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Project Manager Salary in Omaha, Nebraska

The median project manager salary in Omaha, NE is $90,602 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 3.3% above the Nebraska state average.

City Median
$90,602
vs State Avg
+$2,862
vs National
$-4,768
Cost of Living
93%

Project Manager Salary in Omaha by Experience

In Omaha, an entry-level project manager earns around $55,100, while experienced professionals earn up to $137,750 per year. The local cost of living index is 93% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$55,100
$-2,900 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$91,200
$-4,800 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$137,750
$-7,250 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Omaha, NE

Percentile Omaha
10th Percentile $53,390
25th Percentile $69,350
Median (50th) $90,602
75th Percentile $119,700
90th Percentile $151,145

Project Manager Salary in Other Nebraska Cities

Bellevue, NE
$89,648
Pop. 64,176
Lincoln, NE
$87,740
Pop. 291,082
Kearney, NE
$83,926
Pop. 33,464
Grand Island, NE
$82,018
Pop. 53,131

How to Become a Project Manager in Omaha

Education

Most project manager positions require a bachelor's degree. Omaha and the surrounding Nebraska 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 Omaha may vary based on local industry and population growth.