Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Jersey | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $122,980 | $104,968 | +17% |
| Median hourly wage | $59.12 | $50.47 | +17% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $113,033.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Project Manager in New Jersey is $122,980, or about $59.12 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Project Managers is $104,968. New Jersey is +17% above the national median.
Entry-level project managers in New Jersey typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 28,300 project manager jobs on record and a median salary of $122,980, New Jersey offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.