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As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Project Control Officer in Pennsylvania is $89,377 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.
However, a Project Control Officer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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Project Control Officer Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $97,380 | $8,115 | $1,873 | $47 |
| Average | $89,377 | $7,448 | $1,719 | $43 |
| 25th Percentile | $80,054 | $6,671 | $1,539 | $38 |
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A Project Control Officer'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.
Experience is a primary driver of a Project Control Officer'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:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Meeting/E... Level Project Control Officer | $58,926 |
| Meeting/E... Level Project Control Officer | $66,457 |
| Project C... Level Project Control Officer | $91,319 |
| Meeting/E... Level Project Control Officer | $111,809 |
| Meeting/E... Level Project Control Officer | $94,309 |
What Am I Worth?
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 Project Control Officers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
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:
For Project Control Officer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Project Control Officer positions in Financial Services or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Project Control Officer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy & Utilities | $107,252 | $52.0 | 20% |
| Software & Networking | $102,783 | $49.0 | 15% |
| Insurance | $101,890 | $49.0 | 14% |
| Aerospace & Defense | $100,102 | $48.0 | 12% |
| Construction | $98,314 | $47.0 | 10% |
Understanding how a Project Control Officer'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.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $97,380 | $8,115 | $1,873 | $47 |
| Average | $89,377 | $7,448 | $1,719 | $43 |
| 25th Percentile | $80,054 | $6,671 | $1,539 | $38 |
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