Project Manager Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median project manager in the Charlotte area earns $105,200 a year ($50.58 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($102,320) and 4% above the North Carolina median ($100,820). Half of the 11,570 project managers there earn between $80,580 and $133,030.
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,860 | $61,570 | $61,580 |
| 25th percentile | $80,580 | $77,970 | $78,440 |
| Median | $105,200 | $100,820 | $102,320 |
| 75th percentile | $133,030 | $130,690 | $133,100 |
| 90th percentile | $165,540 | $164,050 | $167,970 |
| Average | $111,260 | $107,630 | $110,740 |
| Jobs | 11,570 | 36,200 | 1,066,670 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 15th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for project manager pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($135,120).
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- Raleigh, NC: $102,280
- 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
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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.