Staff Project Manager
Typical staff band in HoustonIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.
Updated 2026-04-22 · BLS OEWS May 2024
Project Manager jobs in Houston, TX
243 project managers employed in metro (BLS May 2024) · $96,121 median · roughly in line with the national median.
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Project Manager pay in Houston, TX
The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Houston metro. Half of Project Managers earn inside that band.
25th$73,481
Median$96,121
75th$113,873
vs USroughly in line with the national median
Source: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2024 OEWS estimates. Full Project Manager salary guide →
Project Manager pay bands in Houston by seniority
The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.
Entry Level Project Manager
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Staff Project Manager
Typical staff band in HoustonIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.
Lead Project Manager
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Entry Level Project Manager
Typical entry level band in HoustonIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.
Project Manager Career Ladder — Houston Metro
Expected pay at each step, scaled to Houston’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.
- Entry Project Manager0–2 yrs$69,207
- Mid Project Manager2–5 yrs$91,314
- Senior Project Manager5–8 yrs$115,345
- Staff Project Manager8–12 yrs$139,375
- Lead Project Manager12+ yrs$163,405
Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2024 occupational percentiles for 15-xxxx codes.
Employers in the Project Manager hiring market in Houston
- Talent Bridge
- Summit Enterprises
- Apex Staffing
- NexGen Group
- TechCorp Solutions
Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.
How employers in Houston post Project Manager jobs
Employers in the Houston metro typically post Project Manager roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:
What Houston Employers Actually Ask Project Managers
Pulled from O*NET work-activities and real interview patterns for this occupation. Practice all four with Jobeezy’s InterviewRide drills.
- Technical
How do you handle scope creep from a client who adds new requests mid-project?
Change control process: document the request, assess impact on timeline/budget/resources, present options, get sign-off.
- Technical
Describe your approach to building a project plan for a project with high uncertainty.
Rolling wave planning: plan in detail for near-term, high-level for future phases. Use risk registers early.
- Technical
How do you manage a team member who is consistently missing milestones?
Private conversation first: diagnose root cause (capacity, clarity, motivation), then escalate to resource management.
- Technical
Tell me about a project that went over budget. What happened and what did you do?
Show you identified the variance early, communicated proactively, and adjusted the project plan.
Project Manager in Houston, TX — Common Questions
- How much does a Project Manager earn in Houston, TX?
- Median $96,121/yr. 25th–75th percentile runs $73,481–$113,873. Source: BLS OEWS May 2024.
- How many Project Manager jobs are there in Houston?
- BLS OEWS May 2024 reports approximately 243 Project Manager roles employed in the Houston metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
- Which ATS platforms do Houston employers use for Project Manager?
- Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
- Does Jobeezy apply to Project Manager jobs for me?
- Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Project Manager openings in Houston and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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