Project Manager salary in Austin, TX
Median pay, Austin metro
$102,390/year
about $49.23 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $80,060 – $134,580
Half of project managers in the Austin metro area earn more than $102,390 a year and half earn less. That's about the same as the national median of $102,320, and ranks #18 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $63,300 | $30.43 |
| 25th | $80,060 | $38.49 |
| Median (50th) | $102,390 | $49.23 |
| 75th | $134,580 | $64.70 |
| 90th (top earners) | $169,050 | $81.27 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a project manager job in the Austin metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $80,060 ($38.49/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $80,060 to $134,580 ($38.49 to $64.70/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $134,580 ($64.70/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- A PMP certification is often listed as preferred and can support a higher offer.
- Titles vary a lot: some "project manager" roles are really coordinator roles, so match the duties to the pay.
- Ask how many projects you'd run at once and whether you manage budgets.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Austin metro. Occupation: Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.