Project Manager salary in Boston, MA
Median pay, Boston metro
$114,990/year
about $55.28 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $89,810 – $147,620
Half of project managers in the Boston metro area earn more than $114,990 a year and half earn less. That's 12% higher than the national median of $102,320, and ranks #9 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $72,800 | $35.00 |
| 25th | $89,810 | $43.18 |
| Median (50th) | $114,990 | $55.28 |
| 75th | $147,620 | $70.97 |
| 90th (top earners) | $174,740 | $84.01 |
*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 Boston metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $89,810 ($43.18/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $89,810 to $147,620 ($43.18 to $70.97/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $147,620 ($70.97/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, Boston metro. Occupation: Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.