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 $49,058 for beginners, reaching about $79,658 at mid-level, and approach $123,431 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 New Mexico

How much does an Adjunct Project Manager make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adjunct Project Manager in New Mexico is $73,173 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,964
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,513 to $80,392
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,451

10% $60,451

50% (Median) $73,173

90% $86,964

Adjunct Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,392	$6,699	$1,546	$39
Average	$73,173	$6,098	$1,407	$35
25th Percentile	$66,513	$5,543	$1,279	$32

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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): $49,058
Early Career (1-2 years): $71,669
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $79,658
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $90,851
Expert (over 8 years): $123,431

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Assistant Residential Property Manager	less than 1 year	$49,058
Adjunct Project Manager	1-2 years	$71,669
Residential Property Manager II	2-4 years	$79,658
Residential Property Manager III	5-8 years	$90,851
Area Residential Property Manager	over 8 years	$123,431

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:

Algodones: $73,952
Belen: $73,540
Bernalillo: $74,083

Algodones, NM $73,952

Belen, NM $73,540

Bernalillo, NM $74,083

Bluewater, NM $72,527

Bosque, NM $73,000

Casa Blanca, NM $73,165

Cedar Crest, NM $74,145

Cedarvale, NM $71,237

Cerrillos, NM $74,005

Claunch, NM $70,973

Coyote, NM $72,915

Cuba, NM $72,798

Cubero, NM $73,327

Edgewood, NM $73,813

Estancia, NM $72,933

Gallina, NM $72,534

Counselor, NM $72,579

Grants, NM $72,444

Milan, NM $72,734

Isleta, NM $74,210

Jarales, NM $73,469

Jemez Pueblo, NM $73,596

Jemez Springs, NM $73,369

Laguna, NM $73,685

La Jara, NM $72,717

La Joya, NM $72,549

Lindrith, NM $72,461

Los Lunas, NM $73,930

Mcintosh, NM $73,335

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $72,846

Moriarty, NM $73,088

Mountainair, NM $72,300

Nageezi, NM $72,482

New Laguna, NM $73,291

Paguate, NM $73,341

Pena Blanca, NM $74,160

Peralta, NM $74,047

Placitas, NM $74,084

Ponderosa, NM $73,503

Prewitt, NM $72,505

Regina, NM $72,556

Sandia Park, NM $73,958

Corrales, NM $74,237

San Fidel, NM $72,896

San Rafael, NM $72,586

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $73,959

San Ysidro, NM $73,859

Stanley, NM $73,078

Tijeras, NM $73,968

Tome, NM $73,831

Torreon, NM $73,585

Veguita, NM $72,994

Willard, NM $72,169

Youngsville, NM $72,936

Bosque Farms, NM $74,182

Clines Corners, NM $72,636

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $74,015

Cochiti Lake, NM $74,111

Albuquerque, NM $74,279

Kirtland Afb, NM $74,279

Rio Rancho, NM $74,157

Gallup, NM $72,610

Brimhall, NM $72,405

Church Rock, NM $72,439

Continental Divide, NM $72,387

Crownpoint, NM $72,448

Fence Lake, NM $72,124

Fort Wingate, NM $72,414

Gamerco, NM $72,535

Mentmore, NM $72,423

Mexican Springs, NM $72,414

Ramah, NM $72,282

Rehoboth, NM $72,463

Thoreau, NM $72,466

Tohatchi, NM $72,400

Vanderwagen, NM $72,414

Zuni, NM $72,397

Navajo, NM $72,496

Jamestown, NM $72,316

Pinehill, NM $72,226

Sheep Springs, NM $72,478

Smith Lake, NM $72,749

Yatahey, NM $72,452

Farmington, NM $72,801

Aztec, NM $72,935

Blanco, NM $72,594

Bloomfield, NM $72,508

Flora Vista, NM $72,876

Fruitland, NM $72,420

Kirtland, NM $72,877

La Plata, NM $72,903

Navajo Dam, NM $72,870

Shiprock, NM $72,769

Waterflow, NM $72,732

Newcomb, NM $72,434

Sanostee, NM $72,480

Santa Fe, NM $74,658

Abiquiu, NM $72,616

Alcalde, NM $73,881

Amalia, NM $72,505

Arroyo Hondo, NM $72,403

Arroyo Seco, NM $72,487

Canjilon, NM $72,391

Canones, NM $73,051

Carson, NM $72,681

Cebolla, NM $72,434

Cerro, NM $72,455

Chama, NM $72,752

Chamisal, NM $73,685

Chimayo, NM $74,202

Cordova, NM $74,077

Costilla, NM $72,809

Taos Ski Valley, NM $72,257

Dixon, NM $73,614

Dulce, NM $72,750

El Prado, NM $72,551

El Rito, NM $72,884

Embudo, NM $73,236

Espanola, NM $74,112

Glorieta, NM $74,370

Hernandez, NM $73,423

Ilfeld, NM $73,684

La Madera, NM $72,756

Lamy, NM $74,087

Llano, NM $73,535

Los Alamos, NM $74,262

White Rock, NM $74,402

Medanales, NM $73,505

Ojo Caliente, NM $73,072

Los Ojos, NM $72,573

Pecos, NM $74,139

Penasco, NM $73,262

Petaca, NM $72,324

Questa, NM $72,532

Ranchos De Taos, NM $72,914

Red River, NM $72,325

Ribera, NM $72,790

Rowe, NM $73,753

San Cristobal, NM $72,323

San Jose, NM $73,572

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $73,931

Santa Cruz, NM $74,177

Serafina, NM $72,606

Taos, NM $72,509

Tererro, NM $74,376

Tesuque, NM $74,658

Tierra Amarilla, NM $72,509

Trampas, NM $73,202

Tres Piedras, NM $72,305

Truchas, NM $73,870

Vadito, NM $73,166

Valdez, NM $72,377

Vallecitos, NM $72,320

Velarde, NM $73,503

Villanueva, NM $72,650

Spaceport City, NM $71,168

Las Vegas, NM $72,034

Angel Fire, NM $72,246

Anton Chico, NM $71,909

Buena Vista, NM $72,569

Chacon, NM $72,621

Cimarron, NM $72,133

Cleveland, NM $73,136

Eagle Nest, NM $72,188

Guadalupita, NM $72,509

Holman, NM $72,949

La Loma, NM $71,788

Maxwell, NM $72,158

Miami, NM $72,002

Mills, NM $71,746

Montezuma, NM $73,507

Mora, NM $73,238

Mosquero, NM $71,684

Ocate, NM $72,080

Ojo Feliz, NM $72,270

Rainsville, NM $72,587

Raton, NM $72,339

Rociada, NM $73,544

Roy, NM $71,762

Sapello, NM $72,906

Solano, NM $71,674

Springer, NM $71,970

Ute Park, NM $72,167

Valmora, NM $71,973

Wagon Mound, NM $71,891

Watrous, NM $71,997

Socorro, NM $71,830

Aragon, NM $72,048

Datil, NM $71,751

Lemitar, NM $72,165

Luna, NM $72,176

Magdalena, NM $71,756

Pie Town, NM $71,996

Polvadera, NM $72,338

Quemado, NM $72,145

Reserve, NM $72,015

San Acacia, NM $72,458

San Antonio, NM $71,433

Truth Or Consequences, NM $71,418

Arrey, NM $71,406

Caballo, NM $71,455

Derry, NM $71,092

Elephant Butte, NM $71,604

Garfield, NM $70,886

Hatch, NM $69,750

Monticello, NM $71,414

Rincon, NM $69,348

Salem, NM $70,664

Williamsburg, NM $71,508

Winston, NM $71,466

Las Cruces, NM $68,440

White Sands Missile Range, NM $68,665

Santa Teresa, NM $69,164

Playas, NM $71,748

Animas, NM $71,925

Anthony, NM $69,148

Arenas Valley, NM $71,797

Bayard, NM $71,731

Berino, NM $68,834

Buckhorn, NM $71,805

Santa Clara, NM $71,857

Chamberino, NM $68,906

Cliff, NM $71,722

Columbus, NM $71,529

Deming, NM $71,546

Dona Ana, NM $68,443

Fairacres, NM $68,647

Faywood, NM $71,513

Fort Bayard, NM $71,788

Gila, NM $71,616

Glenwood, NM $71,672

Hachita, NM $71,529

Hanover, NM $71,545

Hillsboro, NM $71,398

Hurley, NM $71,683

La Mesa, NM $69,750

Lordsburg, NM $71,695

Mesilla, NM $68,442

Mesilla Park, NM $68,449

Mesquite, NM $68,508

Mimbres, NM $71,601

Mule Creek, NM $71,795

Organ, NM $68,485

Pinos Altos, NM $71,721

Radium Springs, NM $68,470

Redrock, NM $71,538

Rodeo, NM $72,015

San Miguel, NM $68,482

Silver City, NM $71,721

Sunland Park, NM $68,796

Tyrone, NM $71,934

Vado, NM $68,535

Chaparral, NM $69,400

Clovis, NM $71,584

Cannon Afb, NM $71,426

Broadview, NM $71,375

Causey, NM $71,253

Crossroads, NM $71,084

Dora, NM $71,422

Elida, NM $71,126

Floyd, NM $71,299

Fort Sumner, NM $71,241

Grady, NM $71,443

House, NM $71,387

Kenna, NM $71,127

Lingo, NM $71,248

Melrose, NM $71,398

Milnesand, NM $71,098

Pep, NM $71,195

Portales, NM $71,456

Rogers, NM $71,215

Saint Vrain, NM $71,444

Taiban, NM $71,217

Texico, NM $71,472

Yeso, NM $70,958

Roswell, NM $71,040

Artesia, NM $71,181

Caprock, NM $71,037

Carlsbad, NM $71,228

Dexter, NM $71,091

Eunice, NM $71,291

Hagerman, NM $71,127

Hobbs, NM $71,395

Hope, NM $70,866

Jal, NM $71,207

Lake Arthur, NM $71,009

Lakewood, NM $71,115

Loco Hills, NM $71,246

Loving, NM $71,210

Lovington, NM $71,326

Mcdonald, NM $71,132

Malaga, NM $71,140

Maljamar, NM $71,070

Monument, NM $71,238

Tatum, NM $71,178

Whites City, NM $71,297

Carrizozo, NM $70,704

Alamogordo, NM $70,479

Alto, NM $70,714

Bent, NM $70,492

Capitan, NM $70,550

Cloudcroft, NM $70,484

Corona, NM $71,011

Encino, NM $71,582

Fort Stanton, NM $70,580

Glencoe, NM $70,529

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $70,471

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $70,471

Hondo, NM $70,594

La Luz, NM $70,471

Lincoln, NM $70,389

Mayhill, NM $70,630

Mescalero, NM $70,502

Nogal, NM $70,805

Orogrande, NM $70,506

Picacho, NM $70,579

Pinon, NM $70,845

Ruidoso, NM $70,848

Ruidoso Downs, NM $70,752

Sacramento, NM $70,534

San Patricio, NM $70,618

Sunspot, NM $70,471

Timberon, NM $70,623

Tinnie, NM $70,538

Tularosa, NM $70,517

Vaughn, NM $71,293

Weed, NM $70,622

Tucumcari, NM $71,647

Amistad, NM $71,555

Bard, NM $71,440

Capulin, NM $72,249

Clayton, NM $71,694

Conchas Dam, NM $71,759

Cuervo, NM $71,413

Des Moines, NM $71,964

Folsom, NM $72,075

Garita, NM $71,621

Gladstone, NM $71,765

Grenville, NM $71,751

Logan, NM $71,645

Mcalister, NM $71,423

Nara Visa, NM $71,475

Newkirk, NM $71,554

Quay, NM $71,595

San Jon, NM $71,518

Santa Rosa, NM $71,595

Sedan, NM $71,620

Trementina, NM $71,617

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	$95,125	$46.0	30%
Financial Services	$80,490	$39.0	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.

$66,513

Average $73,173/year

$80,392

$5,543

Average $6,098/month

$6,699

$1,279

Average $1,407/week

$1,546

$32

Average $35/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,392	$6,699	$1,546	$39
Average	$73,173	$6,098	$1,407	$35
25th Percentile	$66,513	$5,543	$1,279	$32

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