Project Manager Salary in San Francisco, CA
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The median project manager in the San Francisco area earns $135,040 a year ($64.92 an hour), 32% above the U.S. median ($102,320) and 12% above the California median ($120,910). Half of the 20,770 project managers there earn between $102,510 and $167,410.
| Annual pay | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,990 | $69,180 | $61,580 |
| 25th percentile | $102,510 | $85,620 | $78,440 |
| Median | $135,040 | $120,910 | $102,320 |
| 75th percentile | $167,410 | $155,850 | $133,100 |
| 90th percentile | $206,240 | $188,560 | $167,970 |
| Average | $140,820 | $124,430 | $110,740 |
| Jobs | 20,770 | 114,380 | 1,066,670 |
San Francisco, CA ranks 2nd 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
- Sacramento, CA: $124,350
- San Diego, CA: $117,460
- Seattle, WA: $130,380
- Washington, DC: $127,030
- New York, NY: $126,660
- Denver, CO: $116,740
- Boston, MA: $114,990
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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.