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Project Manager Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$100,970/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.55/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
25,330
public U.S. Median
$102,320
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$104,940 #16 of 51

Project Manager pay in Michigan, explained

Project managers in Michigan earn a median of $100,970 per year ($48.55 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $102,320. Entry-level workers earn around $61,980, while the most experienced project managers reach about $154,260. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $100,970 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $100,970 is worth about $104,940 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #16 for real pay (vs #18 on the sticker number).

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Project Manager pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$61,980
$29.80/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$100,970
$48.55/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$154,260
$74.16/hr

Project Manager pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $100,970 $104,940
Wisconsin $97,580 $103,704 +$3,390
Ohio $95,770 $103,229 +$5,200
Indiana $95,020 $101,812 +$5,950

Project Manager in Michigan: FAQ

How much do project managers make in Michigan?

Project managers in Michigan earn a median of $100,970 per year ($48.55 per hour), compared with $102,320 nationally.

Does Michigan pay project managers well?

At $100,970, Michigan pays 1% below the national median for project managers. An estimated 25,330 work in the state.

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