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How Much Can a Project Manager Make?

Salary estimates in project management

Salaries in project management vary widely based on experience level, certifications earned, past performance and the state in which you work.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, project management specialists earn an average salary of $104,920 per year ($50.44 per hour).

Starting pay rate typically falls below the averages until you earn more experience, sharpen your skills, improve your performance and become a senior member of your team. Furthering your education is a great way to increase your salary potential.

Project Manager Average Salary

Average salary by state

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides average salary estimates for project management specialists by state:*

 Average salaryMedian salary
StatePer hourPer yearPer hourPer year
Alabama$49.26$102,460$47.51$98,810
Alaska$49.53$103,030$47.30$98,390
Arizona$42.64$88,690$39.43$82,010
Arkansas$39.51$82,180$37.74$78,510
California$57.28$119,130$50.05$104,110
Colorado$49.21$102,360$46.82$97,380
Connecticut$49.42$102,800$48.12$100,080
Delaware$52.22$108,620$50.43$104,900
District of Columbia$51.42$106,950$50.99$106,060
Florida$45.73$95,120$39.89$82,960
Georgia$50.48$104,990$47.51$98,820
Hawaii$38.87$80,850$36.99$76,930
Idaho$39.52$82,200$36.59$76,100
Illinois$47.70$99,210$45.67$95,000
Indiana$40.42$84,070$37.73$78,480
Iowa$41.24$85,770$38.50$80,070
Kansas$43.39$90,240$44.55$92,660
Kentucky$40.67$84,600$38.20$79,450
Louisiana$38.68$80,460$36.42$75,760
Maine$41.56$86,440$39.05$81,220
Maryland$49.16$102,250$47.13$98,020
Massachusetts$51.24$106,590$48.79$101,470
Michigan$45.47$94,570$43.91$91,320
Minnesota$45.88$95,440$41.63$86,590
Mississippi$40.54$84,310$35.98$74,830
Missouri$43.32$90,110$39.51$82,170
Montana$38.05$79,150$36.70$76,330
Nebraska$40.44$84,110$38.15$79,350
Nevada$43.89$91,290$38.96$81,050
New Hampshire$44.28$92,100$40.81$84,880
New Jersey$70.09$145,790$50.94$105,960
New Mexico$49.18$102,290$46.36$96,420
New York$56.26$117,020$50.83$105,720
North Carolina$47.97$99,770$45.11$93,820
North Dakota$39.99$83,180$37.78$78,570
Ohio$43.39$90,250$40.10$83,410
Oklahoma$42.78$88,980$39.04$81,210
Oregon$44.58$92,730$40.31$83,830
Pennsylvania$44.67$92,910$40.97$85,220
Rhode Island$48.86$101,620$47.49$98,780
South Carolina$44.39$92,320$38.77$80,640
South Dakota$35.73$74,310$31.66$65,860
Tennessee$37.94$78,920$35.04$72,890
Texas$45.38$94,390$40.70$84,660
Utah$43.68$90,850$39.61$82,390
Vermont$37.99$79,020$35.01$72,810
Virginia$53.35$110,960$49.42$102,800
Washington$54.40$113,140$50.90$105,880
West Virginia$39.29$81,730$37.00$76,950
Wisconsin$45.68$95,020$44.09$91,700
Wyoming$48.10$100,050$42.51$88,410
Guam$30.72$63,900$23.17$48,190
Puerto Rico$25.84$53,740$24.00$49,920
Virgin Islands$32.93$68,490$31.00$64,480

All salary data courtesy of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Career outlook: is demand for project managers growing?

2017 report from the Project Management Institute (PMI) projects both global and domestic growth for jobs in project management. They found the demand for project-related workers could grow as much as 33% globally from 2017-2027.

Much of this growth is expected internationally in developing economies—but prospects are also strong in the US.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of project management specialists is expected to increase 6% from 2022-2032, faster than the average across all U.S. occupations.

What does a project manager do?

Project managers run projects and project teams. They help businesses keep track of multiple assignments, deliverables and deadlines. A project manager must excel as a communicator and motivator, able to juggle multiple tasks and keep cool under pressure.

Project managers can work in many different types of industries, including:

  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing / construction
  • Engineering
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Oil, gas & utilities
  • Financial services and insurance

Discover what you can do with a project management degree, including more detail about these types of jobs—and find out if a career as a project manager is right for you.

How do I become a project manager?

Becoming a project manager begins by getting educated. Herzing University’s bachelor's degree in project management equips you with the knowledge and tools to qualify for entry-level jobs in project management and excel as a truly new you. Earn dual credit towards an MBA program and work to become a Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) or Project Management Professional (PMP).

Herzing University exists to help you become possible. We can be your lifelong partner in learning from your first class in a bachelor’s degree program through your final MBA course. Take the first step to become a better you with Herzing University.

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* Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 2023 / Occupational Outlook Handbook 2022. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography market in which you want to work and degree field, will affect career outcomes and earnings. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the average salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, salary increase or other career growth.

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