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Job outlook for controls project managers in the United States
Controls project manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected controls project manager job growth rate is 8% from 2018-2028.
About 36,400 new jobs for controls project managers are projected over the next decade.
Controls project manager salaries have increased 9% for controls project managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 11,995 controls project managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 122,592 active controls project manager job openings in the US.
The average controls project manager salary is $114,682.
Are controls project manager jobs in demand?
Controls project manager job and salary trends over time
Controls project manager jobs over time
Controls project manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,995 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 12,610 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 13,075 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 12,873 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 12,493 | 0.00% |
Average controls project manager salary over time
Controls project manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $114,682 | $55.14 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $112,416 | $54.05 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $110,186 | $52.97 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $107,825 | $51.84 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $105,383 | $50.66 | +2.2% |
Controls project manager jobs by state
Most common states for controls project managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 668 | 96% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,834 | 27% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 186 | 25% |
| 4 | Vermont | 623,657 | 149 | 24% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,962 | 23% |
| 6 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,262 | 23% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 223 | 23% |
| 8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,609 | 22% |
| 9 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,353 | 22% |
| 10 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 283 | 21% |
| 11 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,089 | 19% |
| 12 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 780 | 19% |
| 13 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 359 | 19% |
| 14 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 303 | 18% |
| 15 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 193 | 18% |
| 16 | Alaska | 739,795 | 132 | 18% |
| 17 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 104 | 18% |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,131 | 17% |
| 19 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 534 | 17% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 175 | 17% |
Most common cities for controls project managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | 2 | 7% | $86,123 |
| 2 | Annapolis | 2 | 5% | $106,209 |
| 3 | Dover | 2 | 5% | $95,365 |
| 4 | Atlanta | 9 | 2% | $115,190 |
| 5 | Hartford | 2 | 2% | $124,641 |
| 6 | Baton Rouge | 3 | 1% | $95,790 |
| 7 | Sacramento | 3 | 1% | $144,302 |
| 8 | Des Moines | 2 | 1% | $86,704 |
| 9 | Phoenix | 5 | 0% | $120,719 |
| 10 | Los Angeles | 4 | 0% | $136,183 |
| 11 | Boston | 3 | 0% | $101,236 |
| 12 | Chicago | 3 | 0% | $89,940 |
| 13 | Indianapolis | 3 | 0% | $106,245 |
| 14 | San Diego | 3 | 0% | $131,320 |
| 15 | Washington | 3 | 0% | $89,801 |
| 16 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $96,957 |
Controls Project Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of controls project manager experts
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Dr. John Cabage
Chair, Associate ProfessorSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
What Controls Project Manager skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. John Cabage: The Construction Industry is robust and vital for the health of our nation. The industry is growing and will continue to grow in the future. Projects are becoming larger and more complex requiring teamwork and collaboration from partners of all walks both internal and external to the construction community.