Updated 2026-04-22 · BLS OEWS May 2024

Project Manager jobs in San Diego, CA

153 project managers employed in metro (BLS May 2024) · $123,063 median · 25% above the national median.

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Project Manager pay in San Diego, CA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the San Diego metro. Half of Project Managers earn inside that band.

25th$90,026 Median$123,063 75th$150,912 vs US25% above the national median

Source: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2024 OEWS estimates. Full Project Manager salary guide →

Project Manager pay bands in San Diego 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.

Staff Project Manager

Typical staff band in San Diego

Example (illustrative)

Location: San Diego, CA
Typical pay range: $100,911–$150,875
Common on: iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Staff Project Manager

Typical staff band in San Diego

Example (illustrative)

Location: San Diego, CA
Typical pay range: $108,295–$135,369
Common on: Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Lead Project Manager

Typical lead band in San Diego

Example (illustrative)

Location: San Diego, CA
Typical pay range: $117,525–$153,090
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Project Manager

Typical entry level band in San Diego

Example (illustrative)

Location: San Diego, CA
Typical pay range: $106,449–$137,584
Common on: Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Senior Project Manager

Typical senior band in San Diego

Example (illustrative)

Location: San Diego, CA
Typical pay range: $113,833–$142,014
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

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Project Manager Career Ladder — San Diego Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to San Diego’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

Entry Project Manager0–2 yrs$88,605
Mid Project Manager2–5 yrs$116,909
Senior Project Manager5–8 yrs$147,675
Staff Project Manager8–12 yrs$178,441
Lead Project Manager12+ yrs$209,207

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2024 occupational percentiles for 15-xxxx codes.

Employers in the Project Manager hiring market in San Diego

TechCorp Solutions
Talent Bridge
Summit Enterprises
Apex Staffing
NexGen Group

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 San Diego post Project Manager jobs

Employers in the San Diego metro typically post Project Manager roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

What San Diego 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 San Diego, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Project Manager earn in San Diego, CA?: Median $123,063/yr. 25th–75th percentile runs $90,026–$150,912. Source: BLS OEWS May 2024.
How many Project Manager jobs are there in San Diego?: BLS OEWS May 2024 reports approximately 153 Project Manager roles employed in the San Diego metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do San Diego 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 San Diego and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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