Civil Engineering Project Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Civil Engineering Project Manager make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Civil Engineering Project Manager in the United States is $143,336 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $69.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $166,692
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $131,011 to $155,562
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $119,789
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Civil Engineering Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $155,562 $12,963 $2,992 $75
Average $143,336 $11,945 $2,756 $69
25th Percentile $131,011 $10,918 $2,519 $63
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Key Factors That Influence Civil Engineering Project Manager Salaries

A Civil Engineering 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Civil Engineering Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Civil Engineering Project 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): $85,158
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $117,473
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $144,471
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $175,367
  • Expert (over 8 years): $197,453
Levels Salary
Civil Eng... Level Civil Engineering Project Manager$85,158
Civil Eng... Level Civil Engineering Project Manager$117,473
Civil Eng... Level Civil Engineering Project Manager$144,471
Civil Eng... Level Civil Engineering Project Manager$175,367
Civil Eng... Level Civil Engineering Project Manager$197,453
$85,158 0 yr
$117,473 < 2 yrs
$144,471 2-4 yrs
$175,367 5-8 yrs
$197,453 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Civil Engineering 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: $180,790
  • San Francisco: $179,013
  • Oakland: $175,042

What Skills Can Increase a Civil Engineering Project Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 6.47% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Client Relationship (Mentioned in 0.86% Job Postings): Client relationship managemen is focused on building relationships with clients to ensure that their needs are met, they are satisfied with the services and/or products provided by the company.
  • Staff Management (Mentioned in 0.86% Job Postings): To manage employees or subordinates of an organization is termed staff management. This is a structure through which staff members or employees can achieve their full potential within the job duties assigned to them.
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Leadership 6.47%
Client Relationship 0.86%
Staff Management 0.86%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Civil Engineering Project Manager's salary.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Written Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Collaboration
 $150,503
5%
Written Communication
 $149,070
4%
Business Development
 $149,070
4%
Client Relationship
 $147,636
3%
Leadership
 $147,636
3%
Verbal Communication
 $146,203
2%
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Civil Engineering Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Civil Engineering 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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$131,011
Average $143,336/year
$155,562
$10,918
Average $11,945/month
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$2,519
Average $2,756/week
$2,992
$63
Average $69/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $155,562 $12,963 $2,992 $75
Average $143,336 $11,945 $2,756 $69
25th Percentile $131,011 $10,918 $2,519 $63

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Salary Trends for Civil Engineering Project Manager

Salaries for a Civil Engineering Project Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $143,825 in 2023 to around $142,019 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Civil Engineering Project Manager salary trends, .

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