How Much Does a Project Controller Make in Lowell, MA ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Project Controller Salary in Lowell, MA

As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Lowell, MA is $273,040, equivalent to $131 per hour, $5,251 weekly, or $22,753 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Project Controller in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Project Controller in Lowell, MA vary widely, spanning from $232,248 to $338,410. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($251,688) and 75th percentile ($307,257), while top earners (90th percentile) make $338,410 per year. This $55,569 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or General Ledger, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Lowell Project Controller often earn 1.1% higher than national averages. However, Lowell currently ranks 157 statewide for Project Controller job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile Project Controller Salary $232,248 Lowell, MA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $251,688 Lowell, MA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $273,040 Lowell, MA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $307,257 Lowell, MA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $338,410 Lowell, MA January 01, 2026
25% $251,688 10% $232,248 90% $338,410 75% $307,257 $273,040 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Project Controller ?

The project controller is a key member of the project team and works directly with the project manager to help define the project's goals and objectives; create and maintain a project's budget and schedule, analyse progress reported against the work schedules; and recommend actions to improve progress. In order to ensure accurate documentation and reporting on a consistent basis, many organisations are positioning the project manager and project controller as part of a centralised project support organisation....

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About Lowell, Massachusetts    Lowell is a city in the U.S. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Located in Middlesex County, Lowell (along with Cambridge) was a county seat until Massach....More

Lowell, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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