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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for architectural project managers in the United States. Architectural project manager positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for architectural project managers.As architectural project managers are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for architectural project managers. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as an architectural project manager, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
The median salary for architectural project managers in Massachusetts is $112,628. Compare that to the median salary in Mississippi of $74,439, which ranked worst for architectural project managers, and you can see how your location is important for your career.We found that the South is best for architectural project managers, and the Northeast is the worst. Hartford, CT is the best city in the country for architectural project manager jobs, where as Massachusetts is the best state in the country.
10 best states for architectural project managers in 2026
1. Massachusetts
Total architectural project manager jobs: 1,527 Average annual salary: $112,628 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $179,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
2. Maryland
Total architectural project manager jobs: 1,049 Average annual salary: $114,690 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $177,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
3. Connecticut
Total architectural project manager jobs: 422 Average annual salary: $121,478 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $190,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
4. Ohio
Total architectural project manager jobs: 1,494 Average annual salary: $105,492 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $167,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
5. Michigan
Total architectural project manager jobs: 1,075 Average annual salary: $107,081 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $172,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
6. Pennsylvania
Total architectural project manager jobs: 1,944 Average annual salary: $100,325 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $158,000 Location Quotient: 1.19
7. Wisconsin
Total architectural project manager jobs: 907 Average annual salary: $100,530 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $164,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
8. Rhode Island
Total architectural project manager jobs: 217 Average annual salary: $101,151 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $162,000 Location Quotient: 1.27
9. Hawaii
Total architectural project manager jobs: 174 Average annual salary: $112,023 Lowest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $163,000 Location Quotient: 1.48
10. New Mexico
Total architectural project manager jobs: 286 Average annual salary: $102,000 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $169,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
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Detailed list of the best states for an architectural project manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $112,628 | $70,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,527 |
| 2 | Maryland | $114,690 | $74,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,049 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $121,478 | $77,000 | 3,588,184 | 422 |
| 4 | Ohio | $105,492 | $66,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,494 |
| 5 | Michigan | $107,081 | $66,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,075 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $100,325 | $63,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,944 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $100,530 | $61,000 | 5,795,483 | 907 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $101,151 | $63,000 | 1,059,639 | 217 |
| 9 | Hawaii | $112,023 | $76,000 | 1,427,538 | 174 |
| 10 | New Mexico | $102,000 | $61,000 | 2,088,070 | 286 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $116,551 | $74,000 | 9,005,644 | 977 |
| 12 | California | $106,769 | $63,000 | 39,536,653 | 4,431 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $102,272 | $63,000 | 1,342,795 | 242 |
| 14 | Texas | $95,627 | $59,000 | 28,304,596 | 3,550 |
| 15 | Tennessee | $95,439 | $61,000 | 6,715,984 | 866 |
| 16 | West Virginia | $109,849 | $70,000 | 1,815,857 | 132 |
| 17 | Maine | $100,088 | $61,000 | 1,335,907 | 177 |
| 18 | Idaho | $96,108 | $56,000 | 1,716,943 | 257 |
| 19 | Oregon | $97,442 | $56,000 | 4,142,776 | 657 |
| 20 | Indiana | $95,239 | $59,000 | 6,666,818 | 862 |
| 21 | Nevada | $94,738 | $55,000 | 2,998,039 | 296 |
| 22 | Illinois | $99,884 | $61,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,487 |
| 23 | Vermont | $90,042 | $54,000 | 623,657 | 131 |
| 24 | Virginia | $90,471 | $59,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,526 |
| 25 | Delaware | $93,229 | $59,000 | 961,939 | 165 |
| 26 | Arizona | $93,370 | $55,000 | 7,016,270 | 712 |
| 27 | District of Columbia | $86,455 | $55,000 | 693,972 | 563 |
| 28 | New York | $95,030 | $59,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,553 |
| 29 | Montana | $88,459 | $51,000 | 1,050,493 | 133 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $77,419 | $47,000 | 755,393 | 148 |
| 31 | Missouri | $83,416 | $52,000 | 6,113,532 | 755 |
| 32 | Minnesota | $80,570 | $48,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,054 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $83,420 | $54,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,176 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $84,274 | $56,000 | 5,024,369 | 489 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $81,981 | $49,000 | 869,666 | 96 |
| 36 | Alaska | $86,918 | $49,000 | 739,795 | 93 |
| 37 | Washington | $83,664 | $47,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,022 |
| 38 | Georgia | $83,283 | $54,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,181 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $80,659 | $49,000 | 3,930,864 | 278 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $78,044 | $49,000 | 4,454,189 | 428 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $76,118 | $46,000 | 1,920,076 | 308 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $75,877 | $45,000 | 579,315 | 75 |
| 43 | Utah | $71,842 | $41,000 | 3,101,833 | 447 |
| 44 | Kansas | $70,804 | $43,000 | 2,913,123 | 442 |
| 45 | Alabama | $76,371 | $49,000 | 4,874,747 | 479 |
| 46 | Iowa | $74,540 | $45,000 | 3,145,711 | 455 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $73,899 | $46,000 | 3,004,279 | 327 |
| 48 | Colorado | $74,990 | $45,000 | 5,607,154 | 733 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $76,770 | $48,000 | 4,684,333 | 315 |
| 50 | Florida | $71,451 | $48,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,877 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $74,439 | $47,000 | 2,984,100 | 184 |
Highest paying states for architectural project managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Architectural Project Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $112,628 |
| 2 | Maryland | $114,690 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $121,478 |
| 4 | Ohio | $105,492 |
| 5 | Michigan | $107,081 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $100,325 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $100,530 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $101,151 |
| 9 | Hawaii | $112,023 |
| 10 | New Mexico | $102,000 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $116,551 |
| 12 | California | $106,769 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $102,272 |
| 14 | Texas | $95,627 |
| 15 | Tennessee | $95,439 |
| 16 | West Virginia | $109,849 |
| 17 | Maine | $100,088 |
| 18 | Idaho | $96,108 |
| 19 | Oregon | $97,442 |
| 20 | Indiana | $95,239 |
| 21 | Nevada | $94,738 |
| 22 | Illinois | $99,884 |
| 23 | Vermont | $90,042 |
| 24 | Virginia | $90,471 |
| 25 | Delaware | $93,229 |
| 26 | Arizona | $93,370 |
| 27 | District of Columbia | $86,455 |
| 28 | New York | $95,030 |
| 29 | Montana | $88,459 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $77,419 |
| 31 | Missouri | $83,416 |
| 32 | Minnesota | $80,570 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $83,420 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $84,274 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $81,981 |
| 36 | Alaska | $86,918 |
| 37 | Washington | $83,664 |
| 38 | Georgia | $83,283 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $80,659 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $78,044 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $76,118 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $75,877 |
| 43 | Utah | $71,842 |
| 44 | Kansas | $70,804 |
| 45 | Alabama | $76,371 |
| 46 | Iowa | $74,540 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $73,899 |
| 48 | Colorado | $74,990 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $76,770 |
| 50 | Florida | $71,451 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $74,439 |
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Updated January 8, 2025