What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Design Project Manager?

We've identified 10 cities in Virginia where Design Project Manager jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Arlington (15.3% above average), followed by Fort Belvoir and Alexandria. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Arlington $110,986 $9,248 $2,134 $53.36 Fort Belvoir $109,831 $9,152 $2,112 $52.80 Alexandria $103,952 $8,662 $1,999 $49.98 Falls Church $103,625 $8,635 $1,992 $49.82 Bluemont $103,571 $8,630 $1,991 $49.79 Quantico $102,872 $8,572 $1,978 $49.46 Springfield $101,447 $8,453 $1,950 $48.77 Reston $101,228 $8,435 $1,946 $48.67 Fairfax $100,087 $8,340 $1,924 $48.12 Herndon $99,875 $8,322 $1,920 $48.02

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Design Project Manager Salary in Virginia

Q: How much does a Design Project Manager make in Virginia?

The average annual pay for a design project manager in Virginia is $96,290 a year — that works out to approximately $46.29 an hour. That is 0.9% below the national average of $97,123. The middle 80% of Design Project Managers earn between $54,032 (10th percentile) and $146,730 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Design Project Manager Jobs in Virginia?

We found several jobs related to Design Project Manager in Virginia that pay more on average. Topping the list is Design Management at $17,219 (17.9%) above Design Project Manager. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Design Management $113,509 $9,459 $2,182 $54.57 Product Project Manager $112,073 $9,339 $2,155 $53.88 Junior Computer Programmer $55,588 $4,632 $1,069 $26.73 Topography $49,297 $4,108 $948 $23.70 Construction Surveying $43,167 $3,597 $830 $20.75

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Design Project Manager Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$97,123

Virginia

$96,290

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How much does a Design Project Manager make in Virginia?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average annual pay for a Design Project Manager in Virginia is $96,290 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $46.29 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,851/week or $8,024/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $166,064 and as low as $38,665, the majority of Design Project Manager salaries currently range between $68,900 (25th percentile) to $117,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $146,730 annually in Virginia. The average pay range for a Design Project Manager varies greatly (by as much as 48100), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Virginia ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Design Project Manager salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Design 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 Design Project Manager Jobs in Virginia

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Design Project Manager job is above the average in Virginia in Virginia. Topping the list is Arlington, , with Fort Belvoir, and Alexandria, close behind in the second and third positions. Alexandria, beats the average in Virginia by $7,662 (8.0%), and Arlington, furthers that trend with another $14,696 (15.3%) above the $96,290 average.

With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for Virginia, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Design 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 10% between Arlington, and Herndon, , 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 Design Project Manager role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Arlington	$110,986	$9,248	$2,134	$53.36
Fort Belvoir	$109,831	$9,152	$2,112	$52.80
Alexandria	$103,952	$8,662	$1,999	$49.98
Falls Church	$103,625	$8,635	$1,992	$49.82
Bluemont	$103,571	$8,630	$1,991	$49.79
Quantico	$102,872	$8,572	$1,978	$49.46
Springfield	$101,447	$8,453	$1,950	$48.77
Reston	$101,228	$8,435	$1,946	$48.67
Fairfax	$100,087	$8,340	$1,924	$48.12
Herndon	$99,875	$8,322	$1,920	$48.02

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Design Project Manager Jobs in Virginia

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Design Project Manager job category in Virginia, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $96290 state average for Design Project Manager jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Design Management	$113,509	$9,459	$2,182	$54.57
Product Project Manager	$112,073	$9,339	$2,155	$53.88
Junior Computer Programmer	$55,588	$4,632	$1,069	$26.73
Topography	$49,297	$4,108	$948	$23.70
Construction Surveying	$43,167	$3,597	$830	$20.75

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Infographic detailing Design Project Manager salary in Virginia as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $68,900 to $146,730 annually, with the Virginia average at $96,290 per year or $46.29 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Virginia for Design Project Manager jobs, with Arlington leading at $110,986 annually.

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