Project Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Project Analyst make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Project Analyst in the United States is $120,229 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $144,045
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $111,109 to $132,695
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $102,806
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Project Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $132,695 $11,058 $2,552 $64
Average $120,229 $10,019 $2,312 $58
25th Percentile $111,109 $9,259 $2,137 $53
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American Electric Power - New Albany, OH

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Key Factors That Influence Project Analyst Salaries

A Project Analyst'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.

How Experience Level Affects Project Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Project Analyst'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): $87,925
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $100,118
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,312
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,492
  • Expert (over 8 years): $160,192
Levels Salary
Project E... Level Project Analyst$87,925
Project E... Level Project Analyst$100,118
Project A... Level Project Analyst$119,312
Project E... Level Project Analyst$136,492
Project E... Level Project Analyst$160,192
$87,925 0 yr
$100,118 < 2 yrs
$119,312 2-4 yrs
$136,492 5-8 yrs
$160,192 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Project Analysts

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: $151,645
  • San Francisco: $150,154
  • Oakland: $146,824

What Skills Can Increase a Project Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 7.16% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Cost Control (Mentioned in 2.18% Job Postings): Managing and analyzing financial data in determining and reducing business expenses to increase revenue and profitability.
  • Work Breakdown Structure (Mentioned in 1.1% Job Postings): A work breakdown structure (WBS) is a visual, hierarchical and deliverable-oriented deconstruction of a project. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is the tool that utilizes this technique and is one of the most important project management documents.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 7.16%
Cost Control 2.18%
Work Breakdown Structure 1.1%
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 Project Analyst's salary.
  • Program Management: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Earned Value Management: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Program Management
 $123,836
3%
Risk Management
 $122,634
2%
Earned Value Management
 $122,634
2%
Leadership
 $122,634
2%
Project Engineering
 $122,634
2%
Budgeting
 $122,634
2%
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How Education impacts a Project Analyst's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Project Analysts enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Project Analyst with a No Diploma is between $112,820 and $119,546).

Project Analyst Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Project Analyst
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 72.7%
High School 25.0%
Associates 2.3%
Bachelors 72.7%
Masters 25.0%
Doctorate 2.3%
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Project Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Project Analyst'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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$111,109
Average $120,229/year
$132,695
$9,259
Average $10,019/month
$11,058
$2,137
Average $2,312/week
$2,552
$53
Average $58/hour
$64
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $132,695 $11,058 $2,552 $64
Average $120,229 $10,019 $2,312 $58
25th Percentile $111,109 $9,259 $2,137 $53

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Salary Trends for Project Analyst

Salaries for a Project Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $116,803 in 2023 to around $116,939 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Project Analyst salary trends, .

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