Project Manager salary in Tampa, FL
Median pay, Tampa metro
$97,780/year
about $47.01 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $76,590 – $128,130
Half of project managers in the Tampa metro area earn more than $97,780 a year and half earn less. That's 4% lower than the national median of $102,320, and ranks #27 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $59,560 | $28.63 |
| 25th | $76,590 | $36.82 |
| Median (50th) | $97,780 | $47.01 |
| 75th | $128,130 | $61.60 |
| 90th (top earners) | $159,990 | $76.92 |
*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 Tampa metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $76,590 ($36.82/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $76,590 to $128,130 ($36.82 to $61.60/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $128,130 ($61.60/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, Tampa metro. Occupation: Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.