Telecom Project Manager

Telecom Project Manager Salary

$29K

$98K

$119.5K

$92,756

/year

$44.59

/hour

Telecom Project Manager Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$92,756

Columbus

Ohio

$89,593

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    How much does a Telecom Project Manager make?

    As of Jun 10, 2026, the average annual pay for a Telecom Project Manager in the United States is $92,756 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $44.59 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,783/week or $7,729/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $119,500 and as low as $29,000, the majority of Telecom Project Manager salaries currently range between $87,500 (25th percentile) to $98,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $110,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Telecom Project Manager varies little (about 11000), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

    A Telecom Project Manager in your area makes on average $89,593 per year, or $3,163 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $92,756. Ohio ranks number 44 out of 50 states nationwide for Telecom Project Manager salaries.

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

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Telecom Project Manager job is above the national average. Topping the list is Palo Alto, CA, , with Nome, AK, and Hilmar, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Hilmar, CA, beats the national average by $21,388 (23.1%), and Palo Alto, CA, furthers that trend with another $34,049 (36.7%) above the $92,756 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Telecom 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 12% between Palo Alto, CA, and San Marcos, 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 Telecom Project Manager role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Palo Alto, CA

    $126,805

    $60.96

    Nome, AK

    $115,064

    $55.32

    Hilmar, CA

    $114,144

    $54.88

    Berkeley, CA

    $113,575

    $54.60

    Redwood City, CA

    $113,567

    $54.60

    Sammamish, WA

    $112,821

    $54.24

    Belmont, CA

    $112,183

    $53.93

    Mill Valley, CA

    $112,092

    $53.89

    Sitka, AK

    $111,742

    $53.72

    San Marcos, CA

    $111,416

    $53.57

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

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

    For example Senior Pmo Manager jobs pay as much as $52,289 (56.4%) more than the average Telecom Project Manager salary of $92,756. If you're qualified, finding work as a Senior Pmo Manager may help you make more money than that of the average Telecom Project Manager position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Senior Pmo Manager

    $145,045

    $69.73

    Technical Project Manager Contract

    $117,465

    $56.47

    Wastewater Project Manager

    $105,026

    $50.49

    Commercial Project Manager

    $98,070

    $47.15

    Compliance Project Manager

    $89,801

    $43.17

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    Infographic detailing Telecom Project Manager salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $92,756 per year or $44.59 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.