Project Manager salary in Phoenix, AZ
Median pay, Phoenix metro
$100,780/year
about $48.45 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $77,690 – $131,180
Half of project managers in the Phoenix metro area earn more than $100,780 a year and half earn less. That's 2% lower than the national median of $102,320, and ranks #19 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $64,060 | $30.80 |
| 25th | $77,690 | $37.35 |
| Median (50th) | $100,780 | $48.45 |
| 75th | $131,180 | $63.07 |
| 90th (top earners) | $165,210 | $79.43 |
*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 Phoenix metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $77,690 ($37.35/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $77,690 to $131,180 ($37.35 to $63.07/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $131,180 ($63.07/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, Phoenix metro. Occupation: Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.