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Project Manager Salary in Sacramento, CA
A mid-level Project Manager in Sacramento, CA earns a median $124,350, ranging $90,070 (P25) to $179,070 (P90).
Project Manager salary percentiles in Sacramento, CA
Mid-level (L3) annual base pay. The live page lets you switch seniority from intern to executive.
| Percentile | Annual base |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $90,070 |
| Median (50th) | $124,350 |
| 75th percentile | $153,290 |
| 90th percentile | $179,070 |
| Mean | $124,130 |
H-1B prevailing wage
In Sacramento, CA, across 20 H-1B filings for this occupation, the average wage is $136,402 (DOL OFLC records).
Job outlook
Nationally, Project Management Specialists is projected to grow +6.2% with ~68,100 annual openings (BLS projections) — the same figure applies across metros since BLS doesn't publish occupational growth projections below the national level.
Methodology
These Project Manager bands for Sacramento, CA draw from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES), supplemented by Department of Labor OFLC H-1B prevailing-wage filings. Every percentile traces to a named public source — no anonymous self-reported numbers, no forum threads.
Frequently asked questions
Where does this project manager salary data for Sacramento, CA come from?
Every percentile for project manager roles in Sacramento, CA is sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) data and Department of Labor OFLC H-1B prevailing-wage filings — public government records, not anonymous self-reported figures.
Are Sacramento, CA project manager salaries self-reported?
No. Unlike crowd-sourced salary sites, every band for this Sacramento, CA figure traces to a named public source (BLS OES, DOL OFLC) — no forum threads, no unverified user submissions.
How are the P25–P90 percentiles calculated for Sacramento, CA?
They come from BLS OES percentile wage estimates for project manager roles in the Sacramento, CA metropolitan area, supplemented by DOL prevailing-wage data where employer sponsorship is common.
How current is the Sacramento, CA data?
BLS OES is updated annually and DOL OFLC filings are released through the year; the project manager figures for Sacramento, CA refresh on a quarterly cadence.
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Sources: BLS OES, DOL OFLC public filings. Updated quarterly.