As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Special Projects Manager in Mississippi is $77,151, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,484 weekly, or $6,429 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 Mississippi vary widely, spanning from $65,153 to $93,623. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,871) and 75th percentile ($85,773), while top earners (90th percentile) make $93,623 per year. This $14,902 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, Mississippi Special Projects Manager often earn 10.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 80 companies. However, Mississippi currently ranks 51 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 $65,153 MS September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $70,871 MS September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $77,151 MS September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $85,773 MS September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $93,623 MS September 01, 2026
25% $70,871 10% $65,153 90% $93,623 75% $85,773 $77,151 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Olive Branch, MS Avg. Salary $83,408 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, MS Avg. Salary $79,379 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, MS Avg. Salary $77,300 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ackerman, MS Avg. Salary $77,986 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Algoma, MS Avg. Salary $78,794 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alligator, MS Avg. Salary $77,750 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amory, MS Avg. Salary $77,678 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Anguilla, MS Avg. Salary $79,221 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Arcola, MS Avg. Salary $80,055 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Arkabutla, MS Avg. Salary $82,092 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Project Manager I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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