What are the main factors that influence a Community 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 Community Project Manager?

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

How does experience change A Community Project Manager's salary?

A Community Project Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $77,667 for beginners, reaching about $118,806 at mid-level, and approach $157,818 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Community Project Manager?

Community Project Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Community Project Manager roles are District of Columbia $86,711, California $86,382, Massachusetts $85,231. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Community Project Manager level roles vary by specialization: Community Relations Senior Manager: $156,455; Community Relations Specialist V: $152,403; Community Development Manager I: $127,200; Community Relations Manager: $108,350; Community Manager: $107,468.

Community Project Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Community Project Manager make in Delaware? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Community Project Manager in Delaware is $79,311 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,382
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,628 to $87,200
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,543

10% $66,543

50% (Median) $79,311

90% $94,382

Community Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,200	$7,267	$1,677	$42
Average	$79,311	$6,609	$1,525	$38
25th Percentile	$72,628	$6,052	$1,397	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Community Project Manager Salaries

A Community 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 Community Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Community 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): $77,667
Early Career (1-2 years): $97,077
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,806
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,821
Expert (over 8 years): $157,818

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Community Project Manager	less than 1 year	$77,667
Project Manager II	1-2 years	$97,077
Project Manager III	2-4 years	$118,806
Project Manager IV	5-8 years	$133,821
Project Manager V	over 8 years	$157,818

How Do Community 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 Community Project Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $86,711.
California: $86,382.
Massachusetts: $85,231.

District of Columbia $86,711 California $86,382 Massachusetts $85,231 Washington $84,918 New Jersey $84,887 Alaska $84,777 Connecticut $83,696 New York $83,258

Hawaii $81,856 Rhode Island $81,198 Maryland $80,752 Minnesota $80,141 Colorado $79,906 Illinois $79,827 Oregon $79,530 Delaware $79,311

New Hampshire $79,173 Virginia $78,864 Pennsylvania $77,963 Nevada $77,509 North Dakota $77,360 Michigan $77,125 Wisconsin $77,039 Vermont $76,867

Texas $76,389 Maine $76,358 Arizona $76,311 Ohio $76,256 Georgia $75,536 Indiana $75,175 Wyoming $75,105 Utah $74,995

Iowa $74,948 Kansas $74,572 Louisiana $74,463 North Carolina $74,424 Missouri $74,408 Florida $74,103 Montana $73,938 Nebraska $73,781

Kentucky $73,695 South Carolina $73,382 Tennessee $73,186 Idaho $73,108 New Mexico $72,536 Oklahoma $72,411 Alabama $71,949 South Dakota $71,173

Arkansas $70,751 West Virginia $70,523 Mississippi $69,842

Top Paying Cities for Community 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: $78,953
Little Creek: $79,531
Magnolia: $79,417

Lincoln, DE $78,953

Little Creek, DE $79,531

Magnolia, DE $79,417

Milford, DE $79,154

Marydel, DE $79,284

Millsboro, DE $78,622

Millville, DE $78,744

Milton, DE $78,880

Nassau, DE $78,937

Ocean View, DE $78,730

Rehoboth Beach, DE $78,881

Seaford, DE $78,926

Selbyville, DE $78,599

Smyrna, DE $79,586

Viola, DE $79,220

Woodside, DE $79,433

Bear, DE $79,249

Newark, DE $79,220

Claymont, DE $79,382

Delaware City, DE $79,299

Hockessin, DE $79,213

Kirkwood, DE $79,284

Middletown, DE $79,314

Montchanin, DE $79,231

New Castle, DE $79,242

Odessa, DE $79,354

Port Penn, DE $79,407

Rockland, DE $79,238

Saint Georges, DE $79,289

Townsend, DE $79,412

Winterthur, DE $79,248

Lewes, DE $78,910

Wilmington, DE $79,217

Dover, DE $79,531

Dover Afb, DE $79,112

Bethany Beach, DE $78,647

Bethel, DE $78,729

Bridgeville, DE $78,914

Camden Wyoming, DE $79,307

Cheswold, DE $79,506

Clayton, DE $79,508

Dagsboro, DE $78,592

Delmar, DE $78,466

Ellendale, DE $78,704

Felton, DE $79,148

Fenwick Island, DE $78,610

Frankford, DE $78,473

Frederica, DE $79,226

Georgetown, DE $78,563

Greenwood, DE $78,927

Harbeson, DE $78,646

Harrington, DE $79,047

Hartly, DE $79,293

Houston, DE $78,935

Kenton, DE $79,512

Laurel, DE $78,516

Yorklyn, DE $79,236

Community Project Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Community Project Manager 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, Community Project Manager positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Community Project Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Community Project Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$118,966	$57.0	50%

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

Understanding how a Community 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.

$72,628

Average $79,311/year

$87,200

$6,052

Average $6,609/month

$7,267

$1,397

Average $1,525/week

$1,677

$35

Average $38/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,200	$7,267	$1,677	$42
Average	$79,311	$6,609	$1,525	$38
25th Percentile	$72,628	$6,052	$1,397	$35

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