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

Project Manager Salary in Massachusetts

Median Annual in Massachusetts
$114,190/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$54.90/hr
▲ 12% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Massachusetts

groups Employed in MA
21,960
public U.S. Median
$102,320
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$107,974 #12 of 51

Project Manager pay in Massachusetts, explained

Project managers in Massachusetts earn a median of $114,190 per year ($54.90 per hour), which is 12% above the national median of $102,320. Entry-level workers earn around $72,800, while the most experienced project managers reach about $174,840. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Massachusetts.

Is $114,190 good pay in Massachusetts?

Adjusted for Massachusetts's cost of living (which runs 106% of the U.S. average), that $114,190 is worth about $107,974 in national buying power — ranking Massachusetts #12 for real pay (vs #7 on the sticker number).

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Project Manager pay by experience in Massachusetts

Entry level (10th pct)
$72,800
$35.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$114,190
$54.90/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$174,840
$84.06/hr

Project Manager pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MA
Massachusetts (here) $114,190 $107,974
New York $121,040 $112,156 −$6,850
Connecticut $105,240 $101,573 +$8,950
Rhode Island $104,680 $102,346 +$9,510
New Hampshire $90,890 $87,256 +$23,300
Vermont $80,800 $82,484 +$33,390

Project Manager in Massachusetts: FAQ

How much do project managers make in Massachusetts?

Project managers in Massachusetts earn a median of $114,190 per year ($54.90 per hour), compared with $102,320 nationally.

Does Massachusetts pay project managers well?

At $114,190, Massachusetts pays 12% above the national median for project managers. An estimated 21,960 work in the state.

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