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

Project Manager Salary in New York

Median Annual in New York
$121,040/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$58.19/hr
▲ 18% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New York

groups Employed in NY
68,020
public U.S. Median
$102,320
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$112,156 #7 of 51

Project Manager pay in New York, explained

Project managers in New York earn a median of $121,040 per year ($58.19 per hour), which is 18% above the national median of $102,320. Entry-level workers earn around $74,580, while the most experienced project managers reach about $192,160. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New York.

Is $121,040 good pay in New York?

Adjusted for New York's cost of living (which runs 108% of the U.S. average), that $121,040 is worth about $112,156 in national buying power — ranking New York #7 for real pay (vs #4 on the sticker number).

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Project Manager pay by experience in New York

Entry level (10th pct)
$74,580
$35.86/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$121,040
$58.19/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$192,160
$92.38/hr

Project Manager pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NY
New York (here) $121,040 $112,156
New Jersey $122,980 $113,028 −$1,940
Massachusetts $114,190 $107,974 +$6,850
Connecticut $105,240 $101,573 +$15,800
Pennsylvania $100,150 $102,642 +$20,890
Vermont $80,800 $82,484 +$40,240

Project Manager in New York: FAQ

How much do project managers make in New York?

Project managers in New York earn a median of $121,040 per year ($58.19 per hour), compared with $102,320 nationally.

Does New York pay project managers well?

At $121,040, New York pays 18% above the national median for project managers. An estimated 68,020 work in the state.

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