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Project Manager Salary in Birmingham, Alabama

The median project manager salary in Birmingham, AL is $85,833 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 3.4% above the Alabama state average.

City Median
$85,833
vs State Avg
+$2,861
vs National
$-9,537
Cost of Living
90%

Project Manager Salary in Birmingham by Experience

In Birmingham, an entry-level project manager earns around $52,200, while experienced professionals earn up to $130,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$52,200
$-5,800 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$86,400
$-9,600 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$130,500
$-14,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Birmingham, AL

Percentile Birmingham
10th Percentile $50,580
25th Percentile $65,700
Median (50th) $85,833
75th Percentile $113,400
90th Percentile $143,190

Project Manager Salary in Other Alabama Cities

Huntsville, AL
$87,740
Pop. 216,963
Tuscaloosa, AL
$83,926
Pop. 101,129
Montgomery, AL
$82,018
Pop. 200,603
Mobile, AL
$81,065
Pop. 187,041

How to Become a Project Manager in Birmingham

Education

Most project manager positions require a bachelor's degree. Birmingham and the surrounding Alabama area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Agile/ScrumRisk ManagementBudgetingStakeholder CommunicationJIRA/AsanaPMP Certification

Job Outlook

Nationally, project manager employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Birmingham may vary based on local industry and population growth.