verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Project Manager Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$104,900/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$50.43/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
5,170
public U.S. Median
$102,320
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$95,450 #40 of 51

Project Manager pay in District of Columbia, explained

Project managers in District of Columbia earn a median of $104,900 per year ($50.43 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $102,320. Entry-level workers earn around $64,080, while the most experienced project managers reach about $194,170. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $104,900 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $104,900 is worth about $95,450 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #40 for real pay (vs #12 on the sticker number).

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Project Manager pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$64,080
$30.81/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$104,900
$50.43/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$194,170
$93.35/hr

Project Manager pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $104,900 $95,450
Virginia $120,840 $119,520 −$15,940
Maryland $104,040 $99,124 +$860

Project Manager in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do project managers make in District of Columbia?

Project managers in District of Columbia earn a median of $104,900 per year ($50.43 per hour), compared with $102,320 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay project managers well?

At $104,900, District of Columbia pays 3% above the national median for project managers. An estimated 5,170 work in the state.

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