M&E Project Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a M&E Project Manager make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a M&E Project Manager in the United States is $109,063 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,411
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $97,122 to $118,667
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $86,250
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M&E Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $118,667 $9,889 $2,282 $57
Average $109,063 $9,089 $2,097 $52
25th Percentile $97,122 $8,093 $1,868 $47
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Key Factors That Influence M&E Project Manager Salaries

A M&E 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 M&E Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a M&E 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): $104,305
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $105,226
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,515
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $110,758
  • Expert (over 8 years): $112,594
Levels Salary
Entry Level M&E Project Manager$104,305
Intermediate Level M&E Project Manager$105,226
Senior Level M&E Project Manager$106,515
Specialist Level M&E Project Manager$110,758
Expert Level M&E Project Manager$112,594
$104,305 0 yr
$105,226 < 2 yrs
$106,515 2-4 yrs
$110,758 5-8 yrs
$112,594 > 8 yrs
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How Do M&E 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 M&E Project Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $120,755.
  • California: $120,296.
  • Massachusetts: $118,693.

Top Paying Cities for M&E 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:

  • San Jose: $137,561
  • San Francisco: $136,209
  • Oakland: $133,188

What Skills Can Increase a M&E Project Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 13.05% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Practice Management (Mentioned in 1.65% Job Postings): Practice management is the term used in General practice for the person who manages the finance and administration of a doctor's office or an office of a medical professional in one of many types of specialties in medicine.
  • Risk Mitigation (Mentioned in 1.29% Job Postings): Assessing, monitoring, and controlling risk and its probabilities using automation controls to minimize the potential financial risks and improve the organization's processes.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 13.05%
Practice Management 1.65%
Risk Mitigation 1.29%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a M&E Project Manager's salary.
  • Resource Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Verification and Validation: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Resource Planning
 $131,966
21%
Verification and Validation
 $118,879
9%
Innovation
 $116,697
7%
Coaching
 $114,516
5%
Commitment
 $114,516
5%
Planning
 $113,426
4%
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M&E Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a M&E 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.

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$97,122
Average $109,063/year
$118,667
$8,093
Average $9,089/month
$9,889
$1,868
Average $2,097/week
$2,282
$47
Average $52/hour
$57
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $118,667 $9,889 $2,282 $57
Average $109,063 $9,089 $2,097 $52
25th Percentile $97,122 $8,093 $1,868 $47

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Salary Trends for M&E Project Manager

Salaries for a M&E Project Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $105,151 in 2023 to around $104,377 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of M&E Project Manager salary trends, .

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