Mid-Level
Program Manager
Career Level
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Work Personality
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Enterprisingleading, persuading
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
Based on Holland Code framework
Industries that often hire Program Managers
Job markets for Program Managers
Employment concentration · ~400 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
What it's like
What it's like to be a Program Manager
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What people in this role value
RelationshipsAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
Working ConditionsAbove avg
RecognitionAbove avg
AchievementAbove avg
SupportModerate
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Career Paths
Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.
Earning potential across this track
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Program Managers (SOC 11-1021.00, 11-9151.00, 27-2012.03), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
Career Growth OptionsBusiness Operations track →
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The Broader Landscape
Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.
$43K–$208K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
3.9M
U.S. Employment
+5.23%
10yr Growth
340K
Annual Openings
How this category is changing
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034
Skills & Requirements
SpeakingCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessTime ManagementCoordinationMonitoringActive ListeningReading Comprehension
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Mapped SOC Codes
11-1021.0011-9151.0027-2012.03
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