Project Manager Underground Utilities Salary in the United States

How much does a Project Manager Underground Utilities make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Project Manager Underground Utilities in the United States is $119,221 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $141,843
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $110,043 to $131,062
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,687
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Project Manager Underground Utilities Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $131,062 $10,922 $2,520 $63
Average $119,221 $9,935 $2,293 $57
25th Percentile $110,043 $9,170 $2,116 $53
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Key Factors That Influence Project Manager Underground Utilities Salaries

A Project Manager Underground Utilities'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 Manager Underground Utilities Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Project Manager Underground Utilities'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): $102,245
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $128,267
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,350
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $147,517
  • Expert (over 8 years): $202,964
Levels Salary
Project C... Level Project Manager Underground Utilities$102,245
Project C... Level Project Manager Underground Utilities$128,267
Project M... Level Project Manager Underground Utilities$118,350
Project M... Level Project Manager Underground Utilities$147,517
Project D... Level Project Manager Underground Utilities$202,964
$102,245 0 yr
$128,267 < 2 yrs
$118,350 2-4 yrs
$147,517 5-8 yrs
$202,964 > 8 yrs
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How Do Project Manager Underground Utilities 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 Underground Utilities. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $132,001.
  • California: $131,501.
  • Massachusetts: $129,748.

Top Paying Cities for Project Manager Underground Utilities

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: $150,373
  • San Francisco: $148,727
  • Oakland: $145,593

What Skills Can Increase a Project Manager Underground Utilities's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 20.62% 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.
  • Procurement (Mentioned in 1.22% Job Postings): Procurement is the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement is used to ensure the buyer receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. Almost all purchasing decisions include factors such as delivery and handling, marginal benefit, and price fluctuations. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity. If sound data is available, it is good practice to make use of economic analysis methods such as cost-benefit analysis or cost-utility analysis.
  • Project Planning (Mentioned in 1.03% Job Postings): Project planning is part of project management, which relates to the use of schedules such as Gantt charts to plan and subsequently report progress within the project environment. Project planning can be done manually or by the use of project management software.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 20.62%
Procurement 1.22%
Project Planning 1.03%
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 Manager Underground Utilities's salary.
  • Program Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Project Delivery: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Program Management
$125,182
5%
Project Delivery
$123,990
4%
Collaboration
$122,798
3%
Change Management
$122,798
3%
Process Improvement
$122,798
3%
Leadership
$122,798
3%
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Project Manager Underground Utilities Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Project Manager Underground Utilities roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Project Manager Underground Utilities positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Project Manager Underground Utilities as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Project Manager Underground Utilities

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities$149,026$72.025%
Biotechnology$143,065$69.020%
Software & Networking$143,065$69.020%
Pharmaceuticals$140,681$68.018%
Healthcare$137,104$66.015%

How Education impacts a Project Manager Underground Utilities's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Project Manager Underground Utilities 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 a Project Manager Underground Utilities with a Bachelor's Degree is between $112,709 and $121,043).

Project Manager Underground Utilities Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Project Manager Underground Utilities
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.8%
High School 17.3%
Associates 10.0%
Bachelors 55.7%
Masters 15.7%
Doctorate 0.5%
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Project Manager Underground Utilities Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Project Manager Underground Utilities'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

Salary Trends for Project Manager Underground Utilities

Salaries for a Project Manager Underground Utilities can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $93,290 in 2023 to around $93,145 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Project Manager Underground Utilities salary trends, .

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FAQ about Project Manager Underground Utilities

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Project Manager Underground Utilities?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Project Manager Underground Utilities roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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