Assistant Project Manager & Designer Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Project Manager & Designer make in the United States?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Project Manager & Designer in the United States is $68,425 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,756
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,967 to $76,973
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,087
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Assistant Project Manager & Designer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $76,973 $6,414 $1,480 $37
Average $68,425 $5,702 $1,316 $33
25th Percentile $61,967 $5,164 $1,192 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Project Manager & Designer Salaries

An Assistant Project Manager & Designer'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 Assistant Project Manager & Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Project Manager & Designer'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): $66,644
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $75,975
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,110
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,945
  • Expert (over 8 years): $170,101
Levels Salary
Assistant... Level Assistant Project Manager & Designer$66,644
Project A... Level Assistant Project Manager & Designer$75,975
Project M... Level Assistant Project Manager & Designer$109,110
Project M... Level Assistant Project Manager & Designer$145,945
Project M... Level Assistant Project Manager & Designer$170,101
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$109,110 2-4 yrs
$145,945 5-8 yrs
$170,101 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Project Manager & Designer 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 Assistant Project Manager & Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $75,760.
  • California: $75,473.
  • Massachusetts: $74,467.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Project Manager & Designers

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: $86,304
  • San Francisco: $85,359
  • Oakland: $83,560

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Project Manager & Designer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 7.76% 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.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 2.25% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
  • Microsoft Word (Mentioned in 1.17% Job Postings): Microsoft Word or MS Word is a popular word-processing program used mainly for creating documents, such as brochures, letters, learning activities, quizzes, tests, and students' homework assignments
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 7.76%
PowerPoint 2.25%
Microsoft Word 1.17%
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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 an Assistant Project Manager & Designer's salary.
  • Business Administration: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Administration
 $73,899
8%
Project Management
 $73,215
7%
Consulting
 $73,215
7%
Project Administration
 $73,215
7%
Collaboration
 $72,530
6%
Leadership
 $72,530
6%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Project Manager & Designer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Project Manager & Designers 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 an Assistant Project Manager & Designer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $59,713 and $64,284).

Assistant Project Manager & Designer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Project Manager & Designer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 18.8%
Associates 12.8%
Bachelors 54.1%
Masters 12.7%
Doctorate 0.4%
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Assistant Project Manager & Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Project Manager & Designer'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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Average $68,425/year
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Average $33/hour
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75th Percentile $76,973 $6,414 $1,480 $37
Average $68,425 $5,702 $1,316 $33
25th Percentile $61,967 $5,164 $1,192 $30

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Salary Trends for Assistant Project Manager & Designer

Salaries for an Assistant Project Manager & Designer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $61,287 in 2023 to around $61,470 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Project Manager & Designer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Project Manager & Designer Over Time

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