Information Technology Project Managers Salary in California
Information Technology Project Managers in California earn a median of $134,440 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Computer Occupations, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $134,440
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($116,580)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 80,150
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,340; the top 10% earn over $222,690. Nationally the range is $55,940 to $188,470.
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Information Technology Project Managers pay in California
How much do information technology project managers make in California?
The median is $134,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,340 and the top 10% earn over $222,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for information technology project managers?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+15% vs. the national median of $116,580). Living costs are not included.