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The average salary for a Representative Projects is approximately $50,815 per year or $24 per hour. This salary can fluctuate significantly based on various factors including experience level, geographic location, and the specific sector in which one is employed. For instance, representatives in metropolitan areas often command higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals.
Entry-level positions may start around $40,000, while those with several years of experience can earn upwards of $60,000. Continuous professional development and specialization in niche areas can lead to further salary increases.
High-paying states for this role include California, New York, and Texas, with cities like San Francisco, New York City, and Austin offering the best compensation packages. Understanding the market dynamics and salary trends in these locations can significantly aid job seekers in negotiating their salaries effectively.
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The average representative projects salary in Alaska, California, and Oklahoma are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average representative projects salary states are Alabama, Kansas, and Florida.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $67,597 | $32.50 |
| 2 | Alaska | $73,046 | $35.12 |
| 3 | Maine | $56,106 | $26.97 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $57,304 | $27.55 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $63,396 | $30.48 |
| 6 | Vermont | $55,669 | $26.76 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $60,630 | $29.15 |
| 8 | Washington | $60,587 | $29.13 |
| 9 | New York | $60,771 | $29.22 |
| 10 | Delaware | $55,698 | $26.78 |
| 11 | Oklahoma | $62,329 | $29.97 |
| 12 | Nevada | $53,281 | $25.62 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $54,358 | $26.13 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $56,292 | $27.06 |
| 15 | Iowa | $51,886 | $24.95 |
| 16 | Missouri | $54,990 | $26.44 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $55,801 | $26.83 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $52,822 | $25.40 |
| 19 | Idaho | $51,030 | $24.53 |
| 20 | Illinois | $54,109 | $26.01 |
| 21 | Utah | $50,491 | $24.27 |
| 22 | Maryland | $55,892 | $26.87 |
| 23 | Arizona | $48,942 | $23.53 |
| 24 | Oregon | $51,826 | $24.92 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $50,080 | $24.08 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $50,402 | $24.23 |
| 27 | Colorado | $49,908 | $23.99 |
| 28 | Michigan | $50,268 | $24.17 |
| 29 | Mississippi | $46,820 | $22.51 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $50,171 | $24.12 |
| 31 | Minnesota | $48,941 | $23.53 |
| 32 | Montana | $49,480 | $23.79 |
| 33 | Virginia | $51,797 | $24.90 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $48,175 | $23.16 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $46,750 | $22.48 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $48,974 | $23.55 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $45,734 | $21.99 |
| 38 | Texas | $44,225 | $21.26 |
| 39 | Georgia | $45,119 | $21.69 |
| 40 | Wisconsin | $48,988 | $23.55 |
| 41 | Ohio | $45,073 | $21.67 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $44,433 | $21.36 |
| 43 | Florida | $40,128 | $19.29 |
| 44 | Indiana | $45,475 | $21.86 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $39,369 | $18.93 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $45,349 | $21.80 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $39,909 | $19.19 |
| 48 | Alabama | $41,137 | $19.78 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $42,546 | $20.45 |
| 50 | Kansas | $40,915 | $19.67 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $38,075 | $18.31 |
The highest-paying cities for representative projects are Fullerton, CA, Seattle, WA, and New York, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fullerton, CA | $66,453 | $31.95 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $60,965 | $29.31 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $60,885 | $29.27 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $55,852 | $26.85 |
| 5 | Kansas City, MO | $55,421 | $26.64 |
| 6 | Bethesda, MD | $55,371 | $26.62 |
| 7 | Chicago, IL | $54,266 | $26.09 |
| 8 | Des Moines, IA | $51,669 | $24.84 |
| 9 | Raleigh, NC | $51,105 | $24.57 |
| 10 | Detroit, MI | $50,321 | $24.19 |
| 11 | Boulder, CO | $50,140 | $24.11 |
| 12 | Phoenix, AZ | $49,079 | $23.60 |
| 13 | Ramsey, MN | $49,061 | $23.59 |
| 14 | Meridian, MS | $46,163 | $22.19 |
| 15 | Cleveland, OH | $46,076 | $22.15 |
| 16 | Amarillo, TX | $45,372 | $21.81 |
| 17 | Omaha, NE | $45,344 | $21.80 |
| 18 | Indianapolis, IN | $45,315 | $21.79 |
| 19 | Clearwater, FL | $41,251 | $19.83 |
| 20 | Knoxville, TN | $40,007 | $19.23 |
A representative projects's salary ranges from $35,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $72,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $72,000 | $6,000 | $35 |
| 75th Percentile | $61,000 | $5,083 | $29 |
| Average | $50,815 | $4,235 | $24 |
| 25th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
| 10th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
The highest paying types of representative projects are resident engineer, senior structural engineer, and office engineer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Engineering Internship | $47,072 | $3,923 | $22.63 | 105,826 |
| Geotechnical Engineer | $74,831 | $6,236 | $35.98 | 15,062 |
| Civil Engineering Internship | $52,597 | $4,383 | $25.29 | 109,733 |
| Civil/Structural Engineer | $74,421 | $6,202 | $35.78 | 20,123 |
| Office Engineer | $89,581 | $7,465 | $43.07 | 59,644 |
| Civil Engineer | $70,950 | $5,912 | $34.11 | 26,803 |
Top companies hiring representative projects now:
Representative projects salaries at IBM and Stanley Consultants are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average representative projects salary at companies like Jacobs Engineering Group and Thrasher Engineering, Inc are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IBM | $86,803 | $41.73 |
| 2 | Stanley Consultants | $73,971 | $35.56 |
| 3 | Jacobs Engineering Group | $72,083 | $34.66 |
| 4 | Thrasher Engineering, Inc | $67,906 | $32.65 |
| 5 | Fishbeck | $67,746 | $32.57 |
| 6 | Marriott International | $66,909 | $32.17 |
| 7 | HDR | $65,220 | $31.36 |
| 8 | Broward Health | $64,398 | $30.96 |
| 9 | Black & Veatch | $62,681 | $30.14 |
| 10 | Green Janet Lynne | $61,638 | $29.63 |
| 11 | Carollo Engineers | $61,509 | $29.57 |
| 12 | University of Michigan | $61,066 | $29.36 |
| 13 | Weston & Sampson | $59,987 | $28.84 |
| 14 | Memorial Healthcare System | $59,754 | $28.73 |
| 15 | C2AE | $59,705 | $28.70 |
| 16 | Bolton & Menk | $59,536 | $28.62 |
| 17 | Thermo Fisher Scientific | $55,300 | $26.59 |
| 18 | Chestnut Health Systems | $53,948 | $25.94 |
| 19 | PEAK Technical Staffing USA | $53,193 | $25.57 |
| 20 | American Consulting Inc | $51,399 | $24.71 |
The average representative projects salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | $64,096 | $30.82 |
| 2 | Professional | $57,548 | $27.67 |
| 3 | Construction | $56,910 | $27.36 |
| 4 | Finance | $55,532 | $26.70 |
| 5 | Media | $52,536 | $25.26 |
The average representative projects salary has risen by $6,070 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average representative projects earned $44,745 annually, but today, they earn $50,815 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for representative projects over the last decade.
Compare representative projects salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare representative projects salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,800 | $24.43 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $49,900 | $24.01 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | $49,700 | $23.90 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $48,600 | $23.38 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | $47,900 | $23.04 | +1.6% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accenture | Infrastructure & Capital Projects-Structures Representative, ANS | Los Angeles, CA | 06/18/2025 | $200,000 |
| Global Channel Management | Project Representative | Livermore, CA | 06/10/2025 | $50,088 |
| Piedmont Service Group | Project Development Representative | Greensboro, NC | 06/06/2025 | $50,000 |
| Schnabel Engineering | Resident Project Representative | Greensboro, NC | 06/05/2025 | $57,500 |
| Schnabel Engineering | Resident Project Representative | Newport News, VA | 06/04/2025 | $57,500 |
| Schnabel Engineering | Resident Project Representative | Lexington, KY | 06/04/2025 | $57,500 |
| Schnabel Engineering | Resident Project Representative | West Columbia, SC | 06/04/2025 | $57,500 |
| Schnabel Engineering | Resident Project Representative | Knoxville, TN | 06/04/2025 | $57,500 |
| Ballard Marine Construction | Project Controls Representative) | Washougal, WA | 05/30/2025 | $75,000 |
| Actalent | Resident Project Representative | Indianapolis, IN | 05/28/2025 | $70,228 |
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