The median project manager role advertised on Verde Talent posts $111,974 a year. Here is the spread, how it moves by state, and how it compares to neighbouring roles.
The median advertised project manager salary is $111,974 a year. Half of the postings behind that figure fall between $97,767 and $141,080, and the full advertised range runs $55,000 to $165,000.
The median works out at $53.83 an hour, annualised over 2,080 hours. Postings that quote an hourly rate are converted the same way.
On advertised pay today, Massachusetts ($122,700), California ($120,400) and Illinois ($104,108). Only states with enough postings to median are listed.
Against the same benchmark on Verde Talent: Software & Data Engineer at $140,000, Energy Storage Engineer at $140,000 and Lineworker at $117,146, versus $111,974 for project manager.
From 52 live US postings that advertise pay, across 15 employers, out of 69 open project manager roles on Verde Talent. They are what employers advertise rather than offers made or salaries paid, and the page is rebuilt daily.
Figures are what employers advertise in live postings, not offers made or salaries paid. Hourly rates are annualised. Updated daily.
Data updated September 20, 2026