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Job outlook for infrastructure project managers in the United States
Infrastructure project manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected infrastructure project manager job growth rate is 16% from 2018-2028.
About 82,400 new jobs for infrastructure project managers are projected over the next decade.
Infrastructure project manager salaries have increased 11% for infrastructure project managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 10,307 infrastructure project managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 173,565 active infrastructure project manager job openings in the US.
The average infrastructure project manager salary is $108,385.
Are infrastructure project manager jobs in demand?
Infrastructure project manager job and salary trends over time
Infrastructure project manager jobs over time
Infrastructure project manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,307 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 9,715 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 9,219 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 7,959 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 7,457 | 0.00% |
Average infrastructure project manager salary over time
Infrastructure project manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $108,385 | $52.11 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $104,951 | $50.46 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | $102,204 | $49.14 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $99,831 | $48.00 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $97,378 | $46.82 | +3.2% |
Infrastructure project manager jobs by state
Most common states for infrastructure project managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 839 | 121% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 2,379 | 35% |
| 3 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 2,427 | 33% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,404 | 28% |
| 5 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,448 | 26% |
| 6 | Vermont | 623,657 | 161 | 26% |
| 7 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 331 | 25% |
| 8 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,470 | 24% |
| 9 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 1,003 | 24% |
| 10 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 255 | 24% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 716 | 23% |
| 12 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 172 | 23% |
| 13 | Delaware | 961,939 | 209 | 22% |
| 14 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 395 | 21% |
| 15 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 124 | 21% |
| 16 | California | 39,536,653 | 7,990 | 20% |
| 17 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,395 | 19% |
| 18 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 327 | 19% |
| 19 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 202 | 19% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 138 | 19% |
Most common cities for infrastructure project managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Owings Mills | 2 | 7% | $110,586 |
| 2 | Dover | 2 | 5% | $105,862 |
| 3 | Alpharetta | 2 | 3% | $98,181 |
| 4 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $110,577 |
| 5 | Cambridge | 2 | 2% | $111,128 |
| 6 | Hartford | 2 | 2% | $112,346 |
| 7 | Atlanta | 5 | 1% | $98,071 |
| 8 | Washington | 4 | 1% | $113,037 |
| 9 | Albany | 1 | 1% | $120,185 |
| 10 | New York | 4 | 0% | $120,504 |
| 11 | Indianapolis | 3 | 0% | $99,607 |
| 12 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $111,212 |
| 13 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $97,825 |
| 14 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $85,403 |
| 15 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $100,656 |
| 16 | Sacramento | 2 | 0% | $131,148 |
| 17 | Arlington | 1 | 0% | $107,394 |
| 18 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $101,700 |
| 19 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $110,681 |
Infrastructure Project Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of infrastructure project manager experts
University of Maryland
Kansas State University
University of Florida
University of Illinois at Chicago
Loyola University Chicago
Colby-Sawyer College
Brian Kelly
Associate Dean for Development and Faculty Affairs, Area Chair / Director, Architecture ProgramUniversity of Maryland
IEEE Senior Member, ACM Senior Member, IARIA Fellow, Professor, Program Coordinator | Department of Computer Science and Digital Technologies, Director, Cybersecurity Activities
What skills stand out on Infrastructure Project Manager resumes?
Brian Kelly: The best employers are looking for leadership potential and the ability to collaborate with others. These attributes are more than just "skills." The worst employers focus on a particular skill.
What skills will help Infrastructure Project Managers earn the most?
Brian Kelly: It isn't just skills; knowledge of one's discipline and how it interfaces with others is more important than any single skill.
What will help Infrastructure 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
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Infrastructure Project Managers?
Brett Horton Ph.D.: The successful leaders are those who:
- Have a degree in hospitality management and understand what just occurred.
-There are few certifications necessary for work in the hospitality. Food safety is required for some positions, but this has likely been obtained while in school. Additional certifications may be obtained in the first 5 years of employment.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Infrastructure Project Manager job market given the pandemic?
Sanethia Thomas Ph.D.: When the pandemic first hit, I had students very concerned about their summer plans of having an internship, but as things worked itself out, and a lot of students maintained their internship by working remotely. In response to the declining job market, I have seen students redirect their efforts in the direction of graduate school. Many have expereinced difficulties finding job opportunities and "landing" the interview. Therefore more students are considering graduate school as we ride the wave of the pandemic.
What Infrastructure Project Manager skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Matthew Liotine Ph.D.: If a student decides to take time off before moving on to a job or graduate school, they should use that time to develop skills in which you may not receive formal training while in college. For example, skills like leadership, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication are going to be more vital than ever in the new norm.
What type of skills will young Infrastructure Project Managers need?
Peter Dordal Ph.D.: I'm leaving off software developers, and answering about our Information Technology graduates.
IT students entering the business world will need to know how to get the maximum leverage out of business systems. In many cases, this will mean writing their own specialized queries to extract the precise business intelligence needed; general-purpose "canned" queries just won't cut it. They will need a broad understanding of what software can accomplish for the enterprise and how to deploy new software effectively; this applies to software used in the office as well as to software used in manufacturing and shipping. And they will need to understand how to lease storage and computing resources from the cloud to meet not only predictable, long-term demands but also sudden short-term business projects.
Students working in database administration and management will need to be able to manage much larger volumes of data than a few years ago. They will need to be familiar with the great variety of new databases in order to pick the best tool for the job.
Students working in network management will need to be able to ensure that everyone has the bandwidth and server access they need, as those demands expand to include extensive video, low-latency real-time connectivity, and the regular transfer of huge amounts of data.
Students in cybersecurity will need to be fully acquainted with all the recommended best practices. However, they will also have to be able to anticipate and guard against potential new vulnerabilities. "By the book" protection is no longer sufficient.
Jennifer Tockman
Director of Career Development and BOLD Women's Leadership NetworkColby-Sawyer College
How do you envision technology impacting Infrastructure Project Managers in the next 5 years?
Jennifer Tockman: I believe it'll take this industry (as most industries) to a technology level we have not imagined. The successful candidates will be able to adapt to these changes quickly. Candidates will have to be willing to quickly learn new platforms, technologies, etc. as they roll out - otherwise, I feel they may be left behind.