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Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Construction Project Engineer
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4-6 years
$82K - $95K/yr
Wilmington, NC
submitted on Jul 16, 2026
$82K - $95K/yr
Construction Project Engineer
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1-3 years
$75K - $87K/yr
Houston, TX
submitted on Jul 6, 2026
$75K - $87K/yr
Construction Project Engineer
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1-3 years
$88K - $102K/yr
Houston, TX
submitted on Apr 22, 2026
$88K - $102K/yr
Construction Project Engineer
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1-3 years
$75K/yr
($75K • $0)
Detroit, MI
submitted on Jan 7, 2026
$75K/yr
$75K • $0
Construction Project Engineer
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1-3 years
$93K/yr
($93K • $0)
Los Angeles, CA
submitted on Dec 9, 2025
$93K/yr
$93K • $0
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Construction Project Engineer
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10-14 years
$72K/yr
($69K • $3K)
New York, NY
submitted on Nov 13, 2025
$72K/yr
$69K • $3K
Construction Project Engineer
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4-6 years
$96K - $112K/yr
Washington, DC
submitted on Nov 11, 2025
$96K - $112K/yr
Construction Project Engineer
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1-3 years
$66K - $76K/yr
Seattle, WA
submitted on Sep 30, 2025
$66K - $76K/yr
Construction Project Engineer
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7-9 years
$85K - $99K/yr
Pensacola, FL
submitted on Aug 10, 2025
$85K - $99K/yr
Construction Project Engineer
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1-3 years
$75K - $87K/yr
Chicago, IL
submitted on Jul 17, 2025
$75K - $87K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Construction Project Engineer salaries
The average salary for Construction Project Engineer is $116,013 per year or $56 per hour, with top earners making up to $176,520 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $93,660 (25th percentile) to $145,034 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 341 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Construction Project Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Construction Project Engineer is $145,034 per year, $12,086 per month or $70 per hour.
The lowest salary for Construction Project Engineer is $93,660 per year, $7,805 per month or $45 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Construction Project Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $92,494 per year (estimate) and goes up to $224,659 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.