Project Manager Salary in Louisville, KY
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The median project manager in the Louisville area earns $82,660 a year ($39.74 an hour), 19% below the U.S. median ($102,320) and 1% above the Kentucky median ($81,700). Half of the 3,630 project managers there earn between $65,210 and $104,160.
| Annual pay | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $55,520 | $52,090 | $61,580 |
| 25th percentile | $65,210 | $64,130 | $78,440 |
| Median | $82,660 | $81,700 | $102,320 |
| 75th percentile | $104,160 | $104,860 | $133,100 |
| 90th percentile | $129,630 | $131,670 | $167,970 |
| Average | $90,520 | $89,470 | $110,740 |
| Jobs | 3,630 | 10,250 | 1,066,670 |
Louisville, KY ranks 50th 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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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.