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

Project Manager Salary in Ohio

Median Annual in Ohio
$95,770/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.04/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Ohio

groups Employed in OH
34,260
public U.S. Median
$102,320
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$103,229 #21 of 51

Project Manager pay in Ohio, explained

Project managers in Ohio earn a median of $95,770 per year ($46.04 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $102,320. Entry-level workers earn around $59,280, while the most experienced project managers reach about $160,570. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Ohio.

Is $95,770 good pay in Ohio?

Adjusted for Ohio's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $95,770 is worth about $103,229 in national buying power — ranking Ohio #21 for real pay (vs #33 on the sticker number).

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Project Manager pay by experience in Ohio

Entry level (10th pct)
$59,280
$28.50/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$95,770
$46.04/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$160,570
$77.20/hr

Project Manager pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OH
Ohio (here) $95,770 $103,229
Michigan $100,970 $104,940 −$5,200
Pennsylvania $100,150 $102,642 −$4,380
Indiana $95,020 $101,812 +$750
West Virginia $91,780 $102,551 +$3,990
Kentucky $81,700 $90,618 +$14,070

Project Manager in Ohio: FAQ

How much do project managers make in Ohio?

Project managers in Ohio earn a median of $95,770 per year ($46.04 per hour), compared with $102,320 nationally.

Does Ohio pay project managers well?

At $95,770, Ohio pays 6% below the national median for project managers. An estimated 34,260 work in the state.

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