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

Project Manager Salary in Maryland

Median Annual in Maryland
$104,040/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$50.02/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maryland

groups Employed in MD
30,530
public U.S. Median
$102,320
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$99,124 #34 of 51

Project Manager pay in Maryland, explained

Project managers in Maryland earn a median of $104,040 per year ($50.02 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $102,320. Entry-level workers earn around $62,890, while the most experienced project managers reach about $167,040. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maryland.

Is $104,040 good pay in Maryland?

Adjusted for Maryland's cost of living (which runs 105% of the U.S. average), that $104,040 is worth about $99,124 in national buying power — ranking Maryland #34 for real pay (vs #14 on the sticker number).

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Project Manager pay by experience in Maryland

Entry level (10th pct)
$62,890
$30.24/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$104,040
$50.02/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$167,040
$80.31/hr

Project Manager pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MD
Maryland (here) $104,040 $99,124
Delaware $122,190 $122,425 −$18,150
Virginia $120,840 $119,520 −$16,800
District of Columbia $104,900 $95,450 −$860
Pennsylvania $100,150 $102,642 +$3,890
West Virginia $91,780 $102,551 +$12,260

Project Manager in Maryland: FAQ

How much do project managers make in Maryland?

Project managers in Maryland earn a median of $104,040 per year ($50.02 per hour), compared with $102,320 nationally.

Does Maryland pay project managers well?

At $104,040, Maryland pays 2% above the national median for project managers. An estimated 30,530 work in the state.

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