Project Manager salary in San Antonio, TX
Median pay, San Antonio metro
$92,130/year
about $44.29 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $70,800 – $121,350
Half of project managers in the San Antonio metro area earn more than $92,130 a year and half earn less. That's 10% lower than the national median of $102,320, and ranks #29 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $57,090 | $27.45 |
| 25th | $70,800 | $34.04 |
| Median (50th) | $92,130 | $44.29 |
| 75th | $121,350 | $58.34 |
| 90th (top earners) | $140,720 | $67.65 |
*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 San Antonio metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $70,800 ($34.04/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $70,800 to $121,350 ($34.04 to $58.34/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $121,350 ($58.34/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, San Antonio metro. Occupation: Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.