Project Manager Salary
The short answer
The median pay for project management specialists in the U.S. was $102,320 a year ($49.19 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most earned between $61,580 and $167,970.
Pay range
- Lower pay (10% earn less)
- $61,580
- Middle (median)
- $102,320
- Higher pay (10% earn more)
- $167,970
- Median per hour
- $49.19
Government category: Project Management Specialists. National figures for May 2025; pay in your area may be higher or lower.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a project manager make?
The median pay for project management specialists in the U.S. was $102,320 a year ($49.19 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most earned between $61,580 and $167,970.
Can I earn this working part-time?
The figures above are for all workers, most of them full-time. Part-time pay is usually quoted per hour; the median hourly wage was $49.19. Check each listing for its exact pay and hours.