The occupational title of assistant project manager is most commonly found in the construction industry. Under the supervision of a construction manager, these professionals oversee one or several construction projects to ensure projects are running efficiently and completed within required timelines and financial budgets. In March 2011, PayScale reported average salaries based on 1,705 individuals working in this occupation.
Average Salary
Average salaries for this occupation range from $41,331 to $61,432 per year. Assistant project managers who receive bonuses earned averages ranging from $1,012 to $4,919 per year. Those who receive profit sharing earn averages ranging from $1,239 to $4,089 per year. And 83 percent of assistant project managers also receive health benefits.
Qualifications
Most employers require a bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering for this occupation. In some cases, employers hire new graduates into this role to train them for future promotional opportunities in construction management. Other employers require at least two years of experience overseeing construction projects. Of the assistant project managers reporting their wages to PayScale, those who obtained a bachelor's degree in construction management earn average salaries ranging from $39,067 to $68,784 per year. Those with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering earn average salaries ranging from $56,622 to $71,473 per year.
Industries
These professionals can work in a variety of construction and electrical contracting industries. The highest wages were in the electrical contractor/electrician industry where assistant project managers earn average salaries ranging from $40,609 to $60,418 per year. In the commercial/residential construction and development industry, average salaries range from $38,912 to $57,410 per year. In the general contractor industry, average salaries range from $38,380 to $56,433 per year.
Geography
The highest levels of assistant project managers are in New York, Chicago, Boston and Houston. In New York, average salaries range from $44,562 to $68,506 per year. In Chicago, average salaries range from $37,494 to $62,715 per year. The highest salaries are in Las Vegas, Nevada and Irvine, California. In Las Vegas, assistant project managers earn average salaries ranging from $50,808 to $70,177 per year and in Irvine, average salaries range from $54,095 to $76,291 per year.
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