Project Manager 2

Project Manager 2 Salary

$44.5K

$102.5K

$166K

$106,926

/year

$51.41

/hour

Project Manager 2 Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$106,926

Columbus

Ohio

$103,279

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    How much does a Project Manager 2 make?

    As of Jul 26, 2026, the average annual pay for a Project Manager 2 in the United States is $106,926 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $51.41 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,056/week or $8,910/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $166,000 and as low as $44,500, the majority of Project Manager 2 salaries currently range between $84,500 (25th percentile) to $125,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $151,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Project Manager 2 varies greatly (by as much as 41000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Project Manager 2 in your area makes on average $103,279 per year, or $3,647 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $106,926. Ohio ranks number 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Project Manager 2 salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Project Manager 2 jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

    Find your next high paying job as a Project Manager 2 on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Project Manager 2 Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Project Manager 2 job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Cupertino, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $21,885 (20.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $25,715 (24.0%) above the $106,926 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Project Manager 2 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 Nome, AK, and Arlington, VA, , 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 Project Manager 2 role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $132,641

    $63.77

    Cupertino, CA

    $131,919

    $63.42

    Sitka, AK

    $128,811

    $61.93

    San Francisco, CA

    $125,977

    $60.57

    Santa Clara, CA

    $125,578

    $60.37

    Livermore, CA

    $125,422

    $60.30

    Oakland, CA

    $125,382

    $60.28

    San Jose, CA

    $125,165

    $60.18

    Santa Cruz, CA

    $123,463

    $59.36

    Arlington, VA

    $123,208

    $59.23

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Project Manager 2 Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Project Manager 2 category.

    For example Pmo jobs pay as much as $40,778 (38.1%) more than the average Project Manager 2 salary of $106,926. If you're qualified, finding work as a Pmo may help you make more money than that of the average Project Manager 2 position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Pmo

    $147,704

    $71.01

    Pmo Project Manager

    $122,240

    $58.77

    Senior Construction Manager

    $117,325

    $56.41

    Commercial Construction Project Manager

    $106,711

    $51.30

    Entry Level Assistant Project Manager

    $47,831

    $23.00

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Project Manager 2 salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $106,926 per year or $51.41 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.