What are the main factors that influence a Projects Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Projects Manager's salary?

A Projects Manager's salary grows with experience: a Projects Manager (0-2 years)earns $80,088, a Project Manager II (2-4 years)earns $100,097, a Project Manager III (4-7 years)earns $122,550, a Project Manager IV (7+ years)earns $138,065, a Project Manager V (7-10 years)earns $162,820,

What are the highest paying states for a Projects Manager?

Projects Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Projects Manager roles are District of Columbia $85,069, California $84,747, Massachusetts $83,617. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Projects Manager roles make?

Salaries for Projects Manager level roles vary by specialization: Manager Of Special Projects: $140,892; GIS Projects Manager: $123,300; Environmental Programs and Projects Manager: $122,500; Projects Portfolio Manager: $116,914; Strategic Projects Manager: $113,892.

Projects Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Projects Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Projects Manager in Rhode Island is $80,213 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, a Projects Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $99,468
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,121 to $90,292
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,754

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Projects Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,292	$7,524	$1,736	$43
Average	$80,213	$6,684	$1,543	$39
25th Percentile	$72,121	$6,010	$1,387	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Projects Manager Salaries

A Projects 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Projects Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Projects Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $80,088
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,097
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,550
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,065
Expert (over 8 years): $162,820

Levels	Salary
Projects ... Level Projects Manager	$80,088
Project M... Level Projects Manager	$100,097
Project M... Level Projects Manager	$122,550
Project M... Level Projects Manager	$138,065
Project M... Level Projects Manager	$162,820

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How Do Projects 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 Projects Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $85,069.
California: $84,747.
Massachusetts: $83,617.

District of Columbia $85,069 California $84,747 Massachusetts $83,617 Washington $83,310 New Jersey $83,279 Alaska $83,171 Connecticut $82,111 New York $81,681

Hawaii $80,306 Rhode Island $79,660 Maryland $79,222 Minnesota $78,623 Colorado $78,392 Illinois $78,316 Oregon $78,024 Delaware $77,809

New Hampshire $77,673 Virginia $77,371 Pennsylvania $76,487 Nevada $76,041 North Dakota $75,895 Michigan $75,665 Wisconsin $75,580 Vermont $75,411

Texas $74,943 Maine $74,912 Arizona $74,866 Ohio $74,812 Georgia $74,105 Indiana $73,752 Wyoming $73,683 Utah $73,575

Iowa $73,529 Kansas $73,160 Louisiana $73,053 North Carolina $73,014 Missouri $72,999 Florida $72,699 Montana $72,538 Nebraska $72,384

Kentucky $72,300 South Carolina $71,992 Tennessee $71,800 Idaho $71,723 New Mexico $71,163 Oklahoma $71,040 Alabama $70,586 South Dakota $69,826

Arkansas $69,411 West Virginia $69,188 Mississippi $68,519

Top Paying Cities for Projects 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:

Adamsville: $80,966
Albion: $79,622
Ashaway: $81,274

Adamsville, RI $80,966 Albion, RI $79,622 Ashaway, RI $81,274 Barrington, RI $79,622 Block Island, RI $80,851 Bradford, RI $81,220 Bristol, RI $79,545 Carolina, RI $80,559

Charlestown, RI $80,644 Chepachet, RI $79,468 Clayville, RI $79,545 Coventry, RI $79,468 West Greenwich, RI $79,414 East Greenwich, RI $79,522 Exeter, RI $81,220 Fiskeville, RI $79,622

Forestdale, RI $79,545 Foster, RI $79,414 Glendale, RI $79,414 Greene, RI $80,306 Greenville, RI $79,622 Harmony, RI $79,599 Harrisville, RI $79,468 Hope, RI $79,622

Hope Valley, RI $81,274 Hopkinton, RI $81,297 Jamestown, RI $80,482 Kenyon, RI $81,197 Little Compton, RI $80,936 Manville, RI $79,622 Mapleville, RI $79,414 Newport, RI $80,498

Middletown, RI $80,836 North Kingstown, RI $79,391 North Scituate, RI $79,599 Oakland, RI $79,491 Pascoag, RI $79,445 Pawtucket, RI $79,622 Central Falls, RI $79,622 Cumberland, RI $79,622

Lincoln, RI $79,622 Portsmouth, RI $80,175 Prudence Island, RI $79,468 Rockville, RI $81,297 Saunderstown, RI $80,528 Shannock, RI $81,174 Slatersville, RI $79,545 Slocum, RI $80,528

Tiverton, RI $80,989 Wakefield, RI $80,444 Kingston, RI $80,459 Narragansett, RI $80,475 Peace Dale, RI $80,444 Warren, RI $79,599 Warwick, RI $79,622 Westerly, RI $81,320

West Kingston, RI $80,505 West Warwick, RI $79,622 Wood River Junction, RI $81,220 Woonsocket, RI $79,545 North Smithfield, RI $79,599 Wyoming, RI $81,197 Providence, RI $79,622 Cranston, RI $79,622

North Providence, RI $79,622 East Providence, RI $79,622 Riverside, RI $79,622 Rumford, RI $79,622 Smithfield, RI $79,622 Johnston, RI $79,622

Projects Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Projects 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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$72,121

Average $80,213/year

$90,292

$6,010

Average $6,684/month

$7,524

$1,387

Average $1,543/week

$1,736

$35

Average $39/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,292	$7,524	$1,736	$43
Average	$80,213	$6,684	$1,543	$39
25th Percentile	$72,121	$6,010	$1,387	$35

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