What are the main factors that influence a Building Project Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Building Project Manager's salary?

A Building Project Manager's salary grows with experience: a Building Project Manager (0-2 years)earns $78,537, a Project Manager II (2-4 years)earns $98,162, a Project Manager III (4-7 years)earns $120,152, a Project Manager IV (7+ years)earns $135,346, a Project Manager V (7-10 years)earns $159,616,

What are the highest paying states for a Building Project Manager?

Building Project Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Building Project Manager roles are District of Columbia $86,472, California $86,144, Massachusetts $84,996. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Building Project Manager roles make?

Salaries for Building Project Manager level roles vary by specialization: Construction and Building Project Director: $203,300; Construction and Building Senior Project Manager: $147,900; Construction and Building Project Senior Coordinator: $128,600; Building Services Manager: $121,317; Construction and Building Project Manager: $118,700.

Building Project Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Building Project Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Building Project Manager in Delaware is $79,092 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a Building Project Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,502
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,196 to $86,635
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,918

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Building Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,635	$7,220	$1,666	$42
Average	$79,092	$6,591	$1,521	$38
25th Percentile	$72,196	$6,016	$1,388	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Building Project Manager Salaries

A Building Project Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Building Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Building Project Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $78,537
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,162
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $120,152
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,346
Expert (over 8 years): $159,616

Levels	Salary
Building ... Level Building Project Manager	$78,537
Project M... Level Building Project Manager	$98,162
Project M... Level Building Project Manager	$120,152
Project M... Level Building Project Manager	$135,346
Project M... Level Building Project Manager	$159,616

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How Do Building Project Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Building Project Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $86,472.
California: $86,144.
Massachusetts: $84,996.

District of Columbia $86,472 California $86,144 Massachusetts $84,996 Washington $84,684 New Jersey $84,652 Alaska $84,543 Connecticut $83,465 New York $83,028

Hawaii $81,630 Rhode Island $80,974 Maryland $80,529 Minnesota $79,920 Colorado $79,685 Illinois $79,607 Oregon $79,310 Delaware $79,092

New Hampshire $78,954 Virginia $78,647 Pennsylvania $77,748 Nevada $77,295 North Dakota $77,147 Michigan $76,913 Wisconsin $76,827 Vermont $76,655

Texas $76,179 Maine $76,147 Arizona $76,101 Ohio $76,046 Georgia $75,327 Indiana $74,968 Wyoming $74,898 Utah $74,788

Iowa $74,742 Kansas $74,367 Louisiana $74,257 North Carolina $74,218 Missouri $74,203 Florida $73,898 Montana $73,734 Nebraska $73,578

Kentucky $73,492 South Carolina $73,180 Tennessee $72,984 Idaho $72,906 New Mexico $72,336 Oklahoma $72,211 Alabama $71,750 South Dakota $70,977

Arkansas $70,555 West Virginia $70,329 Mississippi $69,649

Top Paying Cities for Building Project Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $78,736
Little Creek: $79,312
Magnolia: $79,198

Lincoln, DE $78,736 Little Creek, DE $79,312 Magnolia, DE $79,198 Milford, DE $78,936 Marydel, DE $79,065 Millsboro, DE $78,405 Millville, DE $78,526 Milton, DE $78,662

Nassau, DE $78,719 Ocean View, DE $78,513 Rehoboth Beach, DE $78,664 Seaford, DE $78,708 Selbyville, DE $78,383 Smyrna, DE $79,367 Viola, DE $79,001 Woodside, DE $79,214

Bear, DE $79,031 Newark, DE $79,001 Claymont, DE $79,163 Delaware City, DE $79,080 Hockessin, DE $78,994 Kirkwood, DE $79,065 Middletown, DE $79,096 Montchanin, DE $79,012

New Castle, DE $79,024 Odessa, DE $79,135 Port Penn, DE $79,188 Rockland, DE $79,020 Saint Georges, DE $79,071 Townsend, DE $79,193 Winterthur, DE $79,029 Lewes, DE $78,693

Wilmington, DE $78,998 Dover, DE $79,312 Dover Afb, DE $78,894 Bethany Beach, DE $78,430 Bethel, DE $78,511 Bridgeville, DE $78,697 Camden Wyoming, DE $79,089 Cheswold, DE $79,286

Clayton, DE $79,289 Dagsboro, DE $78,376 Delmar, DE $78,250 Ellendale, DE $78,487 Felton, DE $78,929 Fenwick Island, DE $78,393 Frankford, DE $78,256 Frederica, DE $79,007

Georgetown, DE $78,346 Greenwood, DE $78,709 Harbeson, DE $78,429 Harrington, DE $78,829 Hartly, DE $79,075 Houston, DE $78,717 Kenton, DE $79,292 Laurel, DE $78,299

Yorklyn, DE $79,018

Building Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Building Project Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$72,196

Average $79,092/year

$86,635

$6,016

Average $6,591/month

$7,220

$1,388

Average $1,521/week

$1,666

$35

Average $38/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,635	$7,220	$1,666	$42
Average	$79,092	$6,591	$1,521	$38
25th Percentile	$72,196	$6,016	$1,388	$35

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