Project Controls Analyst

Project Controls Analyst Salary

$49.5K

$113.5K

$146K

$106,823

/year

$51.36

/hour

Project Controls Analyst Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$106,823

Columbus

Ohio

$103,180

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    How much does a Project Controls Analyst make?

    As of Jun 16, 2026, the average annual pay for a Project Controls Analyst in the United States is $106,823 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $51.36 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,054/week or $8,901/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $146,000 and as low as $49,500, the majority of Project Controls Analyst salaries currently range between $85,000 (25th percentile) to $119,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $141,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Project Controls Analyst varies little (about 34500), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

    A Project Controls Analyst in your area makes on average $103,180 per year, or $3,643 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $106,823. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Project Controls Analyst salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Project Controls Analyst 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 Project Controls Analyst Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Project Controls Analyst job is above the national average. Topping the list is Mineral, VA, , with Nome, AK, and San Carlos, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. San Carlos, CA, beats the national average by $22,165 (20.7%), and Mineral, VA, furthers that trend with another $48,431 (45.3%) above the $106,823 average.

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

    However, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies modestly at 22% between Mineral, VA, and Daly City, CA, , suggesting it may be difficult to see much positive wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may help determine the balance between location and salary for a Project Controls Analyst role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Mineral, VA

    $155,254

    $74.64

    Nome, AK

    $132,514

    $63.71

    San Carlos, CA

    $128,988

    $62.01

    Sitka, AK

    $128,688

    $61.87

    San Francisco, CA

    $125,856

    $60.51

    Santa Clara, CA

    $125,457

    $60.32

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $125,373

    $60.28

    Livermore, CA

    $125,302

    $60.24

    San Jose, CA

    $125,196

    $60.19

    Daly City, CA

    $123,775

    $59.51

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Project Controls Analyst Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Project Controls Analyst category.

    For example Senior Project Controls Specialist jobs pay as much as $10,170 (9.5%) more than the average Project Controls Analyst salary of $106,823. If you're qualified, finding work as a Senior Project Controls Specialist may help you make more money than that of the average Project Controls Analyst position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Senior Project Controls Specialist

    $116,993

    $56.25

    Project Controls Manager

    $116,307

    $55.92

    Project Controls Scheduler

    $114,447

    $55.02

    Project Controls Specialist

    $91,179

    $43.84

    Advantage Capital

    $69,726

    $33.52

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    Infographic detailing Project Controls Analyst salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $106,823 per year or $51.36 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.