Data Project Manager

Data Project Manager Salary

$35K

$121.5K

$167K

$119,617

/year

$57.51

/hour

Data Project Manager Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$119,617

Columbus

Ohio

$115,538

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    How much does a Data Project Manager make?

    As of Jun 14, 2026, the average annual pay for a Data Project Manager in the United States is $119,617 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $57.51 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,300/week or $9,968/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $167,000 and as low as $35,000, the majority of Data Project Manager salaries currently range between $103,500 (25th percentile) to $140,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $156,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Data Project Manager varies greatly (by as much as 36500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Data Project Manager in your area makes on average $115,538 per year, or $4,079 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $119,617. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Data Project Manager salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Data Project 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 Data Project Manager Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Data Project Manager job is above the national average. Topping the list is Felton, CA, , with Nome, AK, and Cupertino, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Cupertino, CA, beats the national average by $27,960 (23.4%), and Felton, CA, furthers that trend with another $32,449 (27.1%) above the $119,617 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Felton, CA, and San Francisco, CA, , 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 Data Project Manager role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Felton, CA

    $152,066

    $73.11

    Nome, AK

    $148,384

    $71.34

    Cupertino, CA

    $147,577

    $70.95

    National, MD

    $146,580

    $70.47

    Berkeley, CA

    $146,464

    $70.42

    Redwood City, CA

    $146,453

    $70.41

    Sitka, AK

    $144,100

    $69.28

    South San Francisco, CA

    $143,741

    $69.11

    Fremont, CA

    $141,750

    $68.15

    San Francisco, CA

    $140,929

    $67.75

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Data Project Manager Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Data Project Manager job category, we found that Senior Construction Project Manager jobs have average salaries greater than Data Project Manager jobs.

    Significantly, Senior Construction Project Manager jobs pay $13,555 (11.3%) more than the average Data Project Manager salary of $119,617. If you're qualified, finding work as a Senior Construction Project Manager may help you make more money than that of the average Data Project Manager position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Senior Construction Project Manager

    $133,172

    $64.03

    Lead Project Manager

    $113,978

    $54.80

    Implementation Project Manager

    $112,486

    $54.08

    Architect And Interior Designer

    $72,849

    $35.02

    Records Manager

    $68,956

    $33.15

    About Our Data

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    Infographic detailing Data Project Manager salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $119,617 per year or $57.51 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.