As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Architectural Project Manager in the US is $116,491, equivalent to $56 per hour, $2,240 weekly, or $9,708 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Architectural Project Manager in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Architectural Project Manager in the US vary widely, spanning from $99,334 to $138,429. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($107,510) and 75th percentile ($127,974), while top earners (90th percentile) make $138,429 per year. This $20,464 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Project Management or Procurement, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Architectural Project Manager often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 76 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Architectural Project Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Architectural Project Manager Salary $99,334 US July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Architectural Project Manager Salary $107,510 US July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Architectural Project Manager Salary $116,491 US July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Architectural Project Manager Salary $127,974 US July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Architectural Project Manager Salary $138,429 US July 01, 2026
25% $107,510 10% $99,334 90% $138,429 75% $127,974 $116,491 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Architectural Project Manager ?

A project manager is a professional in the field of project management. Project managers have the responsibility of the planning, procurement and execution of a project, in any undertaking that has a defined scope, defined start and a defined finish; regardless of industry. Project managers are first point of contact for any issues or discrepancies arising from within the heads of various departments in an organization before the problem escalates to higher authorities. Project management is the responsibility of a project manager. This individual seldom participates directly in the activities...

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