Project Manager salary in Houston, TX
Median pay, Houston metro
$99,510/year
about $47.84 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $75,840 – $131,640
Half of project managers in the Houston metro area earn more than $99,510 a year and half earn less. That's 3% lower than the national median of $102,320, and ranks #22 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $58,560 | $28.15 |
| 25th | $75,840 | $36.46 |
| Median (50th) | $99,510 | $47.84 |
| 75th | $131,640 | $63.29 |
| 90th (top earners) | $168,070 | $80.80 |
*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 Houston metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $75,840 ($36.46/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $75,840 to $131,640 ($36.46 to $63.29/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $131,640 ($63.29/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, Houston metro. Occupation: Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.