Project Manager market brief · Columbus, OH
Project Manager Jobs in Columbus, OH
209 project manager openings are live in the Columbus, OH area from 104 employers, led by JPMC, Vertiv, and AEP. The middle half of posted salaries runs $89,250–$130,000 a year (median $102,000), from the 41% of listings that disclose pay. Mid-level roles are the largest group, at 36% of openings. 7% of listings accept remote work.
Data updated Oct 10, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 209
- Live project manager openings currently tracked in the Columbus market.
Companies hiring
- 104
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $102,000
- 41% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
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Level mix
Career ladder
Columbus is mid-level-heavy for project manager roles: 41% of currently tracked openings with a derived level sit at mid-level. Entry-level openings exist, but they are a smaller slice of the market.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
209
Hiring employers
104
Salary coverage
41%
Median experience
5.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
105
47 companies · $99,300 median
Established employers
32
24 companies · $130,000 median
Top of market
10
8 companies
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$89,250
P50
$102,000
P75
$130,000
P90
$145,000
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay.
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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare project manager opportunities in Columbus, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 209 live roles tracked in this market.
- 104 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Oct 10, 2026.
A practical market plan for Project Manager in Columbus
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
209 project manager openings across 104 employers establish the current Columbus opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Mid-level leads the derived level mix with 75 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
JPMC is one of the most active visible employers, with 21 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 104 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 8 of 209 matches
Representative openings
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Project Manager jobs in Columbus: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
- 01
How many project manager jobs are open in Columbus?
Metaintro tracks 209 live project manager openings from 104 employers in the Columbus, OH area over the last 30 days.
- 02
What do project manager jobs in Columbus pay?
The median posted salary is $102,000 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $89,250 to $130,000. Based on the 41% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 03
Which experience level has the most project manager openings in Columbus?
Mid-level roles lead with 75 openings. Experience level is known for 87% of this market's listings.
- 04
Which companies are hiring for project manager jobs in Columbus?
JPMC, Vertiv, AEP, and Northstar Energy Solutions, LLC. have the most open project manager roles here right now, out of 104 hiring employers.
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