What are the main factors that influence a Projects Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Projects Manager?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Projects Manager roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A Projects Manager's salary?

A Projects Manager's salary grows with experience: a Projects Manager (0-2 years)earns $71,857, a Project Manager II (2-4 years)earns $89,816, a Project Manager III (4-7 years)earns $109,909, a Project Manager IV (7+ years)earns $123,795, a Project Manager V (7-10 years)earns $145,994,

What are the highest paying states for a Projects Manager?

Projects Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Projects Manager roles are District of Columbia $82,176, California $81,864, Massachusetts $80,773. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Projects Manager roles make?

Salaries for Projects Manager level roles vary by specialization: Manager Of Special Projects: $136,561; Drafting Projects Manager: $127,390; GIS Projects Manager: $123,230; Projects Portfolio Manager: $116,377; Capital Projects Manager: $114,205.

Projects Manager Salary in Maine

How much does a Projects Manager make in Maine?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Projects Manager in Maine is $72,364 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,538
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,053 to $79,260
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,308

10% $60,308

50% (Median) $72,364

90% $85,538

Projects Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,260	$6,605	$1,524	$38
Average	$72,364	$6,030	$1,392	$35
25th Percentile	$66,053	$5,504	$1,270	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Projects Manager Salaries

A Projects Manager'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 Projects Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Projects Manager'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): $71,857
Early Career (1-2 years): $89,816
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,909
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $123,795
Expert (over 8 years): $145,994

Levels	Salary
Projects ... Level Projects Manager	$71,857
Project M... Level Projects Manager	$89,816
Project M... Level Projects Manager	$109,909
Project M... Level Projects Manager	$123,795
Project M... Level Projects Manager	$145,994

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How Do Projects Manager 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 Projects Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $82,176.
California: $81,864.
Massachusetts: $80,773.

District of Columbia $82,176 California $81,864 Massachusetts $80,773 Washington $80,476 New Jersey $80,446 Alaska $80,343 Connecticut $79,318 New York $78,903

Hawaii $77,574 Rhode Island $76,951 Maryland $76,528 Minnesota $75,949 Colorado $75,726 Illinois $75,652 Oregon $75,370 Delaware $75,162

New Hampshire $75,031 Virginia $74,739 Pennsylvania $73,885 Nevada $73,455 North Dakota $73,314 Michigan $73,091 Wisconsin $73,010 Vermont $72,846

Texas $72,394 Maine $72,364 Arizona $72,319 Ohio $72,267 Georgia $71,585 Indiana $71,243 Wyoming $71,176 Utah $71,072

Iowa $71,028 Kansas $70,672 Louisiana $70,568 North Carolina $70,531 Missouri $70,516 Florida $70,226 Montana $70,071 Nebraska $69,922

Kentucky $69,840 South Carolina $69,544 Tennessee $69,358 Idaho $69,284 New Mexico $68,742 Oklahoma $68,623 Alabama $68,185 South Dakota $67,451

Arkansas $67,050 West Virginia $66,835 Mississippi $66,189

Top Paying Cities for Projects Managers

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:

Freedom: $71,218
Harmony: $71,187
Hartland: $71,280

Freedom, ME $71,218

Harmony, ME $71,187

Hartland, ME $71,280

Hinckley, ME $71,347

Jackman, ME $71,002

Kingfield, ME $71,406

Liberty, ME $71,349

Madison, ME $71,501

Monroe, ME $71,115

Morrill, ME $71,238

Newport, ME $71,124

New Portland, ME $71,517

New Sharon, ME $71,430

New Vineyard, ME $71,474

Norridgewock, ME $71,476

North Anson, ME $71,518

North Vassalboro, ME $71,646

Oakland, ME $71,499

Oquossoc, ME $71,260

Palmyra, ME $71,170

Phillips, ME $71,289

Pittsfield, ME $71,286

Plymouth, ME $71,133

Rangeley, ME $71,306

Portland, ME $74,709

Falmouth, ME $74,540

South Portland, ME $74,709

Cape Elizabeth, ME $74,561

Peaks Island, ME $74,633

Cumberland Foreside, ME $74,467

Auburn, ME $73,128

Andover, ME $71,286

Bethel, ME $71,406

Bryant Pond, ME $71,672

Buckfield, ME $71,992

Canton, ME $71,541

Durham, ME $73,591

Danville, ME $73,349

Dixfield, ME $71,392

Dryden, ME $71,475

East Andover, ME $71,308

East Dixfield, ME $71,508

East Livermore, ME $71,930

East Poland, ME $73,215

Stoneham, ME $71,705

East Wilton, ME $71,642

Greene, ME $72,568

Hanover, ME $71,346

Hebron, ME $72,502

Jay, ME $71,523

Lewiston, ME $73,089

Lisbon, ME $73,321

Lisbon Falls, ME $73,208

Livermore, ME $71,812

Livermore Falls, ME $71,766

Greenwood, ME $71,767

Mechanic Falls, ME $72,997

Mexico, ME $71,462

Minot, ME $72,725

Monmouth, ME $72,337

New Gloucester, ME $73,640

Newry, ME $71,213

North Jay, ME $71,488

Leeds, ME $72,162

North Monmouth, ME $72,231

North Turner, ME $72,112

North Waterford, ME $72,037

Norway, ME $72,268

Oxford, ME $72,656

Paris, ME $72,411

Poland, ME $73,227

Roxbury, ME $71,237

Rumford, ME $71,421

Sabattus, ME $72,769

South Paris, ME $72,312

Turner, ME $72,314

Wayne, ME $71,985

Weld, ME $71,290

West Bethel, ME $71,349

Bowdoin, ME $72,760

West Minot, ME $72,621

West Paris, ME $72,024

Peru, ME $71,569

West Poland, ME $73,171

Sumner, ME $71,795

Wilton, ME $71,478

Augusta, ME $71,677

Coopers Mills, ME $71,775

Dresden, ME $72,365

East Winthrop, ME $71,900

Farmingdale, ME $72,098

Gardiner, ME $72,229

Randolph, ME $72,098

Hallowell, ME $72,008

Jefferson, ME $71,528

Kents Hill, ME $71,675

Litchfield, ME $72,443

Manchester, ME $71,816

Mount Vernon, ME $71,502

Whitefield, ME $71,815

Palermo, ME $71,409

Sebasco Estates, ME $73,520

Readfield, ME $71,796

Saint Albans, ME $71,225

South Bristol, ME $72,417

Squirrel Island, ME $72,658

Trevett, ME $72,709

Waldoboro, ME $71,514

Walpole, ME $72,302

Washington, ME $71,335

West Boothbay Harbor, ME $72,787

Southport, ME $72,949

Wiscasset, ME $72,581

Woolwich, ME $72,753

Ellsworth, ME $71,045

Addison, ME $70,958

Gouldsboro, ME $71,021

Bar Harbor, ME $71,156

Beals, ME $71,038

Bernard, ME $71,180

Birch Harbor, ME $71,090

Blue Hill, ME $71,121

Brooklin, ME $71,122

Brooksville, ME $71,121

Calais, ME $70,932

Cherryfield, ME $70,851

Columbia Falls, ME $70,848

Corea, ME $71,025

Cranberry Isles, ME $71,041

Cutler, ME $70,853

Deer Isle, ME $71,188

Dennysville, ME $70,786

East Blue Hill, ME $71,124

East Machias, ME $70,853

Eastport, ME $71,063

Franklin, ME $71,029

Frenchboro, ME $71,001

Grand Lake Stream, ME $70,743

Hancock, ME $71,135

Harborside, ME $71,108

Harrington, ME $71,006

Hulls Cove, ME $71,157

Isle Au Haut, ME $71,001

Islesford, ME $71,149

Jonesboro, ME $70,911

Jonesport, ME $70,975

Little Deer Isle, ME $71,179

Lubec, ME $70,888

Bass Harbor, ME $71,182

Machias, ME $70,924

Machiasport, ME $70,958

Meddybemps, ME $70,742

Milbridge, ME $71,034

Mount Desert, ME $71,102

Northeast Harbor, ME $71,149

Sullivan, ME $71,039

Pembroke, ME $70,852

Perry, ME $70,917

Princeton, ME $70,739

Prospect Harbor, ME $71,097

Robbinston, ME $70,837

Salsbury Cove, ME $71,165

Sargentville, ME $71,142

Seal Cove, ME $71,105

Seal Harbor, ME $71,129

Sedgwick, ME $71,133

Sorrento, ME $71,105

Southwest Harbor, ME $71,167

Steuben, ME $70,995

Stonington, ME $71,194

Sunset, ME $70,949

Surry, ME $71,120

Swans Island, ME $71,056

Wesley, ME $70,650

Whiting, ME $70,833

Winter Harbor, ME $71,035

Baileyville, ME $70,811

Houlton, ME $70,664

Ashland, ME $70,561

Benedicta, ME $70,405

Blaine, ME $70,646

Bridgewater, ME $70,479

Caribou, ME $70,791

Clayton Lake, ME $70,663

Crouseville, ME $70,709

Eagle Lake, ME $70,641

Easton, ME $70,719

Estcourt Station, ME $70,692

Fort Fairfield, ME $70,756

Fort Kent, ME $70,787

Fort Kent Mills, ME $70,727

Frenchville, ME $70,807

Grand Isle, ME $70,710

Island Falls, ME $70,413

Limestone, ME $70,736

Madawaska, ME $70,925

Mapleton, ME $70,624

Richmond, ME $72,483

South China, ME $71,481

South Gardiner, ME $72,316

Vienna, ME $71,373

Windsor, ME $71,441

Winthrop, ME $72,103

Bangor, ME $71,095

Abbot, ME $71,107

Aurora, ME $70,721

Bradford, ME $71,062

Bradley, ME $71,064

Brewer, ME $71,091

Brookton, ME $70,482

Brownville, ME $70,858

Brownville Junction, ME $71,295

Bucksport, ME $71,086

Burlington, ME $70,832

Greenbush, ME $70,995

Carmel, ME $71,097

Castine, ME $71,245

Charleston, ME $71,075

Danforth, ME $70,599

Dover Foxcroft, ME $71,116

Corinth, ME $71,088

Eddington, ME $71,072

Holden, ME $71,078

East Millinocket, ME $70,781

East Orland, ME $71,078

Etna, ME $71,113

Exeter, ME $71,101

Frankfort, ME $71,098

Greenville, ME $70,689

Greenville Junction, ME $70,920

Guilford, ME $71,088

Hampden, ME $71,096

Howland, ME $70,926

Hudson, ME $71,083

Kenduskeag, ME $71,090

Kingman, ME $70,525

Lagrange, ME $71,009

Lambert Lake, ME $70,608

Lee, ME $70,816

Levant, ME $71,094

Lincoln, ME $70,811

Mattawamkeag, ME $70,580

Medway, ME $70,598

Milford, ME $71,053

Millinocket, ME $70,492

Milo, ME $70,992

Monson, ME $71,100

Olamon, ME $71,015

Old Town, ME $71,064

Orono, ME $71,084

Orient, ME $70,531

Orland, ME $71,079

Orrington, ME $71,087

Passadumkeag, ME $70,975

Penobscot, ME $71,081

Rockwood, ME $70,798

Sangerville, ME $71,150

Sebec, ME $71,036

Shirley Mills, ME $71,056

Springfield, ME $70,630

Stetson, ME $71,105

Stillwater, ME $71,086

Topsfield, ME $70,542

Vanceboro, ME $70,603

Waite, ME $70,639

West Enfield, ME $70,957

Winn, ME $70,675

Winterport, ME $71,096

Wytopitlock, ME $70,425

Bath, ME $73,257

Alna, ME $72,090

Boothbay, ME $72,580

Boothbay Harbor, ME $72,744

Bristol, ME $72,141

Chamberlain, ME $72,264

Damariscotta, ME $72,096

East Boothbay, ME $72,633

Friendship, ME $71,678

Georgetown, ME $73,164

Isle Of Springs, ME $72,582

Bremen, ME $71,942

Newcastle, ME $72,126

New Harbor, ME $72,379

Nobleboro, ME $71,839

Edgecomb, ME $72,371

Pemaquid, ME $72,308

Phippsburg, ME $73,459

Cushing, ME $71,444

Round Pond, ME $72,128

Sandy Point, ME $71,093

Searsmont, ME $71,262

Searsport, ME $71,105

Shawmut, ME $71,568

Skowhegan, ME $71,411

Smithfield, ME $71,449

Solon, ME $71,411

Stockton Springs, ME $71,093

Stratton, ME $71,352

Strong, ME $71,413

Temple, ME $71,386

West Forks, ME $70,974

Thorndike, ME $71,167

Troy, ME $71,146

Unity, ME $71,235

Vassalboro, ME $71,454

West Farmington, ME $71,662

Berwick, ME $75,950

Cape Neddick, ME $76,529

Eliot, ME $77,543

Kittery, ME $77,768

Kittery Point, ME $77,183

North Berwick, ME $75,365

Ogunquit, ME $76,049

South Berwick, ME $76,715

York, ME $77,153

York Beach, ME $76,784

York Harbor, ME $77,173

Acton, ME $73,214

Alfred, ME $74,251

Bailey Island, ME $73,948

Bar Mills, ME $74,133

Biddeford, ME $74,157

Biddeford Pool, ME $74,158

Bowdoinham, ME $72,708

Bridgton, ME $72,584

Brownfield, ME $72,521

Brunswick, ME $73,567

Bustins Island, ME $74,087

Cape Porpoise, ME $74,490

Casco, ME $73,448

Center Lovell, ME $72,048

Chebeague Island, ME $74,249

Cliff Island, ME $74,411

Cornish, ME $73,356

Cumberland Center, ME $74,326

Denmark, ME $72,509

East Baldwin, ME $73,543

Lebanon, ME $74,768

East Parsonsfield, ME $72,970

Sebago, ME $73,355

East Waterboro, ME $73,914

Freeport, ME $73,951

Fryeburg, ME $72,146

Gorham, ME $74,261

Gray, ME $73,809

Harrison, ME $72,187

Hiram, ME $73,128

Hollis Center, ME $74,006

Kennebunk, ME $74,545

Kennebunkport, ME $74,263

Parsonsfield, ME $72,967

Limerick, ME $73,643

Limington, ME $73,624

Long Island, ME $74,537

Lovell, ME $71,945

Moody, ME $75,461

Naples, ME $73,142

Newfield, ME $73,523

North Bridgton, ME $72,621

North Waterboro, ME $73,785

Windham, ME $74,187

Ocean Park, ME $74,215

Old Orchard Beach, ME $74,265

Orrs Island, ME $73,885

Porter, ME $72,722

Pownal, ME $73,836

Scarborough, ME $74,515

Raymond, ME $73,680

Saco, ME $74,219

Sanford, ME $74,597

Sebago Lake, ME $73,623

Shapleigh, ME $73,905

South Casco, ME $73,723

South Freeport, ME $73,914

Harpswell, ME $73,871

South Windham, ME $74,325

Springvale, ME $74,163

Standish, ME $73,931

Steep Falls, ME $73,773

Topsham, ME $73,315

Waterboro, ME $74,052

Waterford, ME $72,108

Wells, ME $75,315

West Baldwin, ME $73,413

Westbrook, ME $74,535

Buxton, ME $74,137

West Kennebunk, ME $74,507

West Newfield, ME $73,163

Yarmouth, ME $74,257

North Yarmouth, ME $74,102

Mars Hill, ME $70,716

Monticello, ME $70,573

New Limerick, ME $70,619

New Sweden, ME $70,714

Oakfield, ME $70,546

Oxbow, ME $70,258

Patten, ME $70,304

Perham, ME $70,665

Portage, ME $70,628

Presque Isle, ME $70,808

Saint Agatha, ME $70,773

Saint David, ME $70,759

Saint Francis, ME $70,664

Sheridan, ME $70,580

Sherman, ME $70,475

Stacyville, ME $70,387

Sinclair, ME $70,641

Smyrna Mills, ME $70,430

Wallagrass, ME $70,720

Stockholm, ME $70,652

Van Buren, ME $70,739

Washburn, ME $70,712

Westfield, ME $70,615

Rockland, ME $71,404

Camden, ME $71,398

Glen Cove, ME $71,374

Hope, ME $71,371

Islesboro, ME $71,188

Lincolnville, ME $71,246

Lincolnville Center, ME $71,248

Matinicus, ME $71,128

Monhegan, ME $71,887

North Haven, ME $71,177

Owls Head, ME $71,274

Port Clyde, ME $71,673

Rockport, ME $71,381

South Thomaston, ME $71,275

Spruce Head, ME $71,317

Tenants Harbor, ME $71,524

Thomaston, ME $71,326

Union, ME $71,367

Vinalhaven, ME $71,177

Warren, ME $71,292

West Rockport, ME $71,389

Waterville, ME $71,546

Albion, ME $71,432

Anson, ME $71,481

Athens, ME $71,283

Belfast, ME $71,247

Belgrade, ME $71,410

Belgrade Lakes, ME $71,337

Bingham, ME $71,276

Brooks, ME $71,130

Burnham, ME $71,200

Cambridge, ME $71,185

Canaan, ME $71,303

Caratunk, ME $71,141

China Village, ME $71,628

Clinton, ME $71,326

Corinna, ME $71,130

Detroit, ME $71,153

Dexter, ME $71,224

Dixmont, ME $71,120

East Newport, ME $71,127

East Vassalboro, ME $71,496

Eustis, ME $71,064

Fairfield, ME $71,447

Farmington, ME $71,505

Garland, ME $71,093

Farmington Falls, ME $71,621

Projects Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Projects Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Projects Manager positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Projects Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Projects Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$108,546	$52.0	50%

Projects Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Projects Manager'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.

$66,053

Average $72,364/year

$79,260

$5,504

Average $6,030/month

$6,605

$1,270

Average $1,392/week

$1,524

$32

Average $35/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,260	$6,605	$1,524	$38
Average	$72,364	$6,030	$1,392	$35
25th Percentile	$66,053	$5,504	$1,270	$32

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