Project Manager Salary in Washington, DC
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The median project manager in the Washington area earns $127,030 a year ($61.07 an hour), 24% above the U.S. median ($102,320). Half of the 38,230 project managers there earn between $95,150 and $163,550.
Median $127,030
10th: $74,11090th: $192,450
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $74,110 | $61,580 |
| 25th percentile | $95,150 | $78,440 |
| Median | $127,030 | $102,320 |
| 75th percentile | $163,550 | $133,100 |
| 90th percentile | $192,450 | $167,970 |
| Average | $129,050 | $110,740 |
| Jobs | 38,230 | 1,066,670 |
Washington, DC ranks 4th 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
- San Jose, CA: $135,120
- San Francisco, CA: $135,040
- Seattle, WA: $130,380
- New York, NY: $126,660
- Sacramento, CA: $124,350
- San Diego, CA: $117,460
- 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.