PMP cert adds 15%+. Tech and construction PMs earn at top of range.
Pay scales steeply with tenure for Project Manager (PMP)s. National figures, before regional adjustments.
| Experience | Median 2026 | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level (0–1 yr) | $77,900 | $59,400 | $102,400 |
| Junior (2–4 yrs) | $96,900 | $73,800 | $127,300 |
| Mid-Level (5–9 yrs) | $111,400 | $84,900 | $146,400 |
| Senior (10–14 yrs) | $133,600 | $101,800 | $175,600 |
| Veteran (15+ yrs) | $151,500 | $115,400 | $199,100 |
Top 10 states by median Project Manager (PMP) salary in 2026.
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $144,800 | $110,100 | $188,300 | +30% |
| California | $142,600 | $108,400 | $185,400 | +28% |
| New York | $142,600 | $108,400 | $185,400 | +28% |
| New Jersey | $140,400 | $106,700 | $182,500 | +26% |
| Washington | $139,200 | $105,800 | $181,000 | +25% |
| Washington DC | $135,900 | $103,300 | $176,700 | +22% |
| Connecticut | $134,800 | $102,400 | $175,200 | +21% |
| Maryland | $133,700 | $101,600 | $173,800 | +20% |
| Colorado | $130,300 | $99,100 | $169,400 | +17% |
| Hawaii | $127,000 | $96,500 | $165,100 | +14% |
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $94,700 | $72,000 | $123,100 | -15% |
| North Dakota | $93,600 | $71,100 | $121,600 | -16% |
| Oklahoma | $93,600 | $71,100 | $121,600 | -16% |
| Wyoming | $93,600 | $71,100 | $121,600 | -16% |
| Alabama | $92,500 | $70,300 | $120,200 | -17% |
| Louisiana | $92,500 | $70,300 | $120,200 | -17% |
| Arkansas | $89,100 | $67,700 | $115,900 | -20% |
| South Dakota | $89,100 | $67,700 | $115,900 | -20% |
| Mississippi | $86,900 | $66,000 | $113,000 | -22% |
| West Virginia | $86,900 | $66,000 | $113,000 | -22% |
Metro-level pay frequently outpaces state averages — major metros concentrate higher wages.
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