Project Manager Salary
Average pay, percentile breakdowns, and city-by-city comparison for Project Managers in the United States.
Median Salary
$98,580
Mean Salary
$105,060
Employment
845,700
Category
Management
Salary Percentiles for Project Managers
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly | Hourly (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th (Entry) | $53,540 | $4,462 | $26 |
| 25th | $71,760 | $5,980 | $35 |
| 50th (Median) | $98,580 | $8,215 | $47 |
| 75th | $132,870 | $11,073 | $64 |
| 90th (Senior) | $168,530 | $14,044 | $81 |
Project Manager Salary by City
| City | Adjusted Median | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $113,367 | +15% |
| San Francisco, CA | $120,268 | +22% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $110,410 | +12% |
| Chicago, IL | $102,523 | +4% |
| Houston, TX | $96,608 | -2% |
| Austin, TX | $103,509 | +5% |
| Seattle, WA | $116,324 | +18% |
| Boston, MA | $112,381 | +14% |
| Denver, CO | $104,495 | +6% |
| Washington, DC | $114,353 | +16% |
| Miami, FL | $100,552 | +2% |
| Atlanta, GA | $101,537 | +3% |
| Dallas, TX | $99,566 | +1% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $103,509 | +5% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $97,594 | -1% |
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About Project Manager Salaries in 2025
The median annual salary for Project Managers in the United States is $98,580, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means half of all Project Managers earn more than this amount, and half earn less.
At the entry level (10th percentile), Project Managers earn around $53,540, while the highest earners (90th percentile) make $168,530 or more. There are approximately 845,700 Project Managers employed across the country in the Management sector.