Capital Projects Manager

Capital Projects Manager Salary

$23K

$60.5K

$103K

$61,351

/year

$29.50

/hour

Capital Projects Manager Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$61,351

Columbus

Ohio

$59,259

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    How much does a Capital Projects Manager make?

    As of Sep 6, 2026, the average annual pay for a Capital Projects Manager in the United States is $61,351 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $29.50 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,179/week or $5,112/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $103,000 and as low as $23,000, the majority of Capital Projects Manager salaries currently range between $44,000 (25th percentile) to $69,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $85,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Capital Projects Manager varies greatly (by as much as 25000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Capital Projects Manager in your area makes on average $59,259 per year, or $2,092 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $61,351. Ohio ranks number 40 out of 50 states nationwide for Capital Projects Manager salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Capital Projects Manager jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Capital Projects Manager Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Capital Projects Manager job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Carcross, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Carcross, YT, beats the national average by $54,150 (88.3%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $54,957 (89.6%) above the $61,351 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Capital Projects Manager appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Kentville, NS, and Saint John, NB, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Capital Projects Manager role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Kentville, NS

    $116,308

    $55.92

    Whitehorse, YT

    $115,569

    $55.56

    Carcross, YT

    $115,501

    $55.53

    Haines Junction, YT

    $115,106

    $55.34

    Duncan, BC

    $114,326

    $54.96

    Oak Bay, BC

    $114,118

    $54.86

    Victoria, BC

    $113,635

    $54.63

    Alberton, PE

    $112,574

    $54.12

    Courtenay, BC

    $112,272

    $53.98

    Saint John, NB

    $111,533

    $53.62

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Capital Projects Manager Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Capital Projects Manager category.

    For example Consulting Practice Director jobs pay as much as $74,918 (122.1%) more than the average Capital Projects Manager salary of $61,351. If you're qualified, finding work as a Consulting Practice Director may help you make more money than that of the average Capital Projects Manager position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Consulting Practice Director

    $136,269

    $65.51

    Director Of Strategic Initiatives

    $125,634

    $60.40

    Divisional Operations Manager

    $104,273

    $50.13

    Enterprise Risk Management Analyst

    $84,210

    $40.49

    Capital One Agile Delivery Lead

    $79,892

    $38.41

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    Infographic detailing Capital Projects Manager salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $61,351 per year or $29.50 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.