Project Manager Salary in New York, NY
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The median project manager in the New York area earns $126,660 a year ($60.89 an hour), 24% above the U.S. median ($102,320) and 5% above the New York State median ($121,040). Half of the 68,910 project managers there earn between $96,370 and $164,800.
| Annual pay | New York area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,350 | $74,580 | $61,580 |
| 25th percentile | $96,370 | $91,660 | $78,440 |
| Median | $126,660 | $121,040 | $102,320 |
| 75th percentile | $164,800 | $160,220 | $133,100 |
| 90th percentile | $206,180 | $192,160 | $167,970 |
| Average | $131,730 | $126,260 | $110,740 |
| Jobs | 68,910 | 68,020 | 1,066,670 |
New York, NY ranks 5th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for project manager pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($135,120).
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Check my payProject manager pay in other cities
- Buffalo, NY: $101,180
- San Jose, CA: $135,120
- San Francisco, CA: $135,040
- Seattle, WA: $130,380
- Washington, DC: $127,030
- 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.