As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Special Projects Manager in Nebraska is $81,480, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,567 weekly, or $6,790 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 Nebraska vary widely, spanning from $68,777 to $98,877. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($74,830) and 75th percentile ($90,586), while top earners (90th percentile) make $98,877 per year. This $15,756 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, Nebraska Special Projects Manager often earn 5.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 80 companies. However, Nebraska currently ranks 40 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 $68,777 NE April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $74,830 NE April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $81,480 NE April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $90,586 NE April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $98,877 NE April 01, 2026
25% $74,830 10% $68,777 90% $98,877 75% $90,586 $81,480 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Abie, NE Avg. Salary $81,851 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adams, NE Avg. Salary $81,851 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ainsworth, NE Avg. Salary $73,613 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albion, NE Avg. Salary $81,851 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alda, NE Avg. Salary $81,851 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, NE Avg. Salary $81,851 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Allen, NE Avg. Salary $79,209 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NE Avg. Salary $83,025 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alma, NE Avg. Salary $81,851 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alvo, NE Avg. Salary $82,394 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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    Project Manager I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    4 - 7 years experience
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