How Much Does a Project Manager Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$102,320
Project managers in the U.S. earn a median of $102,320 a year, or $49.19 an hour. Half of project managers earn more than $102,320 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $167,970.
Pay percentiles for project managers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29.61 | $61,580 |
| 25th | $37.71 | $78,440 |
| 50th (median) | $49.19 | $102,320 |
| 75th | $63.99 | $133,100 |
| 90th | $80.76 | $167,970 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for project managers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $124,160 | $59.69 | +21% |
| New Jersey | $122,980 | $59.12 | +20% |
| Delaware | $122,190 | $58.75 | +19% |
| New York | $121,040 | $58.19 | +18% |
| California | $120,910 | $58.13 | +18% |
| Virginia | $120,840 | $58.10 | +18% |
| Massachusetts | $114,190 | $54.90 | +12% |
| Colorado | $110,050 | $52.91 | +8% |
| New Mexico | $106,970 | $51.43 | +5% |
| Oregon | $105,480 | $50.71 | +3% |
| United States | $102,320 | $49.19 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many project managers are there?
BLS counts about 1,066,670 project managers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Project Management Specialists”. The most jobs are in Texas (138,960), California (114,380) and Florida (76,370).
The mean (average) annual wage is $110,740, higher than the median of $102,320.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $8,527
- Biweekly
- $3,935
- Weekly
- $1,968
- Daily (8 hours)
- $394
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do project managers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for project managers is $49.19. The middle 50% earn between $37.71 and $63.99 an hour.
Which state pays project managers the most?
Washington has the highest median wage for project managers at $124,160, +21% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for project managers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of project managers earn less than $61,580 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.