What are the main factors that influence an Adjunct Project Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Adjunct Project Manager?

The Construction industry offers the highest average compensation for Adjunct Project Manager roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Adjunct Project Manager's salary?

An Adjunct Project Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $53,640 for beginners, reaching about $87,097 at mid-level, and approach $134,959 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Adjunct Project Manager?

Adjunct Project Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Adjunct Project Manager roles are District of Columbia $87,472, California $87,141, Massachusetts $85,979. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Adjunct Project Manager roles make?

Salaries for Adjunct Project Manager level roles vary by specialization: Project Controls Senior Manager: $178,355; IT Project Manager V: $156,409; Project Controls Manager: $152,047; Project Management Manager: $146,987; IT Project Manager IV: $140,570.

Adjunct Project Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does an Adjunct Project Manager make in Delaware? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adjunct Project Manager in Delaware is $80,007 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, an Adjunct Project Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,086
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,725 to $87,900
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,096

10% $66,096

50% (Median) $80,007

90% $95,086

Adjunct Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,900	$7,325	$1,690	$42
Average	$80,007	$6,667	$1,539	$38
25th Percentile	$72,725	$6,060	$1,399	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Adjunct Project Manager Salaries

An Adjunct Project Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Adjunct Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Adjunct Project Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $53,640
Early Career (1-2 years): $78,362
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,097
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $99,336
Expert (over 8 years): $134,959

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Assistant Residential Property Manager	less than 1 year	$53,640
Adjunct Project Manager	1-2 years	$78,362
Residential Property Manager II	2-4 years	$87,097
Residential Property Manager III	5-8 years	$99,336
Area Residential Property Manager	over 8 years	$134,959

How Do Adjunct Project Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Adjunct Project Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $87,472.
California: $87,141.
Massachusetts: $85,979.

District of Columbia $87,472 California $87,141 Massachusetts $85,979 Washington $85,663 New Jersey $85,632 Alaska $85,521 Connecticut $84,431 New York $83,988

Hawaii $82,574 Rhode Island $81,911 Maryland $81,460 Minnesota $80,844 Colorado $80,607 Illinois $80,528 Oregon $80,228 Delaware $80,007

New Hampshire $79,867 Virginia $79,556 Pennsylvania $78,648 Nevada $78,189 North Dakota $78,039 Michigan $77,802 Wisconsin $77,715 Vermont $77,542

Texas $77,060 Maine $77,028 Arizona $76,981 Ohio $76,925 Georgia $76,199 Indiana $75,835 Wyoming $75,764 Utah $75,653

Iowa $75,606 Kansas $75,227 Louisiana $75,116 North Carolina $75,077 Missouri $75,061 Florida $74,753 Montana $74,587 Nebraska $74,429

Kentucky $74,342 South Carolina $74,026 Tennessee $73,828 Idaho $73,749 New Mexico $73,173 Oklahoma $73,046 Alabama $72,580 South Dakota $71,798

Arkansas $71,371 West Virginia $71,142 Mississippi $70,455

Top Paying Cities for Adjunct Project Manager

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $79,646
Little Creek: $80,229
Magnolia: $80,114

Lincoln, DE $79,646

Little Creek, DE $80,229

Magnolia, DE $80,114

Milford, DE $79,849

Marydel, DE $79,980

Millsboro, DE $79,312

Millville, DE $79,435

Milton, DE $79,572

Nassau, DE $79,630

Ocean View, DE $79,421

Rehoboth Beach, DE $79,574

Seaford, DE $79,619

Selbyville, DE $79,289

Smyrna, DE $80,285

Viola, DE $79,915

Woodside, DE $80,130

Bear, DE $79,945

Newark, DE $79,915

Claymont, DE $80,078

Delaware City, DE $79,995

Hockessin, DE $79,908

Kirkwood, DE $79,980

Middletown, DE $80,010

Montchanin, DE $79,926

New Castle, DE $79,938

Odessa, DE $80,050

Port Penn, DE $80,104

Rockland, DE $79,934

Saint Georges, DE $79,985

Townsend, DE $80,108

Winterthur, DE $79,943

Lewes, DE $79,603

Wilmington, DE $79,912

Dover, DE $80,229

Dover Afb, DE $79,807

Bethany Beach, DE $79,337

Bethel, DE $79,420

Bridgeville, DE $79,607

Camden Wyoming, DE $80,003

Cheswold, DE $80,203

Clayton, DE $80,206

Dagsboro, DE $79,282

Delmar, DE $79,155

Ellendale, DE $79,395

Felton, DE $79,842

Fenwick Island, DE $79,299

Frankford, DE $79,161

Frederica, DE $79,921

Georgetown, DE $79,252

Greenwood, DE $79,619

Harbeson, DE $79,337

Harrington, DE $79,741

Hartly, DE $79,989

Houston, DE $79,627

Kenton, DE $80,210

Laurel, DE $79,205

Yorklyn, DE $79,931

Adjunct Project Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Adjunct Project Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Construction and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Adjunct Project Manager positions in Business Services or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Adjunct Project Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Adjunct Project Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Construction	$104,009	$50.0	30%
Financial Services	$88,007	$42.0	10%

Adjunct Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Adjunct Project Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$72,725

Average $80,007/year

$87,900

$6,060

Average $6,667/month

$7,325

$1,399

Average $1,539/week

$1,690

$35

Average $38/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,900	$7,325	$1,690	$42
Average	$80,007	$6,667	$1,539	$38
25th Percentile	$72,725	$6,060	$1,399	$35

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