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Project engineer salary in San Antonio, TX

How much does a Project Engineer make in San Antonio, TX?

Average base salary

$86,235
same
as national average
Average $86,235
Low $59,712
High $124,540
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
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The average salary for a project engineer is $86,235 per year in San Antonio, TX. 43 salaries reported, updated at September 13, 2023

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Salaries by years of experience in San Antonio, TX

Years of experiencePer year
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
3 to 5 years
6 to 9 years
More than 10 years
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Top companies for Project Engineers in San Antonio, TX

  1. Shell
    3.9
    9,381 reviews6 salaries reported
    $145,377per year
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Highest paying cities for Project Engineers near San Antonio, TX

  1. Fort Worth, TX
    $95,721 per year
    33 salaries reported
  2. Houston, TX
    $91,952 per year
    336 salaries reported
  3. San Antonio, TX
    $86,235 per year
    43 salaries reported
  1. Irving, TX
    $81,378 per year
    8 salaries reported
  2. Dallas, TX
    $79,449 per year
    145 salaries reported
  3. Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
    $79,173 per year
    41 salaries reported
  1. Austin, TX
    $78,871 per year
    90 salaries reported
  2. Plano, TX
    $71,117 per year
    7 salaries reported
  3. Boerne, TX
    $71,055 per year
    13 salaries reported
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Where can a Project Engineer earn more?

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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Project Engineers

Most recommended license

Professional Engineer

(earn +8.04% more)

The jobs requiring this license have increase by 11.05% since 2018. Project Engineers with this license earn +8.04% more than the average base salary, which is $86,235 per year.

Job Trend
YearNumber of job openings on Indeed requiring this licenseChange from previous year
20114increase by 4
20126112increase by 152700.00%
201317915increase by 193.11%
201423722increase by 32.41%
201511724decrease by 50.58%
201613823increase by 17.90%
201712852decrease by 7.02%
201818003increase by 40.08%
201919993increase by 11.05%

Top companies hiring Project Engineers on Indeed

Securitas Electronic Security
Vulcan Materials Company
Catamount Constructors
Cml Security Group
Structure Tone
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Top skills
Network Architecture
+51.21%salary
Top certifications
PMP
+20.39%salary
Top fields of study
Electrical Engineering Degree
+22.17%salary

More critical skills and qualifications that pay well

Top SkillsSalaryJob openingsCompanies
3 jobs8
2 jobs7
3 jobs8
873 jobs1,422
12 jobs29
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Most common benefits for Project Engineers

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Continuing education credits
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Employee stock ownership plan
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Gym membership
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Profit sharing
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness program
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Salary satisfaction

Based on 995 ratings

58% of Project Engineers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.

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How much do similar professions get paid in San Antonio, TX?

Engineer

Job openings

Average $101,111 per year

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Common questions about salaries for a Project Engineer

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