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 $80,351, a Project Manager II (2-4 years)earns $100,430, a Project Manager III (4-7 years)earns $122,927, a Project Manager IV (7+ years)earns $138,472, a Project Manager V (7-10 years)earns $163,302,

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 Rhode Island

How much does an Entry Level Project Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Project Manager in Rhode Island is $79,819 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,410
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,162 to $86,933
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,191

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Entry Level Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,933	$7,244	$1,672	$42
Average	$79,819	$6,652	$1,535	$38
25th Percentile	$72,162	$6,014	$1,388	$35

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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): $80,351
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,430
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,927
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,472
Expert (over 8 years): $163,302

Levels	Salary
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Project Manager	$80,351
Project M... Level Entry Level Project Manager	$100,430
Project M... Level Entry Level Project Manager	$122,927
Project M... Level Entry Level Project Manager	$138,472
Project M... Level Entry Level Project Manager	$163,302

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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:

Adamsville: $80,817
Albion: $80,134
Ashaway: $80,664

Adamsville, RI $80,817 Albion, RI $80,134 Ashaway, RI $80,664 Barrington, RI $79,923 Block Island, RI $80,368 Bradford, RI $80,615 Bristol, RI $80,231 Carolina, RI $80,482

Charlestown, RI $80,512 Chepachet, RI $80,351 Clayville, RI $80,127 Coventry, RI $80,131 West Greenwich, RI $80,352 East Greenwich, RI $80,077 Exeter, RI $80,330 Fiskeville, RI $79,922

Forestdale, RI $80,538 Foster, RI $80,309 Glendale, RI $80,544 Greene, RI $80,414 Greenville, RI $79,953 Harmony, RI $80,056 Harrisville, RI $80,509 Hope, RI $79,972

Hope Valley, RI $80,593 Hopkinton, RI $80,699 Jamestown, RI $80,430 Kenyon, RI $80,472 Little Compton, RI $80,805 Manville, RI $80,240 Mapleville, RI $80,367 Newport, RI $80,511

Middletown, RI $80,546 North Kingstown, RI $80,215 North Scituate, RI $80,057 Oakland, RI $80,454 Pascoag, RI $80,562 Pawtucket, RI $79,804 Central Falls, RI $79,839 Cumberland, RI $80,293

Lincoln, RI $79,919 Portsmouth, RI $80,502 Prudence Island, RI $80,337 Rockville, RI $80,687 Saunderstown, RI $80,381 Shannock, RI $80,477 Slatersville, RI $80,538 Slocum, RI $80,379

Tiverton, RI $80,747 Wakefield, RI $80,450 Kingston, RI $80,419 Narragansett, RI $80,472 Peace Dale, RI $80,440 Warren, RI $80,130 Warwick, RI $79,906 Westerly, RI $80,683

West Kingston, RI $80,445 West Warwick, RI $80,004 Wood River Junction, RI $80,559 Woonsocket, RI $80,542 North Smithfield, RI $80,359 Wyoming, RI $80,477 Providence, RI $79,781 Cranston, RI $79,792

North Providence, RI $79,801 East Providence, RI $79,786 Riverside, RI $79,812 Rumford, RI $79,800 Smithfield, RI $79,962 Johnston, RI $79,828

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.

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$72,162

Average $79,819/year

$86,933

$6,014

Average $6,652/month

$7,244

$1,388

Average $1,535/week

$1,672

$35

Average $38/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,933	$7,244	$1,672	$42
Average	$79,819	$6,652	$1,535	$38
25th Percentile	$72,162	$6,014	$1,388	$35

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