Associate project manager salary in United States

The average salary for an Associate Project Manager is $81,629 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 6.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 14, 2026.

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Associate Project Manager salaries typically range between a low of $56,378 and a high of $118,188 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Associate Project Manager include Oakland, CA at $93,520 per year, Gardena, CA at $87,180 per year, and Bronx, NY at $84,925 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Associate Project Manager include Golub Capital ($250,000 per year) and CRUSOE ($240,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Associate Project Manager salary compares to related positions:

• Entry Level Project Manager: Average $83,955 per year
• Junior Project Manager: Average $77,098 per year
• Lead Project Manager: Average $115,928 per year
• Principal Project Manager: Average $146,620 per year
• Project Manager: Average $100,141 per year
• Senior Project Manager: Average $130,984 per year