Project Manager Salary in United States
Project managers plan, coordinate, and deliver projects on time and within budget. The United States median is $120,000 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$120,000
per year
Monthly (national)
$10,000
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$158,000
Washington DC, DC
Hourly (national)
$57.69
varies by city
Project Manager salary by city in United States
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC, DC | $158,000 | $13,200 | +32% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $151,000 | $12,600 | +26% |
| San Diego, CA | $144,000 | $12,000 | +20% |
| Chicago, IL | $128,000 | $10,700 | +7% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $123,000 | $10,300 | +2% |
| The Bronx, NY | $120,000 | $10,000 | 0% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $120,000 | $10,000 | 0% |
| Fort Worth, TX | $120,000 | $10,000 | 0% |
| Dallas, TX | $114,000 | $9,500 | -5% |
| Houston, TX | $112,000 | $9,300 | -7% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $107,000 | $8,900 | -11% |
| San Antonio, TX | $99,200 | $8,300 | -17% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a project manager make in United States?
- The national median project manager salary in United States is about $120,000 per year ($10,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $99,200 to $158,000.
- Which United States city pays project managers the most?
- Washington DC, DC pays the most at about $158,000 per year.
- Which United States city pays project managers the least?
- Among cities we cover, San Antonio, TX is on the lower end at about $99,200 per year for a project manager.
- What is the typical salary range for a project manager in United States?
- Across United States cities we cover, project manager pay commonly spans from about $63,400 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $247,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United States cities have project manager salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes project manager pay for 12 cities in United States, all shown in USD.
- Is project manager in demand in United States?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +7% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.