Project Manager 3

Project Manager 3 Salary

$45K

$100K

$170K

$105,026

/year

$50.49

/hour

Project Manager 3 Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$105,026

Columbus

Ohio

$101,444

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    How much does a Project Manager 3 make?

    As of Aug 1, 2026, the average annual pay for a Project Manager 3 in the United States is $105,026 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $50.49 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,019/week or $8,752/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $170,000 and as low as $45,000, the majority of Project Manager 3 salaries currently range between $83,000 (25th percentile) to $128,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $157,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Project Manager 3 varies greatly (by as much as 45500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Project Manager 3 in your area makes on average $101,444 per year, or $3,582 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $105,026. Ohio ranks number 38 out of 50 states nationwide for Project Manager 3 salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Project Manager 3 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 3 on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Project Manager 3 Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Project Manager 3 job is above the national average. Topping the list is Surry, VA, , with Two Rivers, WI, and Kentville, NS, close behind in the second and third positions. Kentville, NS, beats the national average by $31,798 (30.3%), and Surry, VA, furthers that trend with another $46,025 (43.8%) above the $105,026 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 3 appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 14% between Surry, VA, 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 Project Manager 3 role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Surry, VA

    $151,051

    $72.62

    Two Rivers, WI

    $141,717

    $68.13

    Kentville, NS

    $136,824

    $65.78

    Whitehorse, YT

    $135,953

    $65.36

    Duncan, BC

    $134,492

    $64.66

    Oak Bay, BC

    $134,247

    $64.54

    Victoria, BC

    $133,678

    $64.27

    Alberton, PE

    $132,431

    $63.67

    Courtenay, BC

    $132,075

    $63.50

    Saint John, NB

    $131,206

    $63.08

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Project Manager 3 Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Project Manager 3 category.

    For example Pmo jobs pay as much as $42,678 (40.6%) more than the average Project Manager 3 salary of $105,026. If you're qualified, finding work as a Pmo may help you make more money than that of the average Project Manager 3 position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Pmo

    $147,704

    $71.01

    Senior Electrical Project Manager

    $126,284

    $60.71

    Elite Engineering Construction

    $105,714

    $50.82

    Electrical Project Manager

    $104,568

    $50.27

    Construction Project Management

    $97,768

    $47.00

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

    Infographic detailing Project Manager 3 salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $105,026 per year or $50.49 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.