What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Project Manager's salary?

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

How does experience change An Entry Level Project Manager's salary?

An Entry Level Project Manager's salary grows with experience: a Entry Level Project Manager (0-2 years)earns $78,483, a Project Manager II (2-4 years)earns $98,095, a Project Manager III (4-7 years)earns $120,069, a Project Manager IV (7+ years)earns $135,254, a Project Manager V (7-10 years)earns $159,506,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Project Manager?

Entry Level Project Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Project Manager roles are District of Columbia $85,239, California $84,916, Massachusetts $83,784. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Project Manager roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Project Manager level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level It Project Manager: $135,532; entry level engineering manager: $89,077; Entry Level Project Engineer: $86,201; Entry Level Actuary: $80,901; Entry Level Project Coordinator: $74,788.

Entry Level Project Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Project Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Project Manager in Delaware is $77,964 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,239
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,485 to $84,913
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,675

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Entry Level Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,913	$7,076	$1,633	$41
Average	$77,964	$6,497	$1,499	$37
25th Percentile	$70,485	$5,874	$1,355	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Project Manager Salaries

An Entry Level Project 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 Entry Level Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Project 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): $78,483
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,095
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $120,069
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,254
Expert (over 8 years): $159,506

Levels	Salary
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Project Manager	$78,483
Project M... Level Entry Level Project Manager	$98,095
Project M... Level Entry Level Project Manager	$120,069
Project M... Level Entry Level Project Manager	$135,254
Project M... Level Entry Level Project Manager	$159,506

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How Do Entry Level Project 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 Entry Level Project Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $85,239.
California: $84,916.
Massachusetts: $83,784.

District of Columbia $85,239 California $84,916 Massachusetts $83,784 Washington $83,476 New Jersey $83,445 Alaska $83,338 Connecticut $82,275 New York $81,844

Hawaii $80,466 Rhode Island $79,819 Maryland $79,381 Minnesota $78,780 Colorado $78,549 Illinois $78,472 Oregon $78,180 Delaware $77,964

New Hampshire $77,829 Virginia $77,525 Pennsylvania $76,640 Nevada $76,193 North Dakota $76,047 Michigan $75,816 Wisconsin $75,731 Vermont $75,562

Texas $75,092 Maine $75,062 Arizona $75,015 Ohio $74,962 Georgia $74,253 Indiana $73,899 Wyoming $73,830 Utah $73,722

Iowa $73,676 Kansas $73,306 Louisiana $73,199 North Carolina $73,160 Missouri $73,145 Florida $72,844 Montana $72,683 Nebraska $72,529

Kentucky $72,444 South Carolina $72,136 Tennessee $71,944 Idaho $71,867 New Mexico $71,305 Oklahoma $71,182 Alabama $70,727 South Dakota $69,965

Arkansas $69,549 West Virginia $69,326 Mississippi $68,656

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Project 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:

Lincoln: $77,613
Little Creek: $78,181
Magnolia: $78,069

Lincoln, DE $77,613 Little Creek, DE $78,181 Magnolia, DE $78,069 Milford, DE $77,810 Marydel, DE $77,938 Millsboro, DE $77,287 Millville, DE $77,407 Milton, DE $77,541

Nassau, DE $77,597 Ocean View, DE $77,394 Rehoboth Beach, DE $77,542 Seaford, DE $77,586 Selbyville, DE $77,265 Smyrna, DE $78,235 Viola, DE $77,875 Woodside, DE $78,084

Bear, DE $77,904 Newark, DE $77,875 Claymont, DE $78,034 Delaware City, DE $77,952 Hockessin, DE $77,868 Kirkwood, DE $77,938 Middletown, DE $77,968 Montchanin, DE $77,885

New Castle, DE $77,897 Odessa, DE $78,006 Port Penn, DE $78,059 Rockland, DE $77,893 Saint Georges, DE $77,943 Townsend, DE $78,063 Winterthur, DE $77,902 Lewes, DE $77,571

Wilmington, DE $77,872 Dover, DE $78,181 Dover Afb, DE $77,769 Bethany Beach, DE $77,312 Bethel, DE $77,392 Bridgeville, DE $77,574 Camden Wyoming, DE $77,961 Cheswold, DE $78,156

Clayton, DE $78,158 Dagsboro, DE $77,258 Delmar, DE $77,134 Ellendale, DE $77,368 Felton, DE $77,804 Fenwick Island, DE $77,275 Frankford, DE $77,140 Frederica, DE $77,881

Georgetown, DE $77,229 Greenwood, DE $77,587 Harbeson, DE $77,311 Harrington, DE $77,705 Hartly, DE $77,947 Houston, DE $77,594 Kenton, DE $78,162 Laurel, DE $77,183

Yorklyn, DE $77,891

Entry Level Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Project 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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$70,485

Average $77,964/year

$84,913

$5,874

Average $6,497/month

$7,076

$1,355

Average $1,499/week

$1,633

$34

Average $37/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,913	$7,076	$1,633	$41
Average	$77,964	$6,497	$1,499	$37
25th Percentile	$70,485	$5,874	$1,355	$34

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