The salary trajectory of a Associate Project Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $81,971 per year (estimate) and goes up to $210,353 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Associate Project Manager at Optum is $81,973 per year or $39 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $129,756 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $64,775 (25th percentile) and $104,676 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 10 salaries submitted by Optum Associate Project Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Associate Project Manager professionals typically earn between $31 and $50 per hour.
Associate Project Manager professionals typically earn between $5,398 and $8,723 monthly.