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title: "What Do Project Manager Jobs Pay in Phoenix, and What Are Employers Looking For?"
description: "Phoenix's PM market is active and competitive. Mid-level Project Managers typically earn $100K–$120K, while senior roles at larger contractors and owner…"
url: https://amundsongroup.com/faq/what-do-project-manager-jobs-pay-in-phoenix-and-what-are-employers-looking-for/
published: 2026-06-17
modified: 2026-10-25
publisher: Amundson Group
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# What Do Project Manager Jobs Pay in Phoenix, and What Are Employers Looking For?

Phoenix's project manager market is active and competitive. Pay moves based on project size and complexity, sector (heavy civil, data center, and rail roles tend to run above comparable work), years of experience, certifications such as PMP, and whether the role requires travel. Employers consistently look for five or more years of PM experience, eight or more for senior positions, a degree in construction management or engineering, and strong skills in scheduling, budgeting, and subcontractor coordination. Amundson Group places project managers in Phoenix across heavy civil, site development, data center, and rail work, drawing on a network of 90,000+ construction professionals. For current pay ranges by role, see our Construction Placement Pay Index at [https://amundsongroup.com/construction-pay-index/](https://amundsongroup.com/construction-pay-index/)

More from Amundson Group: [our Phoenix construction recruiting page](https://amundsongroup.com/construction-recruiters-phoenix/) and [our Arizona construction recruiting guide](https://amundsongroup.com/construction-recruiters-arizona-2026/).

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