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

Project Manager Salary in Texas

Median Annual in Texas
$98,440/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.33/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Texas

groups Employed in TX
138,960
public U.S. Median
$102,320
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$101,425 #29 of 51

Project Manager pay in Texas, explained

Project managers in Texas earn a median of $98,440 per year ($47.33 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $102,320. Entry-level workers earn around $57,460, while the most experienced project managers reach about $162,780. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Texas.

Is $98,440 good pay in Texas?

Adjusted for Texas's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $98,440 is worth about $101,425 in national buying power — ranking Texas #29 for real pay (vs #26 on the sticker number).

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Project Manager pay by experience in Texas

Entry level (10th pct)
$57,460
$27.62/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$98,440
$47.33/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$162,780
$78.26/hr

Project Manager pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs TX
Texas (here) $98,440 $101,425
New Mexico $106,970 $116,004 −$8,530
Oklahoma $86,240 $98,175 +$12,200
Louisiana $84,850 $96,194 +$13,590
Arkansas $77,170 $88,765 +$21,270

Project Manager in Texas: FAQ

How much do project managers make in Texas?

Project managers in Texas earn a median of $98,440 per year ($47.33 per hour), compared with $102,320 nationally.

Does Texas pay project managers well?

At $98,440, Texas pays 4% below the national median for project managers. An estimated 138,960 work in the state.

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