As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Special Projects Manager in Massachusetts is $94,151, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,811 weekly, or $7,846 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Special Projects Manager in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Special Projects Manager in Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $79,509 to $114,252. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($86,487) and 75th percentile ($104,672), while top earners (90th percentile) make $114,252 per year. This $18,185 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Project Management or Scrum, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Massachusetts Special Projects Manager often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 80 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 nationwide for Special Projects Manager job salary. 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
Special Projects Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $79,509 MA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $86,487 MA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $94,151 MA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $104,672 MA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $114,252 MA September 01, 2026
25% $86,487 10% $79,509 90% $114,252 75% $104,672 $94,151 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $94,164 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $95,934 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $95,193 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $96,144 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $95,214 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $99,847 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $95,137 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $99,835 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $99,843 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $98,062 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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