Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New York | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $121,040 | $104,968 | +15% |
| Median hourly wage | $58.19 | $50.47 | +15% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $112,178.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $129,600 | $87,750 | $195,750 | 187 |
The median annual salary for a Project Manager in New York is $121,040, or about $58.19 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Project Managers is $104,968. New York is +15% above the national median.
Entry-level project managers in New York typically earn from $87,750 depending on the city and employer.
With 68,020 project manager jobs on record and a median salary of $121,040, New York offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.