Project Manager salary in Dallas, TX
Median pay, Dallas-Fort Worth metro
$98,900/year
about $47.55 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $76,740 – $131,250
Half of project managers in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area earn more than $98,900 a year and half earn less. That's 3% lower than the national median of $102,320, and ranks #24 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $59,570 | $28.64 |
| 25th | $76,740 | $36.89 |
| Median (50th) | $98,900 | $47.55 |
| 75th | $131,250 | $63.10 |
| 90th (top earners) | $162,410 | $78.08 |
*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 Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $76,740 ($36.89/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $76,740 to $131,250 ($36.89 to $63.10/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $131,250 ($63.10/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, Dallas-Fort Worth metro. Occupation: Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.