Project Manager Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median project manager in the Philadelphia area earns $104,160 a year ($50.08 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($102,320) and 4% above the Pennsylvania median ($100,150). Half of the 17,210 project managers there earn between $82,200 and $133,100.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,240 | $61,600 | $61,580 |
| 25th percentile | $82,200 | $78,370 | $78,440 |
| Median | $104,160 | $100,150 | $102,320 |
| 75th percentile | $133,100 | $128,640 | $133,100 |
| 90th percentile | $167,770 | $160,560 | $167,970 |
| Average | $113,080 | $106,910 | $110,740 |
| Jobs | 17,210 | 36,150 | 1,066,670 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 18th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for project manager pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($135,120).
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- Pittsburgh, PA: $99,320
- 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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- Logistician: $86,900
- Human Resources Specialist: $76,700
- Marketing Specialist: $79,420
- Management Analyst: $100,920
- Purchasing Agent: $81,470
- Training Specialist: $76,710
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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.