As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Special Projects Manager in Wisconsin is $85,102, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,637 weekly, or $7,092 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 Wisconsin vary widely, spanning from $71,867 to $103,271. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($78,174) and 75th percentile ($94,612), while top earners (90th percentile) make $103,271 per year. This $16,438 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, Wisconsin Special Projects Manager often earn 1.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 80 companies. However, Wisconsin currently ranks 23 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 $71,867 WI September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $78,174 WI September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $85,102 WI September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $94,612 WI September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $103,271 WI September 01, 2026
25% $78,174 10% $71,867 90% $103,271 75% $94,612 $85,102 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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C.D. Smith Construction, Inc. - Milwaukee, WI

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Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC - Milwaukee, WI

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Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC - Madison, WI

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Location Abbotsford, WI Avg. Salary $85,565 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abrams, WI Avg. Salary $85,615 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams, WI Avg. Salary $85,801 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adell, WI Avg. Salary $87,316 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Afton, WI Avg. Salary $86,789 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albany, WI Avg. Salary $87,381 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Algoma, WI Avg. Salary $85,590 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allenton, WI Avg. Salary $87,635 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alma, WI Avg. Salary $86,878 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alma Center, WI Avg. Salary $85,732 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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