What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Project Manager (Architect)'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 Assistant Project Manager (Architect)?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Project Manager (Architect) roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Project Manager (Architect)'s salary?

An Assistant Project Manager (Architect)'s salary grows with experience: starting around $70,427 for beginners, reaching about $107,730 at mid-level, and approach $143,106 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Project Manager (Architect)?

Assistant Project Manager (Architect) salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Project Manager (Architect) roles are District of Columbia $84,980, California $84,658, Massachusetts $83,530. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Project Manager (Architect) roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Project Manager (Architect) level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Commercial Project Manager: $122,636; Assistant Engineering Project Manager: $117,153; Assistant Clinical Project Manager: $116,750; Project Manager Assistant Project Manager: $115,454; Executive Assistant and Project Manager: $110,630.

Assistant Project Manager (Architect) Salary in South Carolina

How much does an Assistant Project Manager (Architect) make in South Carolina? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Project Manager (Architect) in South Carolina is $71,917 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,584
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,857 to $79,071
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,340

10% $60,340

50% (Median) $71,917

90% $85,584

Assistant Project Manager (Architect) Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,071	$6,589	$1,521	$38
Average	$71,917	$5,993	$1,383	$35
25th Percentile	$65,857	$5,488	$1,266	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Project Manager (Architect) Salaries

An Assistant Project Manager (Architect)'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 Assistant Project Manager (Architect) Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Project Manager (Architect)'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): $70,427
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,027
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,730
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $121,346
Expert (over 8 years): $143,106

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Assistant Project Manager (Architect)	less than 1 year	$70,427
Project Manager II	1-2 years	$88,027
Project Manager III	2-4 years	$107,730
Project Manager IV	5-8 years	$121,346
Project Manager V	over 8 years	$143,106

How Do Assistant Project Manager (Architect) 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 Assistant Project Manager (Architect)s. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $84,980.
California: $84,658.
Massachusetts: $83,530.

District of Columbia $84,980 California $84,658 Massachusetts $83,530 Washington $83,223 New Jersey $83,192 Alaska $83,085 Connecticut $82,025 New York $81,596

Hawaii $80,222 Rhode Island $79,577 Maryland $79,140 Minnesota $78,541 Colorado $78,311 Illinois $78,234 Oregon $77,942 Delaware $77,727

New Hampshire $77,592 Virginia $77,290 Pennsylvania $76,407 Nevada $75,962 North Dakota $75,816 Michigan $75,586 Wisconsin $75,501 Vermont $75,333

Texas $74,864 Maine $74,834 Arizona $74,788 Ohio $74,734 Georgia $74,028 Indiana $73,675 Wyoming $73,606 Utah $73,498

Iowa $73,452 Kansas $73,084 Louisiana $72,976 North Carolina $72,938 Missouri $72,923 Florida $72,623 Montana $72,462 Nebraska $72,309

Kentucky $72,224 South Carolina $71,917 Tennessee $71,725 Idaho $71,648 New Mexico $71,088 Oklahoma $70,965 Alabama $70,513 South Dakota $69,753

Arkansas $69,338 West Virginia $69,116 Mississippi $68,448

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Project Manager (Architect)

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:

Spartanburg: $71,656
Boiling Springs: $71,659
Arcadia: $71,656

Spartanburg, SC $71,656

Boiling Springs, SC $71,659

Arcadia, SC $71,656

Buffalo, SC $71,321

Campobello, SC $71,170

Chesnee, SC $71,462

Clifton, SC $71,647

Clinton, SC $70,518

Converse, SC $71,665

Cowpens, SC $71,562

Cross Anchor, SC $71,159

Cross Hill, SC $69,901

Drayton, SC $71,658

Duncan, SC $71,481

Enoree, SC $71,184

Fairforest, SC $71,656

Fingerville, SC $71,391

Gaffney, SC $71,752

Glendale, SC $71,675

Alcolu, SC $67,904

Ballentine, SC $70,826

Bamberg, SC $69,271

Batesburg, SC $70,168

Bethune, SC $69,446

Bishopville, SC $68,693

Blackstock, SC $71,307

Blair, SC $70,814

Blythewood, SC $70,717

Bowman, SC $69,265

Camden, SC $69,864

Cameron, SC $69,128

Carlisle, SC $71,048

Cassatt, SC $69,416

Cayce, SC $70,889

Chapin, SC $70,577

Chappells, SC $69,634

Cope, SC $69,486

Cordova, SC $69,670

Dalzell, SC $68,509

Davis Station, SC $68,492

Denmark, SC $69,434

Eastover, SC $69,999

Elgin, SC $70,537

Elliott, SC $68,447

Elloree, SC $69,163

Eutawville, SC $69,558

Gable, SC $67,907

Gadsden, SC $70,004

Gaston, SC $70,726

Gilbert, SC $70,486

Great Falls, SC $71,785

Greeleyville, SC $68,677

Heath Springs, SC $71,295

Holly Hill, SC $69,452

Hopkins, SC $70,676

Horatio, SC $69,409

Irmo, SC $70,731

Jenkinsville, SC $70,695

Kershaw, SC $70,001

Lamar, SC $68,743

Leesville, SC $70,358

Lexington, SC $70,794

Liberty Hill, SC $70,805

Little Mountain, SC $70,531

Lugoff, SC $70,215

Lydia, SC $68,826

Lynchburg, SC $68,253

Ehrhardt, SC $68,838

Lodge, SC $68,853

Mc Bee, SC $69,516

Manning, SC $68,262

Mayesville, SC $67,944

Monetta, SC $70,093

Neeses, SC $69,988

Newberry, SC $70,068

New Zion, SC $68,147

North, SC $70,141

Norway, SC $69,599

Olanta, SC $68,591

Orangeburg, SC $69,489

Peak, SC $70,648

Pelion, SC $70,443

Pinewood, SC $68,464

New Ellenton, SC $70,688

Allendale, SC $69,378

Barnwell, SC $69,730

Hilda, SC $69,509

Bath, SC $71,027

Blackville, SC $69,522

Bradley, SC $69,766

Clarks Hill, SC $70,777

Clearwater, SC $71,027

Edgefield, SC $70,451

Elko, SC $69,874

Fairfax, SC $69,151

Gloverville, SC $70,975

Graniteville, SC $70,940

Jackson, SC $70,922

Johnston, SC $70,306

Langley, SC $71,008

Mc Cormick, SC $69,932

Martin, SC $69,513

Modoc, SC $70,515

Montmorenci, SC $70,550

Mount Carmel, SC $69,449

North Augusta, SC $71,027

Beech Island, SC $71,027

Olar, SC $69,223

Parksville, SC $70,389

Plum Branch, SC $70,315

Sycamore, SC $69,199

Trenton, SC $70,647

Troy, SC $70,120

Ulmer, SC $69,185

Vaucluse, SC $70,889

Warrenville, SC $70,962

Williston, SC $70,062

Windsor, SC $70,277

Beaufort, SC $70,374

Ladys Island, SC $70,130

Okatie, SC $70,742

Bluffton, SC $71,045

Brunson, SC $68,950

Coosawhatchie, SC $70,202

Crocketville, SC $69,142

Dale, SC $69,959

Daufuskie Island, SC $71,106

Early Branch, SC $69,562

Estill, SC $69,520

Saint Helena Island, SC $70,274

Furman, SC $69,707

Garnett, SC $70,034

Gifford, SC $69,273

Hampton, SC $69,245

Hilton Head Island, SC $70,777

Hardeeville, SC $71,206

Islandton, SC $68,978

Lobeco, SC $70,004

Luray, SC $69,012

Miley, SC $68,899

Pineland, SC $70,083

Port Royal, SC $70,452

Ridgeland, SC $70,491

Scotia, SC $69,718

Seabrook, SC $69,933

Sheldon, SC $70,275

Tillman, SC $70,417

Varnville, SC $69,407

Yemassee, SC $69,637

Clemson, SC $70,492

Cleveland, SC $70,612

Conestee, SC $71,029

Donalds, SC $70,435

Inman, SC $71,487

Joanna, SC $70,285

Jonesville, SC $71,516

Kinards, SC $69,796

Landrum, SC $70,734

Laurens, SC $70,513

Lockhart, SC $71,536

Lyman, SC $71,252

Mayo, SC $71,546

Moore, SC $71,648

Mountville, SC $70,003

Pacolet, SC $71,559

Pacolet Mills, SC $71,575

Pauline, SC $71,511

Reidville, SC $71,441

Roebuck, SC $71,622

Startex, SC $71,615

Una, SC $71,656

Union, SC $71,256

Waterloo, SC $70,158

Wellford, SC $71,595

White Stone, SC $71,668

Woodruff, SC $71,361

Charleston, SC $72,884

Charleston Afb, SC $72,884

North Charleston, SC $72,884

Hanahan, SC $72,884

Adams Run, SC $71,766

Awendaw, SC $72,235

Bethera, SC $71,455

Bonneau, SC $70,720

Branchville, SC $69,166

Canadys, SC $69,917

Cordesville, SC $71,853

Cottageville, SC $71,265

Cross, SC $69,899

Dorchester, SC $70,556

Edisto Island, SC $71,554

Due West, SC $70,146

Easley, SC $70,922

Fair Play, SC $69,967

Fountain Inn, SC $70,853

Gray Court, SC $70,733

Greenwood, SC $69,915

Greer, SC $70,998

Hodges, SC $70,122

Honea Path, SC $70,579

Iva, SC $69,914

La France, SC $70,554

Liberty, SC $70,736

Long Creek, SC $69,545

Lowndesville, SC $69,940

Marietta, SC $70,731

Mauldin, SC $71,001

Mountain Rest, SC $69,714

Newry, SC $70,368

Ninety Six, SC $69,824

Norris, SC $70,628

Pelzer, SC $70,835

Pendleton, SC $70,589

Pickens, SC $70,663

Seneca, SC $70,352

Piedmont, SC $70,947

Richland, SC $70,140

Salem, SC $70,210

Sandy Springs, SC $70,495

Simpsonville, SC $70,890

Six Mile, SC $70,485

Slater, SC $70,830

Starr, SC $70,222

Sunset, SC $70,427

Tamassee, SC $69,895

Taylors, SC $70,941

Tigerville, SC $70,814

Townville, SC $70,262

Travelers Rest, SC $70,816

Walhalla, SC $70,046

Ware Shoals, SC $70,542

Westminster, SC $69,845

West Union, SC $70,231

Williamston, SC $70,749

Blacksburg, SC $72,414

Bowling Green, SC $73,433

Catawba, SC $73,500

Chester, SC $72,467

Fort Mill, SC $73,467

Chesterfield, SC $69,582

Clover, SC $73,472

Edgemoor, SC $73,481

Fort Lawn, SC $72,817

Hickory Grove, SC $71,931

Jefferson, SC $69,836

Lancaster, SC $72,477

Lando, SC $73,365

Mc Connells, SC $73,124

Mount Croghan, SC $69,935

Pageland, SC $71,164

Richburg, SC $72,764

Rock Hill, SC $73,966

Ruby, SC $69,780

Sharon, SC $72,197

Smyrna, SC $72,293

Van Wyck, SC $73,411

York, SC $73,297

Aiken, SC $70,628

Folly Beach, SC $72,884

Walterboro, SC $69,991

Williams, SC $69,213

Florence, SC $69,031

Andrews, SC $69,159

Aynor, SC $68,969

Bennettsville, SC $68,799

Blenheim, SC $68,886

Cades, SC $68,428

Centenary, SC $68,740

Cheraw, SC $69,527

Clio, SC $68,781

Conway, SC $68,966

Coward, SC $68,888

Darlington, SC $69,016

Dillon, SC $68,789

Effingham, SC $68,998

Fork, SC $68,770

Galivants Ferry, SC $68,955

Green Sea, SC $68,863

Gresham, SC $68,808

Hamer, SC $68,895

Hartsville, SC $69,050

Hemingway, SC $68,909

Johnsonville, SC $68,651

Kingstree, SC $68,959

Lake City, SC $68,591

Lake View, SC $68,901

Lane, SC $69,099

Latta, SC $68,882

Little River, SC $69,337

Little Rock, SC $68,847

Longs, SC $69,132

Loris, SC $68,938

Mc Coll, SC $69,081

Marion, SC $68,832

Myrtle Beach, SC $69,146

Minturn, SC $68,794

Mullins, SC $68,792

Murrells Inlet, SC $68,980

Nesmith, SC $68,874

Nichols, SC $68,842

North Myrtle Beach, SC $69,321

Pamplico, SC $68,819

Patrick, SC $69,486

Pawleys Island, SC $68,863

Rains, SC $68,811

Salters, SC $69,106

Scranton, SC $68,769

Sellers, SC $68,863

Society Hill, SC $68,835

Tatum, SC $69,060

Wallace, SC $69,288

Greenville, SC $71,027

Abbeville, SC $69,865

Anderson, SC $70,534

Belton, SC $70,634

Calhoun Falls, SC $69,595

Central, SC $70,557

Georgetown, SC $69,096

Goose Creek, SC $72,700

Green Pond, SC $70,736

Grover, SC $69,871

Harleyville, SC $69,710

Hollywood, SC $72,132

Huger, SC $72,012

Isle Of Palms, SC $72,870

Jacksonboro, SC $71,219

Jamestown, SC $70,980

Johns Island, SC $72,884

Ladson, SC $72,522

Mc Clellanville, SC $71,033

Moncks Corner, SC $71,493

Mount Pleasant, SC $72,884

Pineville, SC $69,314

Pinopolis, SC $70,689

Ravenel, SC $72,585

Reevesville, SC $69,359

Ridgeville, SC $71,562

Round O, SC $70,972

Ruffin, SC $69,326

Russellville, SC $69,569

Saint George, SC $69,767

Saint Stephen, SC $69,582

Smoaks, SC $69,165

Sullivans Island, SC $72,884

Summerville, SC $71,966

Wadmalaw Island, SC $72,467

Pomaria, SC $70,622

Gramling, SC $71,204

Prosperity, SC $70,397

Rembert, SC $69,105

Ridge Spring, SC $70,251

Ridgeway, SC $70,627

Rion, SC $70,734

Rowesville, SC $69,350

Saint Matthews, SC $69,776

Salley, SC $70,057

Saluda, SC $69,826

Santee, SC $69,433

Sardinia, SC $68,177

Silverstreet, SC $69,717

Springfield, SC $69,875

State Park, SC $70,887

Summerton, SC $68,826

Sumter, SC $67,865

Shaw A F B, SC $68,350

Swansea, SC $70,503

Timmonsville, SC $68,934

Turbeville, SC $68,205

Vance, SC $69,476

Wagener, SC $70,073

Ward, SC $70,089

Wedgefield, SC $68,671

West Columbia, SC $70,889

Westville, SC $69,995

White Rock, SC $70,656

Whitmire, SC $70,111

Winnsboro, SC $70,909

Columbia, SC $70,889

Assistant Project Manager (Architect) Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Project Manager (Architect) roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Project Manager (Architect) positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Project Manager (Architect) as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Assistant Project Manager (Architect)

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$107,876	$52.0	50%

Assistant Project Manager (Architect) Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Project Manager (Architect)'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.

$65,857

Average $71,917/year

$79,071

$5,488

Average $5,993/month

$6,589

$1,266

Average $1,383/week

$1,521

$32

Average $35/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,071	$6,589	$1,521	$38
Average	$71,917	$5,993	$1,383	$35
25th Percentile	$65,857	$5,488	$1,266	$32

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