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Job outlook for applications project managers in the United States
Applications project manager job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of applications project manager jobs and the average applications project manager salary over time.
Applications project manager jobs over time
Applications project manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 295,517 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 810,910 | 0.24% |
| 2019 | 644,706 | 0.19% |
| 2018 | 257,596 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 234,097 | 0.07% |
Average applications project manager salary over time
Applications project manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $101,626 | $48.86 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $98,277 | $47.25 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $96,053 | $46.18 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $94,180 | $45.28 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $92,052 | $44.26 | +1.5% |
Applications project manager jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of applications project manager job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where applications project managers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for applications project managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 774 | 112% |
| 2 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 2,346 | 32% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 2,204 | 32% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,575 | 30% |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 294 | 28% |
| 6 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 1,086 | 26% |
| 7 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 346 | 26% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,369 | 25% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 159 | 25% |
| 10 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,469 | 24% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 750 | 24% |
| 12 | Delaware | 961,939 | 223 | 23% |
| 13 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 171 | 23% |
| 14 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 430 | 22% |
| 15 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,803 | 20% |
| 16 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 212 | 20% |
| 17 | Alaska | 739,795 | 145 | 20% |
| 18 | California | 39,536,653 | 7,419 | 19% |
| 19 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,990 | 19% |
| 20 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 308 | 18% |
Most common cities for applications project managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alpharetta | 1 | 2% | $97,873 |
| 2 | Binghamton | 1 | 2% | $101,415 |
| 3 | Hoffman Estates | 1 | 2% | $93,760 |
| 4 | Daly City | 1 | 1% | $133,780 |
| 5 | Stamford | 1 | 1% | $101,332 |
| 6 | Boston | 3 | 0% | $94,967 |
| 7 | New York | 1 | 0% | $101,902 |
| 8 | Orlando | 1 | 0% | $92,512 |
| 9 | San Francisco | 1 | 0% | $133,789 |
| 10 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $105,430 |
Applications Project Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to applications project manager professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the applications project manager job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the applications project manager industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of applications project manager experts
Brett Horton Ph.D.
Kansas State University
What will help Applications Project Managers increase their earning potential?
Brett Horton Ph.D.: - Willingness to take on increased responsibility
- Willingness to move locations
- Willingness to work in different departments to learn and grow with the organization
Applications project manager jobs
Updated April 15, 2021