Entry Level Construction Project Engineer

Entry Level Construction Project Engineer Salary

$33K

$82.5K

$150K

$82,065

/year

$39.45

/hour

Entry Level Construction Project Engineer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$82,065

Columbus

Ohio

$79,266

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    How much does an Entry Level Construction Project Engineer make?

    As of Jul 19, 2026, the average annual pay for an Entry Level Construction Project Engineer in the United States is $82,065 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $39.45 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,578/week or $6,838/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $150,000 and as low as $33,000, the majority of Entry Level Construction Project Engineer salaries currently range between $67,000 (25th percentile) to $88,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $116,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Entry Level Construction Project Engineer varies little (about 21500), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

    An Entry Level Construction Project Engineer in your area makes on average $79,266 per year, or $2,799 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $82,065. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Entry Level Construction Project Engineer salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Entry Level Construction Project Engineer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Entry Level Construction Project Engineer Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Entry Level Construction Project Engineer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Redwood City, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $16,797 (20.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $19,736 (24.0%) above the $82,065 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Entry Level Construction Project Engineer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nome, AK, and Danville, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Entry Level Construction Project Engineer role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $101,801

    $48.94

    Redwood City, CA

    $100,476

    $48.31

    Sitka, AK

    $98,862

    $47.53

    Justin, TX

    $96,917

    $46.59

    Menlo Park, CA

    $96,710

    $46.50

    San Francisco, CA

    $96,568

    $46.43

    Santa Clara, CA

    $96,380

    $46.34

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $96,315

    $46.31

    San Jose, CA

    $96,179

    $46.24

    Danville, CA

    $96,016

    $46.16

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Entry Level Construction Project Engineer Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Entry Level Construction Project Engineer category.

    For example Construction Developer jobs pay as much as $42,270 (51.5%) more than the average Entry Level Construction Project Engineer salary of $82,065. If you're qualified, finding work as an Construction Developer may help you make more money than that of the average Entry Level Construction Project Engineer position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Construction Developer

    $124,335

    $59.78

    Pmo Project Manager

    $122,240

    $58.77

    Renewable Energy Project Developer

    $107,124

    $51.50

    Remote Junior Project Manager

    $72,482

    $34.85

    Construction Procurement

    $66,142

    $31.80

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    Infographic detailing Entry Level Construction Project Engineer salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $82,065 per year or $39.45 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.