Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Massachusetts | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $114,190 | $104,968 | +9% |
| Median hourly wage | $54.90 | $50.47 | +9% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $107,930.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $124,800 | $84,500 | $188,500 | 162 |
The median annual salary for a Project Manager in Massachusetts is $114,190, or about $54.90 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Project Managers is $104,968. Massachusetts is +9% above the national median.
Entry-level project managers in Massachusetts typically earn from $84,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 21,960 project manager jobs on record and a median salary of $114,190, Massachusetts offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, project managers rank 109 of the 717 occupations reported in Massachusetts — higher than 85% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Management Analysts at $134,720, Financial Risk Specialists at $130,400, Personal Financial Advisors at $125,670 — all figures are median annual wages for Massachusetts.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Massachusetts levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 130.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, project managers rank 109 of the 717 occupations reported in Massachusetts — higher than 85% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Massachusetts | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Management Analysts | $134,720 | $30,060 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $130,400 | $1,440 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $125,670 | — |
| Labor Relations Specialists | $111,260 | $1,660 |
| Financial Examiners | $111,110 | $950 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $111,040 | $14,790 |
Massachusetts levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 130.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 717 occupations in Massachusetts.