Project Manager, R&D Salary in Virginia

How much does a Project Manager, R&D make in Virginia?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Project Manager, R&D in Virginia is $120,551 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $140,809
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $107,281 to $131,155
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $95,199

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Project Manager, R&D Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$131,155	$10,930	$2,522	$63
Average	$120,551	$10,046	$2,318	$58
25th Percentile	$107,281	$8,940	$2,063	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Project Manager, R&D Salaries

A Project Manager, R&D'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 Project Manager, R&D Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Project Manager, R&D'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): $78,298
Early Career (1-2 years): $97,866
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,771
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $134,909
Expert (over 8 years): $159,101

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Project M... Level Project Manager, R&D	$78,298
Project M... Level Project Manager, R&D	$97,866
Project M... Level Project Manager, R&D	$119,771
Project M... Level Project Manager, R&D	$134,909
Project M... Level Project Manager, R&D	$159,101

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How Do Project Manager, R&D Salaries Vary from State to State?

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 Manager, R&Ds. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $132,546.
California: $132,043.
Massachusetts: $130,284.

District of Columbia $132,546 California $132,043 Massachusetts $130,284 Washington $129,805 New Jersey $129,757 Alaska $129,589 Connecticut $127,937 New York $127,267

Hawaii $125,124 Rhode Island $124,118 Maryland $123,436 Minnesota $122,502 Colorado $122,143 Illinois $122,023 Oregon $121,569 Delaware $121,233

New Hampshire $121,023 Virginia $120,551 Pennsylvania $119,174 Nevada $118,480 North Dakota $118,253 Michigan $117,893 Wisconsin $117,762 Vermont $117,498

Texas $116,768 Maine $116,720 Arizona $116,648 Ohio $116,565 Georgia $115,463 Indiana $114,913 Wyoming $114,805 Utah $114,637

Iowa $114,565 Kansas $113,991 Louisiana $113,823 North Carolina $113,763 Missouri $113,739 Florida $113,272 Montana $113,021 Nebraska $112,782

Kentucky $112,650 South Carolina $112,171 Tennessee $111,872 Idaho $111,752 New Mexico $110,878 Oklahoma $110,687 Alabama $109,980 South Dakota $108,795

Arkansas $108,149 West Virginia $107,802 Mississippi $106,760

Top Paying Cities for Project Manager, R&Ds

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:

Ivanhoe: $110,866
Lambsburg: $111,102
Laurel Fork: $111,227

Ivanhoe, VA $110,866 Lambsburg, VA $111,102 Laurel Fork, VA $111,227 Marion, VA $110,288 Max Meadows, VA $111,042 Meadowview, VA $109,294 Mouth Of Wilson, VA $110,180 Rocky Gap, VA $110,241

Ruther Glen, VA $116,289 Sealston, VA $119,298 Sharps, VA $115,778 Spotsylvania, VA $117,376 Sparta, VA $116,761 Stafford, VA $122,743 Stratford, VA $118,043 Tappahannock, VA $116,494

Thornburg, VA $117,762 Unionville, VA $115,851 Village, VA $116,348 Warsaw, VA $116,761 Weems, VA $114,470 Sandy Point, VA $116,913 White Stone, VA $114,151 Wicomico Church, VA $114,983

Woodford, VA $117,282 Zacata, VA $117,678 Winchester, VA $117,125 Bentonville, VA $116,120 Berryville, VA $118,814 Boyce, VA $119,031 Brucetown, VA $117,203 Chester Gap, VA $118,337

Clear Brook, VA $116,614 Cross Junction, VA $112,831 Fishers Hill, VA $114,453 Flint Hill, VA $117,696 Front Royal, VA $117,764 Gore, VA $113,463 Hume, VA $119,287 Huntly, VA $117,893

Strasburg, VA $114,006 Linden, VA $119,577 Markham, VA $119,550 Maurertown, VA $112,456 Middletown, VA $116,233 Millwood, VA $118,819 Rileyville, VA $114,820 Earlysville, VA $113,137

Esmont, VA $112,091 Faber, VA $111,594 Fishersville, VA $112,633 Free Union, VA $112,950 Gordonsville, VA $114,134 Greenwood, VA $112,497 Ivy, VA $113,185 Keene, VA $112,543

Keswick, VA $113,409 Locust Dale, VA $114,646 Lovingston, VA $110,397 Lyndhurst, VA $111,229 Montpelier Station, VA $114,162 Nellysford, VA $111,358 North Garden, VA $112,433 Orange, VA $115,279

Palmyra, VA $113,458 Piney River, VA $109,883 Quinque, VA $113,426 Roseland, VA $110,306 Ruckersville, VA $113,379 Schuyler, VA $111,697 Shipman, VA $110,380 Somerset, VA $114,167

Stanardsville, VA $113,049 Troy, VA $113,582 Tyro, VA $110,606 Waynesboro, VA $112,804 White Hall, VA $113,007 Woodberry Forest, VA $114,608 Achilles, VA $112,867 Amelia Court House, VA $114,962

Ark, VA $113,585 Arvonia, VA $112,577 Ashland, VA $116,081 Aylett, VA $116,136 Barhamsville, VA $114,464 Beaumont, VA $114,935 Beaverdam, VA $116,070 Bena, VA $112,834

Bohannon, VA $113,296 Bremo Bluff, VA $113,308 Bruington, VA $115,904 Bumpass, VA $115,895 Cardinal, VA $113,347 Cartersville, VA $114,246 Charles City, VA $115,179 Christchurch, VA $114,240

Church View, VA $114,504 Cobbs Creek, VA $113,662 Columbia, VA $113,949 Crozier, VA $115,701 Cumberland, VA $113,316 Deltaville, VA $113,755 Diggs, VA $113,341 Redwood, VA $110,304

Rich Creek, VA $110,679 Ridgeway, VA $111,450 Riner, VA $110,669 Ripplemead, VA $110,380 Rocky Mount, VA $110,403 Salem, VA $109,864 Sandy Level, VA $110,639 Shawsville, VA $110,203

Spencer, VA $111,424 Staffordsville, VA $110,869 Stanleytown, VA $111,634 Stuart, VA $111,394 Thaxton, VA $110,071 Troutville, VA $110,029 Union Hall, VA $110,422 Vesta, VA $111,253

Villamont, VA $110,016 Vinton, VA $109,810 Wirtz, VA $110,082 Woolwine, VA $111,175 Bristol, VA $107,101 Abingdon, VA $108,690 Andover, VA $108,367 Appalachia, VA $108,367

Bee, VA $109,705 Ben Hur, VA $108,816 Big Stone Gap, VA $107,401 Birchleaf, VA $109,814 Blackwater, VA $107,535 Castlewood, VA $107,848 Cleveland, VA $109,158 Clinchco, VA $109,717

Clintwood, VA $109,592 Coeburn, VA $108,547 Damascus, VA $109,542 Dante, VA $109,164 Davenport, VA $109,919 Dryden, VA $107,752 Duffield, VA $106,840 Dungannon, VA $107,229

East Stone Gap, VA $107,627 Ewing, VA $110,191 Fort Blackmore, VA $106,543 Gate City, VA $105,816 Haysi, VA $110,345 Hiltons, VA $106,066 Honaker, VA $109,767 Jonesville, VA $109,081

Keokee, VA $108,071 Lebanon, VA $108,734 Mc Clure, VA $109,185 Mendota, VA $107,135 Nickelsville, VA $106,686 Nora, VA $108,898 Norton, VA $108,483 Pennington Gap, VA $108,045

Pound, VA $108,932 Rosedale, VA $109,646 Rose Hill, VA $109,998 Saint Charles, VA $108,679 Saint Paul, VA $108,537 Weber City, VA $105,492 Whitetop, VA $109,971 Wise, VA $108,774

Pulaski, VA $111,151 Atkins, VA $110,213 Austinville, VA $111,103 Barren Springs, VA $111,198 Bastian, VA $110,228 Bland, VA $110,487 Broadford, VA $110,113 Cana, VA $111,273

Ceres, VA $110,123 Chilhowie, VA $110,086 Cripple Creek, VA $110,584 Crockett, VA $110,557 Draper, VA $111,059 Dugspur, VA $111,140 Elk Creek, VA $110,506 Emory, VA $109,774

Fancy Gap, VA $111,177 Fries, VA $110,877 Galax, VA $111,058 Glade Spring, VA $109,557 Rural Retreat, VA $110,417 Saltville, VA $110,134 Speedwell, VA $110,489 Sugar Grove, VA $110,239

Tannersville, VA $110,047 Troutdale, VA $110,161 Willis, VA $111,082 Woodlawn, VA $111,126 Wytheville, VA $110,814 Staunton, VA $112,668 Augusta Springs, VA $112,191 Bacova, VA $111,665

Blue Grass, VA $111,709 Brownsburg, VA $111,042 Buena Vista, VA $110,132 Churchville, VA $112,982 Clifton Forge, VA $111,288 Covington, VA $110,684 Craigsville, VA $112,203 Crimora, VA $113,098

Deerfield, VA $112,292 Doe Hill, VA $112,196 Fairfield, VA $110,878 Fort Defiance, VA $113,180 Glen Wilton, VA $110,865 Goshen, VA $111,721 Greenville, VA $111,652 Grottoes, VA $113,202

Head Waters, VA $112,382 Hot Springs, VA $111,353 Iron Gate, VA $111,478 Lexington, VA $111,073 Low Moor, VA $111,218 Mc Dowell, VA $112,241 Middlebrook, VA $111,679 Millboro, VA $111,766

Mint Spring, VA $112,241 Montebello, VA $110,662 Monterey, VA $111,917 Mount Sidney, VA $113,231 Mustoe, VA $112,103 New Hope, VA $113,165 Port Republic, VA $113,141 Raphine, VA $111,176

Rockbridge Baths, VA $111,286 Selma, VA $111,327 Steeles Tavern, VA $111,405 Stuarts Draft, VA $111,822 Swoope, VA $112,469 Verona, VA $113,232 Vesuvius, VA $110,412 Warm Springs, VA $111,699

West Augusta, VA $112,536 Weyers Cave, VA $113,258 Williamsville, VA $112,303 Lynchburg, VA $108,484 Altavista, VA $109,513 Alton, VA $111,907 Amherst, VA $109,221 Appomattox, VA $109,418

Bedford, VA $110,086 Big Island, VA $109,482 Blairs, VA $111,880 Brookneal, VA $109,947 Buffalo Junction, VA $112,261 Callands, VA $111,339 Chatham, VA $111,430 Clifford, VA $109,388

Clover, VA $111,634 Cluster Springs, VA $112,255 Coleman Falls, VA $108,933 Concord, VA $108,634 Crystal Hill, VA $111,461 Danville, VA $111,969 Hillsville, VA $111,273 Carson, VA $115,560

Hiwassee, VA $110,908 Independence, VA $110,523 Annandale, VA $131,505 Burke, VA $130,273 Dumfries, VA $126,459 Dunn Loring, VA $131,674 Fairfax, VA $129,707 Fairfax Station, VA $129,355

Falls Church, VA $131,788 Fort Belvoir, VA $130,195 Great Falls, VA $129,711 Greenway, VA $131,786 Lorton, VA $129,460 Merrifield, VA $131,371 Mc Lean, VA $131,774 West Mclean, VA $131,786

Mount Vernon, VA $130,683 Newington, VA $130,383 Dry Fork, VA $111,663 Brooke, VA $121,851 Evington, VA $109,086 Forest, VA $108,873 Gladstone, VA $109,512 Gladys, VA $109,515

Glasgow, VA $110,215 Goode, VA $109,233 Gretna, VA $110,636 Halifax, VA $111,874 Howardsville, VA $111,695 Hurt, VA $110,017 Java, VA $111,302 Ararat, VA $111,246

Axton, VA $111,589 Bassett, VA $111,509 Belspring, VA $110,930 Bent Mountain, VA $109,989 Blacksburg, VA $110,407 Blue Ridge, VA $109,952 Boones Mill, VA $109,911 Buchanan, VA $110,323

Callaway, VA $110,198 Christiansburg, VA $110,417 Cascade, VA $111,492 Catawba, VA $110,135 Check, VA $110,369 Claudville, VA $111,180 Cloverdale, VA $109,747 Collinsville, VA $111,879

Copper Hill, VA $110,223 Critz, VA $111,358 Daleville, VA $109,859 Dublin, VA $110,988 Eagle Rock, VA $110,641 Eggleston, VA $110,766 Elliston, VA $110,111 Ferrum, VA $110,815

Fieldale, VA $111,720 Fincastle, VA $110,202 Floyd, VA $110,823 Glade Hill, VA $110,330 Glen Lyn, VA $110,412 Goodview, VA $109,940 Hardy, VA $109,894 Henry, VA $110,981

Huddleston, VA $110,302 Keeling, VA $111,769 Chester, VA $116,104 Chesterfield, VA $116,034 Church Road, VA $115,652 Colonial Heights, VA $116,152 Courtland, VA $113,360 Dendron, VA $113,700

Dewitt, VA $115,281 Dinwiddie, VA $115,596 Disputanta, VA $115,691 Dolphin, VA $114,015 Drewryville, VA $113,112 Ebony, VA $112,331 Elberon, VA $113,232 Emporia, VA $113,367

Ford, VA $115,383 Franklin, VA $113,011 Freeman, VA $113,990 Gasburg, VA $112,573 Hopewell, VA $115,912 Ivor, VA $113,193 Jarratt, VA $114,346 Lawrenceville, VA $113,592

Mc Kenney, VA $114,980 Meredithville, VA $113,428 Newsoms, VA $112,638 Prince George, VA $116,021 Rawlings, VA $114,537 Sedley, VA $113,512 Skippers, VA $112,914 Spring Grove, VA $114,315

Stony Creek, VA $114,974 Surry, VA $112,954 Sussex, VA $114,715 Sutherland, VA $115,924 Valentines, VA $112,679 Wakefield, VA $113,657 Warfield, VA $114,630 Waverly, VA $114,551

White Plains, VA $112,616 Wilsons, VA $115,041 Yale, VA $114,250 Zuni, VA $113,149 Claremont, VA $114,468 Farmville, VA $112,322 Baskerville, VA $112,138 Indian Valley, VA $110,985

Mc Coy, VA $110,744 Martinsville, VA $111,695 Meadows Of Dan, VA $111,282 Moneta, VA $110,122 Montvale, VA $110,120 Narrows, VA $110,745 Newbern, VA $110,842 New Castle, VA $110,208

Newport, VA $110,459 New River, VA $111,148 Oriskany, VA $110,422 Paint Bank, VA $110,248 Parrott, VA $110,797 Patrick Springs, VA $111,485 Pearisburg, VA $110,855 Pembroke, VA $110,853

Penhook, VA $110,696 Pilot, VA $110,457 Pittsville, VA $110,641 Radford, VA $111,023 Long Island, VA $109,930 Lowry, VA $109,440 Lynch Station, VA $109,942 Madison Heights, VA $108,486

Monroe, VA $109,027 Naruna, VA $109,598 Nathalie, VA $110,924 Natural Bridge, VA $110,563 Natural Bridge Station, VA $110,087 Nelson, VA $112,426 Norwood, VA $109,932 Ringgold, VA $111,810

Rustburg, VA $108,737 Scottsburg, VA $112,026 Scottsville, VA $112,632 South Boston, VA $112,124 Spout Spring, VA $108,936 Sutherlin, VA $111,819 Sweet Briar, VA $108,807 Vernon Hill, VA $111,687

Virgilina, VA $112,159 Wingina, VA $110,584 Amonate, VA $110,338 Bandy, VA $110,096 Big Rock, VA $110,695 Bishop, VA $110,107 Bluefield, VA $110,447 Boissevain, VA $110,177

Breaks, VA $110,514 Burkes Garden, VA $110,220 Cedar Bluff, VA $110,381 Doran, VA $110,835 Falls Mills, VA $110,177 Grundy, VA $110,881 Horsepen, VA $110,150 Hurley, VA $110,311

Jewell Ridge, VA $110,381 Keen Mountain, VA $110,812 Mavisdale, VA $110,392 Maxie, VA $110,718 North Tazewell, VA $110,365 Oakwood, VA $110,875 Pilgrims Knob, VA $110,573 Pocahontas, VA $110,213

Pounding Mill, VA $110,536 Raven, VA $110,782 Red Ash, VA $110,885 Richlands, VA $110,822 Rowe, VA $110,433 Shortt Gap, VA $110,679 Swords Creek, VA $110,401 Tazewell, VA $110,191

Vansant, VA $110,403 Whitewood, VA $110,416 Wolford, VA $110,435 Boydton, VA $112,378 Bracey, VA $112,665 Brodnax, VA $113,100 Buckingham, VA $111,120 Burkeville, VA $112,839

Charlotte Court House, VA $111,223 Chase City, VA $111,799 Clarksville, VA $112,577 Crewe, VA $113,559 Cullen, VA $110,891 Dillwyn, VA $112,229 Drakes Branch, VA $111,787 Dundas, VA $113,450

Evergreen, VA $109,524 Fort Mitchell, VA $111,786 Green Bay, VA $112,217 Hampden Sydney, VA $112,492 Kenbridge, VA $112,843 Keysville, VA $111,776 La Crosse, VA $112,493 Lunenburg, VA $111,988

Meherrin, VA $112,000 Nottoway, VA $113,385 Pamplin, VA $110,520 Phenix, VA $110,021 Prospect, VA $111,215 Randolph, VA $111,404 Red House, VA $109,699 Red Oak, VA $111,942

Rice, VA $112,983 Saxe, VA $111,701 Skipwith, VA $112,021 South Hill, VA $112,451 Victoria, VA $112,383 Wylliesburg, VA $111,843 Roanoke, VA $109,669 Wachapreague, VA $113,873

Wardtown, VA $113,652 Wattsville, VA $113,980 Willis Wharf, VA $113,840 Windsor, VA $112,870 Withams, VA $113,890 Norfolk, VA $112,291 Newport News, VA $112,542 Fort Eustis, VA $112,586

Hampton, VA $112,612 Fort Monroe, VA $112,549 Poquoson, VA $112,575 Yorktown, VA $112,707 Lackey, VA $112,753 Seaford, VA $112,616 Portsmouth, VA $112,322 Fort Lee, VA $116,146

Petersburg, VA $116,146 Virginia State University, VA $116,146 Alberta, VA $113,851 Ammon, VA $115,376 Blackstone, VA $114,400 Boykins, VA $112,772 Branchville, VA $112,504 Capron, VA $113,328

Round Hill, VA $121,765 Catharpin, VA $126,327 Delaplane, VA $120,491 Ashburn, VA $126,850 Chantilly, VA $128,185 Gainesville, VA $125,299 Hamilton, VA $123,406 Lincoln, VA $123,285

Sterling, VA $128,393 Haymarket, VA $125,179 Herndon, VA $128,866 Leesburg, VA $124,857 Lovettsville, VA $122,091 Nokesville, VA $125,453 Upperville, VA $120,890 Warrenton, VA $121,329

Reston, VA $129,607 Waterford, VA $123,203 The Plains, VA $123,550 Doswell, VA $116,120 Dutton, VA $113,638 Fork Union, VA $113,657 Foster, VA $113,271 Glen Allen, VA $116,383

Gloucester, VA $113,517 Gloucester Point, VA $112,830 Goochland, VA $115,112 Grimstead, VA $113,556 Gum Spring, VA $115,112 Gwynn, VA $113,555 Hadensville, VA $114,933 Hallieford, VA $113,521

Hanover, VA $116,143 Hardyville, VA $113,859 Hartfield, VA $113,899 Hayes, VA $112,901 Henrico, VA $116,469 Hudgins, VA $113,468 Jamaica, VA $114,885 Jamestown, VA $113,160

Jetersville, VA $113,644 Kents Store, VA $113,912 King And Queen Court House, VA $115,059 King William, VA $115,655 Lanexa, VA $114,880 Lightfoot, VA $113,715 Little Plymouth, VA $114,914 Locust Hill, VA $114,240

Louisa, VA $115,093 Macon, VA $115,225 Maidens, VA $115,552 Manakin Sabot, VA $115,930 Mannboro, VA $115,176 Manquin, VA $115,992 Maryus, VA $112,845 Mascot, VA $114,576

Mathews, VA $113,338 Burgess, VA $115,303 Accomac, VA $113,784 Assawoman, VA $113,829 Atlantic, VA $113,982 Battery Park, VA $112,558 Belle Haven, VA $113,718 Birdsnest, VA $113,503

Bloxom, VA $113,958 Cape Charles, VA $113,348 Capeville, VA $113,371 Carrollton, VA $112,545 Carrsville, VA $113,058 Cheriton, VA $113,359 Chesapeake, VA $112,586 Chincoteague Island, VA $114,055

Wallops Island, VA $113,972 Craddockville, VA $113,736 Davis Wharf, VA $113,712 Eastville, VA $113,402 Exmore, VA $113,669 Franktown, VA $113,542 Greenbackville, VA $114,314 Greenbush, VA $113,987

Hacksneck, VA $113,671 Hallwood, VA $113,927 Harborton, VA $113,950 Horntown, VA $114,121 Oak Hall, VA $113,887 Isle Of Wight, VA $112,797 Jamesville, VA $113,606 Jenkins Bridge, VA $113,945

Keller, VA $113,809 Locustville, VA $113,804 Machipongo, VA $113,486 Mappsville, VA $113,902 Marionville, VA $113,484 Mears, VA $113,843 Melfa, VA $113,823 Modest Town, VA $114,118

Nassawadox, VA $113,603 Nelsonia, VA $114,126 New Church, VA $114,084 Onancock, VA $113,919 Onley, VA $113,793 Oyster, VA $113,385 Painter, VA $113,739 Parksley, VA $113,981

Pungoteague, VA $113,787 Quinby, VA $113,488 Rescue, VA $112,552 Sanford, VA $114,103 Saxis, VA $114,121 Seaview, VA $113,361 Smithfield, VA $112,674 Suffolk, VA $112,622

Tangier, VA $114,404 Tasley, VA $114,037 Temperanceville, VA $113,927 Townsend, VA $113,384 Virginia Beach, VA $114,086 Dulles, VA $129,643 Aldie, VA $125,551 Amissville, VA $119,442

Arcola, VA $126,810 Manassas, VA $127,018 Marshall, VA $121,195 Middleburg, VA $123,423 Catlett, VA $124,002 Centreville, VA $127,530 Clifton, VA $128,605 Orlean, VA $120,103

Paeonian Springs, VA $123,998 Paris, VA $120,103 Philomont, VA $123,058 Purcellville, VA $122,146 Bluemont, VA $120,511 Bristow, VA $126,033 Broad Run, VA $123,790 Calverton, VA $123,509

Casanova, VA $123,716 Rectortown, VA $121,045 Mechanicsville, VA $116,234 Midlothian, VA $116,058 Millers Tavern, VA $116,221 Mineral, VA $115,803 Moon, VA $113,387 Moseley, VA $115,671

New Canton, VA $113,166 New Kent, VA $115,598 New Point, VA $113,102 Newtown, VA $116,578 Norge, VA $113,883 North, VA $113,487 Oilville, VA $115,699 Onemo, VA $113,245

Ordinary, VA $112,998 Port Haywood, VA $113,086 Powhatan, VA $115,316 Providence Forge, VA $115,400 Quinton, VA $115,991 Rockville, VA $115,830 Ruthville, VA $115,162 Saint Stephens Church, VA $116,207

Saluda, VA $114,284 Sandston, VA $116,260 Sandy Hook, VA $115,090 Schley, VA $113,266 Severn, VA $112,905 Shacklefords, VA $114,345 State Farm, VA $115,607 Stevensville, VA $115,332

Studley, VA $116,226 Susan, VA $113,131 Toano, VA $114,240 Topping, VA $114,138 Trevilians, VA $115,021 Richmond, VA $116,500 Urbanna, VA $114,681 Wake, VA $113,966

Walkerton, VA $115,496 Ware Neck, VA $113,312 Water View, VA $114,658 West Point, VA $115,051 White Marsh, VA $113,124 Wicomico, VA $112,924 Williamsburg, VA $113,119 Woods Cross Roads, VA $113,530

Montpelier, VA $115,656 Oakton, VA $130,007 Occoquan, VA $129,049 Quantico, VA $124,760 Springfield, VA $131,164 Triangle, VA $125,663 Vienna, VA $131,162 Woodbridge, VA $128,117

Arlington, VA $131,823 Fort Myer, VA $131,826 Mattaponi, VA $114,623 Dhs, VA $131,824 Fort Valley, VA $113,967 Star Tannery, VA $112,852 Stephens City, VA $117,168 Stephenson, VA $117,246

Toms Brook, VA $113,903 White Post, VA $118,176 Woodstock, VA $112,962 Culpeper, VA $116,693 Aroda, VA $113,835 Banco, VA $114,221 Bealeton, VA $120,812 Boston, VA $116,384

Brandy Station, VA $118,739 Brightwood, VA $114,801 Castleton, VA $117,664 Elkwood, VA $118,583 Etlan, VA $114,537 Goldvein, VA $121,346 Graves Mill, VA $113,679 Haywood, VA $114,771

Hood, VA $112,964 Jeffersonton, VA $120,063 Leon, VA $115,286 Lignum, VA $117,898 Madison, VA $113,670 Midland, VA $122,015 Mitchells, VA $115,762 Oakpark, VA $114,391

Pratts, VA $113,657 Radiant, VA $114,078 Rapidan, VA $115,108 Remington, VA $119,852 Reva, VA $115,413 Richardsville, VA $118,882 Rixeyville, VA $118,575 Rochelle, VA $113,622

Somerville, VA $122,249 Sperryville, VA $115,300 Stevensburg, VA $118,134 Sumerduck, VA $119,884 Syria, VA $113,240 Viewtown, VA $118,652 Washington, VA $117,324 Wolftown, VA $112,972

Woodville, VA $116,439 Harrisonburg, VA $113,433 Basye, VA $112,527 Bergton, VA $112,179 Bridgewater, VA $113,221 Broadway, VA $112,871 Criders, VA $112,381 Dayton, VA $112,833

Edinburg, VA $112,718 Elkton, VA $113,058 Alexandria, VA $131,809 Fredericksburg, VA $119,429 Bowling Green, VA $117,112 Burr Hill, VA $117,126 Callao, VA $116,452 Caret, VA $117,841

Center Cross, VA $115,835 Champlain, VA $117,571 Coles Point, VA $118,012 Colonial Beach, VA $118,675 Corbin, VA $117,941 Dahlgren, VA $122,567 Dogue, VA $118,596 Dunnsville, VA $116,252

Edwardsville, VA $115,452 Farnham, VA $115,794 Garrisonville, VA $123,573 Hague, VA $117,158 Hartwood, VA $119,774 Haynesville, VA $117,061 Heathsville, VA $115,345 Hustle, VA $117,642

Irvington, VA $114,420 Jersey, VA $118,759 Kilmarnock, VA $114,517 King George, VA $120,612 Kinsale, VA $116,932 Ladysmith, VA $116,435 Lancaster, VA $114,798 Laneview, VA $115,077

Lively, VA $114,904 Locust Grove, VA $117,160 Loretto, VA $117,664 Lottsburg, VA $116,234 Merry Point, VA $114,618 Milford, VA $116,681 Mollusk, VA $114,659 Montross, VA $117,924

Morattico, VA $115,255 Mount Holly, VA $117,532 Ninde, VA $120,880 Nuttsville, VA $115,141 Oldhams, VA $116,837 Ophelia, VA $115,364 Partlow, VA $117,446 Port Royal, VA $117,634

Rappahannock Academy, VA $117,656 Reedville, VA $115,278 Rhoadesville, VA $116,055 Rollins Fork, VA $118,670 Fulks Run, VA $112,590 Hinton, VA $112,486 Keezletown, VA $113,034 Lacey Spring, VA $113,090

Linville, VA $113,032 Luray, VA $113,395 Mc Gaheysville, VA $113,165 Mount Crawford, VA $113,168 Mount Jackson, VA $112,798 Mount Solon, VA $112,814 New Market, VA $113,059 Orkney Springs, VA $112,555

Penn Laird, VA $113,215 Quicksburg, VA $112,911 Pleasant Valley, VA $113,154 Shenandoah, VA $113,098 Singers Glen, VA $113,025 Stanley, VA $113,107 Timberville, VA $113,079 Charlottesville, VA $113,281

Afton, VA $112,026 Arrington, VA $109,798 Barboursville, VA $113,721 Batesville, VA $113,011 Covesville, VA $112,036 Crozet, VA $113,065 Dyke, VA $113,009 Ruby, VA $122,982

Project Manager, R&D Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Project Manager, R&D roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Project Manager, R&D positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Project Manager, R&D as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Project Manager, R&D

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$144,661	$70.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$144,661	$70.0	20%
Financial Services	$138,634	$67.0	15%
Software & Networking	$138,634	$67.0	15%
Biotechnology	$132,606	$64.0	10%

Project Manager, R&D Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Project Manager, R&D'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$107,281

Average $120,551/year

$131,155

$8,940

Average $10,046/month

$10,930

$2,063

Average $2,318/week

$2,522

$52

Average $58/hour

$63

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$131,155	$10,930	$2,522	$63
Average	$120,551	$10,046	$2,318	$58
25th Percentile	$107,281	$8,940	$2,063	$52

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