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Project Manager Salary in New Jersey

Median Annual in New Jersey
$122,980/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$59.12/hr
▲ 20% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

groups Employed in NJ
28,300
public U.S. Median
$102,320
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$113,028 #6 of 51

Project Manager pay in New Jersey, explained

Project managers in New Jersey earn a median of $122,980 per year ($59.12 per hour), which is 20% above the national median of $102,320. Entry-level workers earn around $74,410, while the most experienced project managers reach about $190,600. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Jersey.

Is $122,980 good pay in New Jersey?

Adjusted for New Jersey's cost of living (which runs 109% of the U.S. average), that $122,980 is worth about $113,028 in national buying power — ranking New Jersey #6 for real pay (vs #2 on the sticker number).

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Project Manager pay by experience in New Jersey

Entry level (10th pct)
$74,410
$35.77/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$122,980
$59.12/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$190,600
$91.63/hr

Project Manager pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NJ
New Jersey (here) $122,980 $113,028
Delaware $122,190 $122,425 +$790
New York $121,040 $112,156 +$1,940
Pennsylvania $100,150 $102,642 +$22,830

Project Manager in New Jersey: FAQ

How much do project managers make in New Jersey?

Project managers in New Jersey earn a median of $122,980 per year ($59.12 per hour), compared with $102,320 nationally.

Does New Jersey pay project managers well?

At $122,980, New Jersey pays 20% above the national median for project managers. An estimated 28,300 work in the state.

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