As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Special Projects Manager in Maryland is $89,177, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,715 weekly, or $7,431 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Special Projects Manager in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Special Projects Manager in Maryland vary widely, spanning from $75,274 to $108,218. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($81,900) and 75th percentile ($99,144), while top earners (90th percentile) make $108,218 per year. This $17,244 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, Maryland Special Projects Manager often earn 3.1% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 80 companies. However, Maryland currently ranks 11 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 $75,274 MD April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $81,900 MD April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $89,177 MD April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $99,144 MD April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $108,218 MD April 01, 2026
25% $81,900 10% $75,274 90% $108,218 75% $99,144 $89,177 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Dundalk, MD Avg. Salary $91,725 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abell, MD Avg. Salary $98,050 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, MD Avg. Salary $89,208 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Avg. Salary $89,724 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, MD Avg. Salary $89,448 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Accident, MD Avg. Salary $78,426 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Accokeek, MD Avg. Salary $98,317 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adamstown, MD Avg. Salary $96,360 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Allen, MD Avg. Salary $94,190 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Andrews Air Force Base, MD Avg. Salary $98,468 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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