The average salary for a project manager in the United States is around $54,824 per year.
Avg Salary
Project managers earn an average yearly salary of $54,824.
Wages typically start from $45,458 and go up to $90,210.
3% below national average Updated in 2018
Project manager earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Project manager salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Arizona | $62,298 |
| California | $58,422 |
| Colorado | $58,561 |
| District of Columbia | $81,119 |
| Florida | $48,012 |
| Georgia | $58,152 |
| Illinois | $54,264 |
| Massachusetts | $57,439 |
| Maryland | $67,367 |
| Michigan | $53,000 |
| Minnesota | $61,082 |
| Missouri | $63,576 |
| North Carolina | $65,136 |
| New Jersey | $61,532 |
| New York | $58,952 |
| Ohio | $61,395 |
| Oregon | $56,027 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,022 |
| Tennessee | $51,009 |
| Texas | $58,144 |
| Utah | $66,523 |
| Virginia | $66,815 |
| Washington | $62,799 |
| Wisconsin | $50,000 |
How do project manager salaries compare to similar careers?
Project managers earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than farm managers but more than wedding planners.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Farm manager salary | $68K |
| Mail superintendent salary | $76K |
| Logistician salary | $70K |
| Property manager salary | $58K |
| Range manager salary | $61K |
| Project manager salary | $55K |
| Music business manager salary | $32K |
| Customer success manager salary | $46K |
| Account manager salary | $47K |
| Wedding planner salary | $49K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)