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Project Manager Salary in Madison, Wisconsin

The median project manager salary in Madison, WI is $95,370 per year, which is 0.0% above the national median and 8.7% above the Wisconsin state average.

City Median
$95,370
vs State Avg
+$7,630
vs National
+$0
Cost of Living
100%

Project Manager Salary in Madison by Experience

In Madison, an entry-level project manager earns around $58,000, while experienced professionals earn up to $145,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 100% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$58,000
+$0 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$96,000
+$0 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$145,000
+$0 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Madison, WI

Percentile Madison
10th Percentile $56,200
25th Percentile $73,000
Median (50th) $95,370
75th Percentile $126,000
90th Percentile $159,100

Project Manager Salary in Other Wisconsin Cities

Milwaukee, WI
$87,740
Pop. 577,222
Kenosha, WI
$85,833
Pop. 99,986
Green Bay, WI
$83,926
Pop. 107,395
Racine, WI
$82,018
Pop. 77,816

How to Become a Project Manager in Madison

Education

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