As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Special Projects Manager in Pennsylvania is $86,123, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,656 weekly, or $7,177 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 Pennsylvania vary widely, spanning from $72,729 to $104,509. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($79,112) and 75th percentile ($95,747), while top earners (90th percentile) make $104,509 per year. This $16,635 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, Pennsylvania Special Projects Manager often earn 0.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 80 companies. However, Pennsylvania currently ranks 19 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 $72,729 PA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $79,112 PA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $86,123 PA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $95,747 PA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $104,509 PA September 01, 2026
25% $79,112 10% $72,729 90% $104,509 75% $95,747 $86,123 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Stroudsburg, PA Avg. Salary $90,933 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aaronsburg, PA Avg. Salary $84,684 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abbottstown, PA Avg. Salary $87,235 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abington, PA Avg. Salary $94,169 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ackermanville, PA Avg. Salary $92,436 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acme, PA Avg. Salary $83,916 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acosta, PA Avg. Salary $81,099 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adah, PA Avg. Salary $85,787 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adamsburg, PA Avg. Salary $86,587 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adamstown, PA Avg. Salary $88,823 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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