VA $102,614

Warsaw, VA $102,978

Weems, VA $100,958

Sandy Point, VA $103,112

White Stone, VA $100,677

Wicomico Church, VA $101,410

Woodford, VA $103,438

Zacata, VA $103,787

Winchester, VA $103,299

Bentonville, VA $102,413

Berryville, VA $104,789

Boyce, VA $104,980

Brucetown, VA $103,368

Chester Gap, VA $104,369

Clear Brook, VA $102,848

Cross Junction, VA $99,512

Fishers Hill, VA $100,943

Flint Hill, VA $103,803

Front Royal, VA $103,863

Gore, VA $100,070

Hume, VA $105,206

Huntly, VA $103,977

Strasburg, VA $100,549

Linden, VA $105,462

Markham, VA $105,438

Maurertown, VA $99,182

Middletown, VA $102,513

Millwood, VA $104,793

Rileyville, VA $101,267

Earlysville, VA $99,782

Esmont, VA $98,860

Faber, VA $98,421

Fishersville, VA $99,338

Free Union, VA $99,618

Gordonsville, VA $100,662

Greenwood, VA $99,218

Ivy, VA $99,825

Keene, VA $99,259

Keswick, VA $100,022

Locust Dale, VA $101,113

Lovingston, VA $97,366

Lyndhurst, VA $98,099

Montpelier Station, VA $100,686

Nellysford, VA $98,213

North Garden, VA $99,162

Orange, VA $101,671

Palmyra, VA $100,065

Piney River, VA $96,913

Quinque, VA $100,037

Roseland, VA $97,285

Ruckersville, VA $99,996

Schuyler, VA $98,512

Shipman, VA $97,351

Somerset, VA $100,690

Stanardsville, VA $99,704

Troy, VA $100,175

Tyro, VA $97,550

Waynesboro, VA $99,489

White Hall, VA $99,667

Woodberry Forest, VA $101,080

Achilles, VA $99,544

Amelia Court House, VA $101,391

Ark, VA $100,177

Arvonia, VA $99,288

Ashland, VA $102,379

Aylett, VA $102,427

Barhamsville, VA $100,952

Beaumont, VA $101,368

Beaverdam, VA $102,369

Bena, VA $99,515

Bohannon, VA $99,923

Bremo Bluff, VA $99,933

Bruington, VA $102,222

Bumpass, VA $102,215

Cardinal, VA $99,967

Cartersville, VA $100,760

Charles City, VA $101,584

Christchurch, VA $100,755

Church View, VA $100,988

Cobbs Creek, VA $100,245

Columbia, VA $100,498

Crozier, VA $102,044

Cumberland, VA $99,940

Deltaville, VA $100,327

Diggs, VA $99,962

Redwood, VA $97,283

Rich Creek, VA $97,615

Ridgeway, VA $98,295

Riner, VA $97,605

Ripplemead, VA $97,351

Rocky Mount, VA $97,371

Salem, VA $96,896

Sandy Level, VA $97,579

Shawsville, VA $97,195

Spencer, VA $98,272

Staffordsville, VA $97,782

Stanleytown, VA $98,456

Stuart, VA $98,245

Thaxton, VA $97,078

Troutville, VA $97,041

Union Hall, VA $97,388

Vesta, VA $98,121

Villamont, VA $97,030

Vinton, VA $96,848

Wirtz, VA $97,088

Woolwine, VA $98,052

Bristol, VA $94,459

Abingdon, VA $95,860

Andover, VA $95,575

Appalachia, VA $95,575

Bee, VA $96,755

Ben Hur, VA $95,971

Big Stone Gap, VA $94,723

Birchleaf, VA $96,851

Blackwater, VA $94,841

Castlewood, VA $95,118

Cleveland, VA $96,273

Clinchco, VA $96,766

Clintwood, VA $96,656

Coeburn, VA $95,734

Damascus, VA $96,612

Dante, VA $96,278

Davenport, VA $96,944

Dryden, VA $95,033

Duffield, VA $94,229

Dungannon, VA $94,572

East Stone Gap, VA $94,922

Ewing, VA $97,184

Fort Blackmore, VA $93,967

Gate City, VA $93,325

Haysi, VA $97,320

Hiltons, VA $93,546

Honaker, VA $96,810

Jonesville, VA $96,205

Keokee, VA $95,314

Lebanon, VA $95,899

Mc Clure, VA $96,297

Mendota, VA $94,488

Nickelsville, VA $94,093

Nora, VA $96,044

Norton, VA $95,677

Pennington Gap, VA $95,291

Pound, VA $96,073

Rosedale, VA $96,704

Rose Hill, VA $97,014

Saint Charles, VA $95,851

Saint Paul, VA $95,725

Weber City, VA $93,040

Whitetop, VA $96,990

Wise, VA $95,934

Pulaski, VA $98,031

Atkins, VA $97,203

Austinville, VA $97,989

Barren Springs, VA $98,072

Bastian, VA $97,217

Bland, VA $97,445

Broadford, VA $97,115

Cana, VA $98,138

Ceres, VA $97,124

Chilhowie, VA $97,091

Cripple Creek, VA $97,530

Crockett, VA $97,507

Draper, VA $97,949

Dugspur, VA $98,021

Elk Creek, VA $97,462

Emory, VA $96,817

Fancy Gap, VA $98,054

Fries, VA $97,789

Galax, VA $97,948

Glade Spring, VA $96,624

Rural Retreat, VA $97,384

Saltville, VA $97,133

Speedwell, VA $97,447

Sugar Grove, VA $97,226

Tannersville, VA $97,057

Troutdale, VA $97,158

Willis, VA $97,970

Woodlawn, VA $98,009

Wytheville, VA $97,733

Staunton, VA $99,368

Augusta Springs, VA $98,948

Bacova, VA $98,484

Blue Grass, VA $98,523

Brownsburg, VA $97,935

Buena Vista, VA $97,132

Churchville, VA $99,645

Clifton Forge, VA $98,151

Covington, VA $97,619

Craigsville, VA $98,959

Crimora, VA $99,748

Deerfield, VA $99,037

Doe Hill, VA $98,953

Fairfield, VA $97,790

Fort Defiance, VA $99,820

Glen Wilton, VA $97,778

Goshen, VA $98,533

Greenville, VA $98,472

Grottoes, VA $99,839

Head Waters, VA $99,116

Hot Springs, VA $98,209

Iron Gate, VA $98,319

Lexington, VA $97,962

Low Moor, VA $98,090

Mc Dowell, VA $98,992

Middlebrook, VA $98,496

Millboro, VA $98,573

Mint Spring, VA $98,992

Montebello, VA $97,599

Monterey, VA $98,707

Mount Sidney, VA $99,865

Mustoe, VA $98,870

New Hope, VA $99,807

Port Republic, VA $99,786

Raphine, VA $98,053

Rockbridge Baths, VA $98,150

Selma, VA $98,186

Steeles Tavern, VA $98,255

Stuarts Draft, VA $98,622

Swoope, VA $99,193

Verona, VA $99,866

Vesuvius, VA $97,379

Warm Springs, VA $98,514

West Augusta, VA $99,252

Weyers Cave, VA $99,889

Williamsville, VA $99,046

Lynchburg, VA $95,678

Altavista, VA $96,586

Alton, VA $98,697

Amherst, VA $96,329

Appomattox, VA $96,502

Bedford, VA $97,091

Big Island, VA $96,559

Blairs, VA $98,674

Brookneal, VA $96,969

Buffalo Junction, VA $99,010

Callands, VA $98,197

Chatham, VA $98,277

Clifford, VA $96,476

Clover, VA $98,456

Cluster Springs, VA $99,004

Coleman Falls, VA $96,074

Concord, VA $95,810

Crystal Hill, VA $98,304

Danville, VA $98,752

Hillsville, VA $98,138

Carson, VA $101,919

Hiwassee, VA $97,816

Independence, VA $97,476

Annandale, VA $115,982

Burke, VA $114,895

Dumfries, VA $111,532

Dunn Loring, VA $116,131

Fairfax, VA $114,396

Fairfax Station, VA $114,086

Falls Church, VA $116,232

Fort Belvoir, VA $114,827

Great Falls, VA $114,400

Greenway, VA $116,230

Lorton, VA $114,178

Merrifield, VA $115,864

Mc Lean, VA $116,219

West Mclean, VA $116,230

Mount Vernon, VA $115,258

Newington, VA $114,993

Dry Fork, VA $98,483

Brooke, VA $107,468

Evington, VA $96,209

Forest, VA $96,022

Gladstone, VA $96,585

Gladys, VA $96,587

Glasgow, VA $97,205

Goode, VA $96,339

Gretna, VA $97,577

Halifax, VA $98,668

Howardsville, VA $98,510

Hurt, VA $97,031

Java, VA $98,164

Ararat, VA $98,114

Axton, VA $98,417

Bassett, VA $98,346

Belspring, VA $97,835

Bent Mountain, VA $97,006

Blacksburg, VA $97,374

Blue Ridge, VA $96,973

Boones Mill, VA $96,937

Buchanan, VA $97,300

Callaway, VA $97,190

Christiansburg, VA $97,384

Cascade, VA $98,332

Catawba, VA $97,134

Check, VA $97,341

Claudville, VA $98,056

Cloverdale, VA $96,792

Collinsville, VA $98,673

Copper Hill, VA $97,213

Critz, VA $98,213

Daleville, VA $96,892

Dublin, VA $97,887

Eagle Rock, VA $97,581

Eggleston, VA $97,691

Elliston, VA $97,113

Ferrum, VA $97,734

Fieldale, VA $98,532

Fincastle, VA $97,194

Floyd, VA $97,741

Glade Hill, VA $97,306

Glen Lyn, VA $97,379

Goodview, VA $96,962

Hardy, VA $96,922

Henry, VA $97,881

Huddleston, VA $97,282

Keeling, VA $98,576

Chester, VA $102,399

Chesterfield, VA $102,337

Church Road, VA $102,001

Colonial Heights, VA $102,441

Courtland, VA $99,979

Dendron, VA $100,279

Dewitt, VA $101,673

Dinwiddie, VA $101,951

Disputanta, VA $102,034

Dolphin, VA $100,556

Drewryville, VA $99,760

Ebony, VA $99,072

Elberon, VA $99,866

Emporia, VA $99,985

Ford, VA $101,763

Franklin, VA $99,672

Freeman, VA $100,534

Gasburg, VA $99,285

Hopewell, VA $102,230

Ivor, VA $99,832

Jarratt, VA $100,849

Lawrenceville, VA $100,184

Mc Kenney, VA $101,407

Meredithville, VA $100,039

Newsoms, VA $99,342

Prince George, VA $102,326

Rawlings, VA $101,017

Sedley, VA $100,113

Skippers, VA $99,586

Spring Grove, VA $100,821

Stony Creek, VA $101,402

Surry, VA $99,621

Sussex, VA $101,174

Sutherland, VA $102,240

Valentines, VA $99,378

Wakefield, VA $100,241

Warfield, VA $101,099

Waverly, VA $101,029

White Plains, VA $99,323

Wilsons, VA $101,461

Yale, VA $100,764

Zuni, VA $99,793

Claremont, VA $100,956

Farmville, VA $99,063

Baskerville, VA $98,901

Indian Valley, VA $97,884

Mc Coy, VA $97,672

Martinsville, VA $98,510

Meadows Of Dan, VA $98,146

Moneta, VA $97,123

Montvale, VA $97,122

Narrows, VA $97,673

Newbern, VA $97,758

New Castle, VA $97,199

Newport, VA $97,421

New River, VA $98,028

Oriskany, VA $97,388

Paint Bank, VA $97,235

Parrott, VA $97,718

Patrick Springs, VA $98,325

Pearisburg, VA $97,770

Pembroke, VA $97,768

Penhook, VA $97,630

Pilot, VA $97,418

Pittsville, VA $97,581

Radford, VA $97,918

Long Island, VA $96,954

Lowry, VA $96,522

Lynch Station, VA $96,964

Madison Heights, VA $95,681

Monroe, VA $96,158

Naruna, VA $96,661

Nathalie, VA $97,830

Natural Bridge, VA $97,512

Natural Bridge Station, VA $97,092

Nelson, VA $99,155

Norwood, VA $96,956

Ringgold, VA $98,611

Rustburg, VA $95,901

Scottsburg, VA $98,803

Scottsville, VA $99,337

South Boston, VA $98,889

Spout Spring, VA $96,078

Sutherlin, VA $98,620

Sweet Briar, VA $95,963

Vernon Hill, VA $98,504

Virgilina, VA $98,920

Wingina, VA $97,530

Amonate, VA $97,314

Bandy, VA $97,101

Big Rock, VA $97,629

Bishop, VA $97,110

Bluefield, VA $97,410

Boissevain, VA $97,171

Breaks, VA $97,469

Burkes Garden, VA $97,209

Cedar Bluff, VA $97,352

Doran, VA $97,752

Falls Mills, VA $97,171

Grundy, VA $97,792

Horsepen, VA $97,148

Hurley, VA $97,290

Jewell Ridge, VA $97,352

Keen Mountain, VA $97,732

Mavisdale, VA $97,361

Maxie, VA $97,649

North Tazewell, VA $97,337

Oakwood, VA $97,787

Pilgrims Knob, VA $97,521

Pocahontas, VA $97,203

Pounding Mill, VA $97,488

Raven, VA $97,706

Red Ash, VA $97,796

Richlands, VA $97,740

Rowe, VA $97,397

Shortt Gap, VA $97,615

Swords Creek, VA $97,369

Tazewell, VA $97,184

Vansant, VA $97,371

Whitewood, VA $97,383

Wolford, VA $97,399

Boydton, VA $99,113

Bracey, VA $99,366

Brodnax, VA $99,750

Buckingham, VA $98,003

Burkeville, VA $99,519

Charlotte Court House, VA $98,094

Chase City, VA $98,602

Clarksville, VA $99,288

Crewe, VA $100,154

Cullen, VA $97,802

Dillwyn, VA $98,981

Drakes Branch, VA $98,591

Dundas, VA $100,058

Evergreen, VA $96,596

Fort Mitchell, VA $98,590

Green Bay, VA $98,970

Hampden Sydney, VA $99,213

Kenbridge, VA $99,523

Keysville, VA $98,582

La Crosse, VA $99,214

Lunenburg, VA $98,769

Meherrin, VA $98,779

Nottoway, VA $100,001

Pamplin, VA $97,474

Phenix, VA $97,034

Prospect, VA $98,087

Randolph, VA $98,254

Red House, VA $96,750

Red Oak, VA $98,729

Rice, VA $99,646

Saxe, VA $98,515

Skipwith, VA $98,798

South Hill, VA $99,177

Victoria, VA $99,117

Wylliesburg, VA $98,641

Roanoke, VA $96,724

Wachapreague, VA $100,432

Wardtown, VA $100,236

Wattsville, VA $100,526

Willis Wharf, VA $100,402

Windsor, VA $99,547

Withams, VA $100,446

Norfolk, VA $99,036

Newport News, VA $99,258

Fort Eustis, VA $99,297

Hampton, VA $99,319

Fort Monroe, VA $99,264

Poquoson, VA $99,286

Yorktown, VA $99,403

Lackey, VA $99,443

Seaford, VA $99,323

Portsmouth, VA $99,063

Fort Lee, VA $102,436

Petersburg, VA $102,436

Virginia State University, VA $102,436

Alberta, VA $100,412

Ammon, VA $101,757

Blackstone, VA $100,896

Boykins, VA $99,460

Branchville, VA $99,224

Capron, VA $99,950

Round Hill, VA $107,392

Catharpin, VA $111,415

Delaplane, VA $106,268

Ashburn, VA $111,877

Chantilly, VA $113,054

Gainesville, VA $110,508

Hamilton, VA $108,839

Lincoln, VA $108,733

Sterling, VA $113,238

Haymarket, VA $110,403

Herndon, VA $113,655

Leesburg, VA $110,119

Lovettsville, VA $107,679

Nokesville, VA $110,645

Upperville, VA $106,620

Warrenton, VA $107,007

Reston, VA $114,308

Waterford, VA $108,660

The Plains, VA $108,966

Doswell, VA $102,413

Dutton, VA $100,224

Fork Union, VA $100,241

Foster, VA $99,901

Glen Allen, VA $102,645

Gloucester, VA $100,117

Gloucester Point, VA $99,511

Goochland, VA $101,524

Grimstead, VA $100,152

Gum Spring, VA $101,524

Gwynn, VA $100,151

Hadensville, VA $101,366

Hallieford, VA $100,121

Hanover, VA $102,434

Hardyville, VA $100,419

Hartfield, VA $100,454

Hayes, VA $99,574

Henrico, VA $102,721

Hudgins, VA $100,074

Jamaica, VA $101,324

Jamestown, VA $99,802

Jetersville, VA $100,229

Kents Store, VA $100,465

King And Queen Court House, VA $101,477

King William, VA $102,003

Lanexa, VA $101,320

Lightfoot, VA $100,292

Little Plymouth, VA $101,349

Locust Hill, VA $100,755

Louisa, VA $101,508

Macon, VA $101,624

Maidens, VA $101,912

Manakin Sabot, VA $102,246

Mannboro, VA $101,580

Manquin, VA $102,301

Maryus, VA $99,525

Mascot, VA $101,051

Mathews, VA $99,960

Burgess, VA $101,692

Accomac, VA $100,353

Assawoman, VA $100,393

Atlantic, VA $100,528

Battery Park, VA $99,271

Belle Haven, VA $100,294

Birdsnest, VA $100,105

Bloxom, VA $100,507

Cape Charles, VA $99,968

Capeville, VA $99,988

Carrollton, VA $99,260

Carrsville, VA $99,713

Cheriton, VA $99,978

Chesapeake, VA $99,297

Chincoteague Island, VA $100,592

Wallops Island, VA $100,518

Craddockville, VA $100,310

Davis Wharf, VA $100,289

Eastville, VA $100,016

Exmore, VA $100,251

Franktown, VA $100,139

Greenbackville, VA $100,820

Greenbush, VA $100,532

Hacksneck, VA $100,253

Hallwood, VA $100,479

Harborton, VA $100,499

Horntown, VA $100,650

Oak Hall, VA $100,443

Isle Of Wight, VA $99,483

Jamesville, VA $100,196

Jenkins Bridge, VA $100,495

Keller, VA $100,375

Locustville, VA $100,370

Machipongo, VA $100,090

Mappsville, VA $100,457

Marionville, VA $100,089

Mears, VA $100,405

Melfa, VA $100,387

Modest Town, VA $100,647

Nassawadox, VA $100,193

Nelsonia, VA $100,654

New Church, VA $100,618

Onancock, VA $100,472

Onley, VA $100,361

Oyster, VA $100,001

Painter, VA $100,313

Parksley, VA $100,527

Pungoteague, VA $100,356

Quinby, VA $100,092

Rescue, VA $99,266

Sanford, VA $100,634

Saxis, VA $100,650

Seaview, VA $99,980

Smithfield, VA $99,374

Suffolk, VA $99,328

Tangier, VA $100,899

Tasley, VA $100,576

Temperanceville, VA $100,479

Townsend, VA $100,000

Virginia Beach, VA $100,620

Dulles, VA $114,340

Aldie, VA $110,731

Amissville, VA $105,343

Arcola, VA $111,841

Manassas, VA $112,025

Marshall, VA $106,889

Middleburg, VA $108,854

Catlett, VA $109,365

Centreville, VA $112,477

Clifton, VA $113,425

Orlean, VA $105,926

Paeonian Springs, VA $109,361

Paris, VA $105,926

Philomont, VA $108,532

Purcellville, VA $107,727

Bluemont, VA $106,286

Bristow, VA $111,156

Broad Run, VA $109,178

Calverton, VA $108,930

Casanova, VA $109,113

Rectortown, VA $106,757

Mechanicsville, VA $102,514

Midlothian, VA $102,359

Millers Tavern, VA $102,502

Mineral, VA $102,134

Moon, VA $100,003

Moseley, VA $102,018

New Canton, VA $99,808

New Kent, VA $101,953

New Point, VA $99,752

Newtown, VA $102,817

Norge, VA $100,440

North, VA $100,091

Oilville, VA $102,042

Onemo, VA $99,877

Ordinary, VA $99,660

Port Haywood, VA $99,737

Powhatan, VA $101,704

Providence Forge, VA $101,778

Quinton, VA $102,299

Rockville, VA $102,157

Ruthville, VA $101,568

Saint Stephens Church, VA $102,490

Saluda, VA $100,794

Sandston, VA $102,537

Sandy Hook, VA $101,504

Schley, VA $99,896

Severn, VA $99,578

Shacklefords, VA $100,848

State Farm, VA $101,961

Stevensville, VA $101,718

Studley, VA $102,506

Susan, VA $99,777

Toano, VA $100,755

Topping, VA $100,665

Trevilians, VA $101,444

Richmond, VA $102,748

Urbanna, VA $101,144

Wake, VA $100,513

Walkerton, VA $101,862

Ware Neck, VA $99,937

Water View, VA $101,123

West Point, VA $101,471

White Marsh, VA $99,771

Wicomico, VA $99,594

Williamsburg, VA $99,767

Woods Cross Roads, VA $100,129

Montpelier, VA $102,004

Oakton, VA $114,661

Occoquan, VA $113,816

Quantico, VA $110,033

Springfield, VA $115,681

Triangle, VA $110,829

Vienna, VA $115,680

Woodbridge, VA $112,994

Arlington, VA $116,263

Fort Myer, VA $116,265

Mattaponi, VA $101,093

Dhs, VA $116,264

Fort Valley, VA $100,514

Star Tannery, VA $99,531

Stephens City, VA $103,337

Stephenson, VA $103,406

Toms Brook, VA $100,458

White Post, VA $104,226

Woodstock, VA $99,628

Culpeper, VA $102,918

Aroda, VA $100,398

Banco, VA $100,738

Bealeton, VA $106,551

Boston, VA $102,646

Brandy Station, VA $104,723

Brightwood, VA $101,250

Castleton, VA $103,774

Elkwood, VA $104,585

Etlan, VA $101,017

Goldvein, VA $107,022

Graves Mill, VA $100,261

Haywood, VA $101,224

Hood, VA $99,629

Jeffersonton, VA $105,890

Leon, VA $101,678

Lignum, VA $103,981

Madison, VA $100,252

Midland, VA $107,612

Mitchells, VA $102,098

Oakpark, VA $100,888

Pratts, VA $100,241

Radiant, VA $100,612

Rapidan, VA $101,520

Remington, VA $105,704

Reva, VA $101,789

Richardsville, VA $104,849

Rixeyville, VA $104,578

Rochelle, VA $100,210

Somerville, VA $107,818

Sperryville, VA $101,690

Stevensburg, VA $104,189

Sumerduck, VA $105,733

Syria, VA $99,873

Viewtown, VA $104,647

Washington, VA $103,475

Wolftown, VA $99,637

Woodville, VA $102,694

Harrisonburg, VA $100,043

Basye, VA $99,244

Bergton, VA $98,938

Bridgewater, VA $99,856

Broadway, VA $99,548

Criders, VA $99,115

Dayton, VA $99,514

Edinburg, VA $99,413

Elkton, VA $99,713

Alexandria, VA $116,250

Fredericksburg, VA $105,332

Bowling Green, VA $103,288

Burr Hill, VA $103,300

Callao, VA $102,706

Caret, VA $103,931

Center Cross, VA $102,162

Champlain, VA $103,693

Coles Point, VA $104,082

Colonial Beach, VA $104,667

Corbin, VA $104,019

Dahlgren, VA $108,099

Dogue, VA $104,597

Dunnsville, VA $102,530

Edwardsville, VA $101,824

Farnham, VA $102,125

Garrisonville, VA $108,986

Hague, VA $103,329

Hartwood, VA $105,636

Haynesville, VA $103,243

Heathsville, VA $101,729

Hustle, VA $103,755

Irvington, VA $100,914

Jersey, VA $104,741

Kilmarnock, VA $101,000

King George, VA $106,375

Kinsale, VA $103,129

Ladysmith, VA $102,691

Lancaster, VA $101,247

Laneview, VA $101,493

Lively, VA $101,341

Locust Grove, VA $103,330

Loretto, VA $103,774

Lottsburg, VA $102,514

Merry Point, VA $101,088

Milford, VA $102,908

Mollusk, VA $101,124

Montross, VA $104,005

Morattico, VA $101,650

Mount Holly, VA $103,658

Ninde, VA $106,611

Nuttsville, VA $101,550

Oldhams, VA $103,046

Ophelia, VA $101,746

Partlow, VA $103,582

Port Royal, VA $103,748

Rappahannock Academy, VA $103,768

Reedville, VA $101,670

Rhoadesville, VA $102,355

Rollins Fork, VA $104,662

Fulks Run, VA $99,300

Hinton, VA $99,208

Keezletown, VA $99,692

Lacey Spring, VA $99,741

Linville, VA $99,689

Luray, VA $100,009

Mc Gaheysville, VA $99,807

Mount Crawford, VA $99,810

Mount Jackson, VA $99,484

Mount Solon, VA $99,497

New Market, VA $99,714

Orkney Springs, VA $99,269

Penn Laird, VA $99,851

Quicksburg, VA $99,583

Pleasant Valley, VA $99,797

Shenandoah, VA $99,748

Singers Glen, VA $99,683

Stanley, VA $99,756

Timberville, VA $99,731

Charlottesville, VA $99,909

Afton, VA $98,803

Arrington, VA $96,838

Barboursville, VA $100,298

Batesville, VA $99,672

Covesville, VA $98,811

Crozet, VA $99,719

Dyke, VA $99,669

Ruby, VA $108,465

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	$148,850	$72.0	40%
Construction	$127,585	$61.0	20%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$116,953	$56.0	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.

$97,404

Average $106,321/year

$116,565

$8,117

Average $8,860/month

$9,714

$1,873

Average $2,045/week

$2,242

$47

Average $51/hour

$56

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$116,565	$9,714	$2,242	$56
Average	$106,321	$8,860	$2,045	$51
25th Percentile	$97,404	$8,117	$1,873	$47

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