Project Manager salary in Sacramento, CA
Median pay, Sacramento metro
$124,350/year
about $59.78 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $90,070 – $153,290
Half of project managers in the Sacramento metro area earn more than $124,350 a year and half earn less. That's 22% higher than the national median of $102,320, and ranks #6 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $71,390 | $34.32 |
| 25th | $90,070 | $43.30 |
| Median (50th) | $124,350 | $59.78 |
| 75th | $153,290 | $73.70 |
| 90th (top earners) | $179,070 | $86.09 |
*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 Sacramento metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $90,070 ($43.30/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $90,070 to $153,290 ($43.30 to $73.70/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $153,290 ($73.70/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, Sacramento metro. Occupation: Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.