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

Project Manager Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$124,160/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$59.69/hr
▲ 21% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
36,240
public U.S. Median
$102,320
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$116,023 #3 of 51

Project Manager pay in Washington, explained

Project managers in Washington earn a median of $124,160 per year ($59.69 per hour), which is 21% above the national median of $102,320. Entry-level workers earn around $74,750, while the most experienced project managers reach about $202,120. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $124,160 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $124,160 is worth about $116,023 in national buying power — ranking Washington #3 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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Project Manager pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$74,750
$35.94/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$124,160
$59.69/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$202,120
$97.17/hr

Project Manager pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $124,160 $116,023
Oregon $105,480 $102,050 +$18,680
Idaho $95,630 $100,142 +$28,530

Project Manager in Washington: FAQ

How much do project managers make in Washington?

Project managers in Washington earn a median of $124,160 per year ($59.69 per hour), compared with $102,320 nationally.

Does Washington pay project managers well?

At $124,160, Washington pays 21% above the national median for project managers. An estimated 36,240 work in the state.

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