Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Virginia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $120,840 | $104,968 | +15% |
| Median hourly wage | $58.10 | $50.47 | +15% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $119,525.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $94,080 | $63,700 | $142,100 | 100 |
The median annual salary for a Project Manager in Virginia is $120,840, or about $58.10 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Project Managers is $104,968. Virginia is +15% above the national median.
Entry-level project managers in Virginia typically earn from $63,700 depending on the city and employer.
With 43,860 project manager jobs on record and a median salary of $120,840, Virginia offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, project managers rank 80 of the 747 occupations reported in Virginia — higher than 89% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Financial Risk Specialists at $126,510, Management Analysts at $117,580, Financial and Investment Analysts at $105,490 — all figures are median annual wages for Virginia.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Virginia 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 104.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, project managers rank 80 of the 747 occupations reported in Virginia — higher than 89% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Virginia | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $126,510 | $1,770 |
| Management Analysts | $117,580 | $59,620 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $105,490 | $10,410 |
| Budget Analysts | $105,470 | $2,730 |
| Financial Examiners | $104,060 | $1,280 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $102,640 | $6,340 |
Virginia 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 104.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 747 occupations in Virginia.