Project Manager Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median project manager in the Richmond area earns $102,170 a year ($49.12 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($102,320) and 15% below the Virginia median ($120,840). Half of the 6,380 project managers there earn between $78,060 and $132,790.
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,390 | $68,020 | $61,580 |
| 25th percentile | $78,060 | $85,550 | $78,440 |
| Median | $102,170 | $120,840 | $102,320 |
| 75th percentile | $132,790 | $158,050 | $133,100 |
| 90th percentile | $163,150 | $179,970 | $167,970 |
| Average | $108,540 | $123,390 | $110,740 |
| Jobs | 6,380 | 43,860 | 1,066,670 |
Richmond, VA ranks 23rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for project manager pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($135,120).
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- Virginia Beach, VA: $104,920
- 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.