Assistant Mechanical Project Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Mechanical Project Manager make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Assistant Mechanical Project Manager in the United States is $71,397 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, an Assistant Mechanical Project Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,771
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,930 to $81,538
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,312
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Assistant Mechanical Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $81,538 $6,795 $1,568 $39
Average $71,397 $5,950 $1,373 $34
25th Percentile $61,930 $5,161 $1,191 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Mechanical Project Manager Salaries

An Assistant Mechanical Project Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Assistant Mechanical Project Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Mechanical Project Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $79,050.
  • California: $78,751.
  • Massachusetts: $77,701.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Mechanical Project Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $90,053
  • San Francisco: $89,167
  • Oakland: $87,190

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Mechanical Project Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 12.5% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Academic Advising (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Academic advising is, according to the National Academic Advising Association, "a series of intentional interactions with a curriculum, a pedagogy, and a set of student learning outcomes. Academic advising synthesizes and contextualizes students' educational experiences within the frameworks of their aspirations, abilities and lives to extend learning beyond campus boundaries and timeframes."
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
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Leadership 12.5%
Academic Advising 2.08%
Computer Science 2.08%

How Education impacts an Assistant Mechanical Project Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Mechanical Project Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Mechanical Project Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $62,220 and $71,250).

Assistant Mechanical Project Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Mechanical Project Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.0%
High School 34.3%
Associates 62.6%
Bachelors 3.0%
Masters 34.3%
Doctorate 62.6%
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Assistant Mechanical Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Mechanical Project Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$61,930
Average $71,397/year
$81,538
$5,161
Average $5,950/month
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$1,191
Average $1,373/week
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Average $34/hour
$39
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75th Percentile $81,538 $6,795 $1,568 $39
Average $71,397 $5,950 $1,373 $34
25th Percentile $61,930 $5,161 $1,191 $30

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Salary Trends for Assistant Mechanical Project Manager

Salaries for an Assistant Mechanical Project Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $56,587 in 2023 to around $54,658 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Mechanical Project Manager salary trends, .

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