Project Manager Salary in Boston, MA
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The median project manager in the Boston area earns $114,990 a year ($55.28 an hour), 12% above the U.S. median ($102,320) and 1% above the Massachusetts median ($114,190). Half of the 18,840 project managers there earn between $89,810 and $147,620.
| Annual pay | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $72,800 | $72,800 | $61,580 |
| 25th percentile | $89,810 | $87,290 | $78,440 |
| Median | $114,990 | $114,190 | $102,320 |
| 75th percentile | $147,620 | $144,990 | $133,100 |
| 90th percentile | $174,740 | $174,840 | $167,970 |
| Average | $121,710 | $120,970 | $110,740 |
| Jobs | 18,840 | 21,960 | 1,066,670 |
Boston, MA ranks 9th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for project manager pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($135,120).
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- San Jose, CA: $135,120
- San Francisco, CA: $135,040
- Seattle, WA: $130,380
- Washington, DC: $127,030
- New York, NY: $126,660
- Sacramento, CA: $124,350
- San Diego, CA: $117,460
- Denver, CO: $116,740
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- Logistician: $101,540
- Human Resources Specialist: $90,270
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- Purchasing Agent: $93,010
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.