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Project engineer internship salary
Average project engineer internship salary
$40,356
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Average project engineer internship salary by state
Highest paying states for project engineer interns
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $46,390 | $22.30 |
| 2 | Idaho | $43,203 | $20.77 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $43,475 | $20.90 |
| 4 | Michigan | $40,434 | $19.44 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $49,090 | $23.60 |
| 6 | Washington | $47,413 | $22.79 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $50,688 | $24.37 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $40,650 | $19.54 |
| 9 | California | $49,212 | $23.66 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $47,234 | $22.71 |
| 11 | Oklahoma | $41,873 | $20.13 |
| 12 | Ohio | $40,000 | $19.23 |
| 13 | Alaska | $46,065 | $22.15 |
| 14 | Iowa | $40,033 | $19.25 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $39,264 | $18.88 |
| 16 | West Virginia | $39,964 | $19.21 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $44,100 | $21.20 |
| 18 | Maine | $39,492 | $18.99 |
| 19 | Illinois | $43,306 | $20.82 |
| 20 | Utah | $40,958 | $19.69 |
| 21 | Maryland | $41,851 | $20.12 |
| 22 | Oregon | $40,529 | $19.49 |
| 23 | Louisiana | $38,301 | $18.41 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $35,224 | $16.93 |
| 25 | Alabama | $37,057 | $17.82 |
| 26 | Mississippi | $38,198 | $18.36 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $39,382 | $18.93 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $35,559 | $17.10 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $41,788 | $20.09 |
| 30 | Indiana | $34,654 | $16.66 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $38,111 | $18.32 |
| 32 | Kansas | $34,158 | $16.42 |
| 33 | Missouri | $34,614 | $16.64 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $34,033 | $16.36 |
| 35 | Wyoming | $33,277 | $16.00 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $34,254 | $16.47 |
| 37 | New York | $38,733 | $18.62 |
| 38 | Virginia | $35,593 | $17.11 |
| 39 | Delaware | $35,532 | $17.08 |
| 40 | Nevada | $32,999 | $15.86 |
| 41 | Arizona | $35,720 | $17.17 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $33,493 | $16.10 |
| 43 | Colorado | $35,063 | $16.86 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $30,500 | $14.66 |
| 45 | Texas | $29,632 | $14.25 |
| 46 | Rhode Island | $35,165 | $16.91 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $29,928 | $14.39 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $29,739 | $14.30 |
| 49 | Florida | $32,058 | $15.41 |
| 50 | Georgia | $30,602 | $14.71 |
| 51 | Montana | $29,669 | $14.26 |
Project engineer internship salary details
A project engineer internship's salary ranges from $31,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $51,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a project engineer internship's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $51,000 | $4,250 | $25 |
| 75th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
| Average | $40,356 | $3,363 | $19 |
| 25th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| 10th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
Highest paying project engineer internship jobs
The highest paying types of project engineer interns are engineer, project engineer, and student engineer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design Technician | $62,288 | $5,191 | $29.95 | 48,394 |
| Cadd Technician | $53,449 | $4,454 | $25.70 | 10,447 |
| Drafting Technician | $45,318 | $3,777 | $21.79 | 32,427 |
| Autocad Technician | $47,720 | $3,977 | $22.94 | 31,482 |
| Construction Technician | $40,475 | $3,373 | $19.46 | 77,319 |
| Civil Engineering Technician | $53,829 | $4,486 | $25.88 | 75,756 |
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Project engineer internship salary trends
The average project engineer internship salary has risen by $5,358 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average project engineer internship earned $34,998 annually, but today, they earn $40,356 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for project engineer interns over the last decade.
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Average project engineer internship salary over time
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Project engineer internship salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,400 | $19.40 | +1.2% |
| 2024 | $39,900 | $19.16 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | $39,200 | $18.86 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $38,500 | $18.52 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | $37,300 | $17.93 | +1.4% |
Recently added project engineer internship salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engie | Intern, Project Engineer | Columbus, OH | 06/26/2025 | $50,088 |
| Helix Electric | Project Engineer Intern-Summer 26 | Goodyear, AZ | 06/26/2025 | $43,827 |
| Helix Electric | Project Engineer Intern-Summer 26 | San Diego, CA | 06/26/2025 | $43,827 |
| Helix Electric | Project Engineer Intern-Summer 26 | Manassas, VA | 06/26/2025 | $43,827 |
| Parsons Corporation | Project Controls Intern-Fall 2025 | Centreville, VA | 06/19/2025 | $39,528 |
| Tds Telecom | Project Execution Intern | Madison, WI | 06/15/2025 | $35,479 |
| Ryan Companies Us | 2026 Project Engineer Intern-Minneapolis (January | Minneapolis, MN | 06/09/2025 | $41,740 |
| Forgen | Project Engineer Intern | Rocklin, CA | 06/09/2025 | $52,175 |
| Ryan Cos. Us Inc. | 2026 Project Engineer Intern-Minneapolis (January | Minneapolis, MN | 06/03/2025 | $41,740 |
| PG&E Corporation | Power Generation Project Engineering Intern (Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Degree Focus) | Auburn, CA | 05/29/2025 | $51,173 |
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