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Project Manager Salary in Delaware

Median Annual in Delaware
$122,190/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$58.75/hr
▲ 19% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Delaware

groups Employed in DE
1,770
public U.S. Median
$102,320
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$122,425 #1 of 51

Project Manager pay in Delaware, explained

Project managers in Delaware earn a median of $122,190 per year ($58.75 per hour), which is 19% above the national median of $102,320. Entry-level workers earn around $74,770, while the most experienced project managers reach about $166,660. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Delaware.

Is $122,190 good pay in Delaware?

Adjusted for Delaware's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $122,190 is worth about $122,425 in national buying power — ranking Delaware #1 for real pay (vs #3 on the sticker number).

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Project Manager pay by experience in Delaware

Entry level (10th pct)
$74,770
$35.95/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$122,190
$58.75/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$166,660
$80.12/hr

Project Manager pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DE
Delaware (here) $122,190 $122,425
New Jersey $122,980 $113,028 −$790
Maryland $104,040 $99,124 +$18,150
Pennsylvania $100,150 $102,642 +$22,040

Project Manager in Delaware: FAQ

How much do project managers make in Delaware?

Project managers in Delaware earn a median of $122,190 per year ($58.75 per hour), compared with $102,320 nationally.

Does Delaware pay project managers well?

At $122,190, Delaware pays 19% above the national median for project managers. An estimated 1,770 work in the state.

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