Senior Electrical Project Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Senior Electrical Project Manager make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Senior Electrical Project Manager in the United States is $131,941 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $184,554
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $118,242 to $159,481
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $105,771
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Senior Electrical Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $159,481 $13,290 $3,067 $77
Average $131,941 $10,995 $2,537 $63
25th Percentile $118,242 $9,854 $2,274 $57
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Key Factors That Influence Senior Electrical Project Manager Salaries

A Senior Electrical 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.

Top Paying Cities for Senior Electrical 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: $166,417
  • San Francisco: $164,781
  • Oakland: $161,126

What Skills Can Increase a Senior Electrical Project Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Problem Solving (Mentioned in 25% Job Postings): Analyzing and identifying the root cause of problems and applying critical thinking skills to solve problems.
  • Geology (Mentioned in 25% Job Postings): Geology is the science that studies the Earth's physical structure and substances, the history of rocks, the processes that act on them and the most economic way to use the world's resources.
  • Installation (Mentioned in 25% Job Postings): The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
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Problem Solving 25%
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Installation 25%
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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 Senior Electrical Project Manager's salary.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
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Problem Solving
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How Education impacts a Senior Electrical Project Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Senior Electrical 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 a Senior Electrical Project Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $116,556 and $125,612).

Senior Electrical Project Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Senior Electrical Project Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.6%
High School 50.0%
Associates 33.3%
Bachelors 33.3%
Masters 5.6%
Doctorate 5.6%
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Senior Electrical Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Electrical 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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$118,242
Average $131,941/year
$159,481
$9,854
Average $10,995/month
$13,290
$2,274
Average $2,537/week
$3,067
$57
Average $63/hour
$77
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $159,481 $13,290 $3,067 $77
Average $131,941 $10,995 $2,537 $63
25th Percentile $118,242 $9,854 $2,274 $57

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Salary Trends for Senior Electrical Project Manager

Salaries for a Senior Electrical Project Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $93,427 in 2023 to around $92,661 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Senior Electrical Project Manager salary trends, .

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