Publishing Project Manager Salary in Boston, MA

How much does a Publishing Project Manager make in Boston, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Publishing Project Manager in Boston, MA is $115,382. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $104,244 to $128,902, with most professionals earning between $94,104 and $141,212.

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What is a Publishing Project Manager?

The Publishing Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire process of publishing a book or other written work. This includes coordinating with authors, editors, designers, and printers to ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget. The Project Manager also manages the production schedule, quality control, and distribution of the final product. Additionally, they may be involved in marketing and promoting the published work to ensure its success in the marketplace. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this role, as well as a deep understanding of the publishing industry and the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.

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What does a Publishing Project Manager do?

Common responsibilities of a Publishing Project Manager

Ensure compliance with copyright laws, permissions, and other legal requirements related to publishing projects.

September 01, 2023

Manage the production process, including copyediting, proofreading, typesetting, and printing, to ensure the final product meets quality standards.

September 06, 2023

Communicate project status, updates, and potential issues to internal teams and external partners.

September 19, 2023

Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop and implement strategies for promoting and selling published works.

October 04, 2023

Evaluate and select vendors, suppliers, and freelancers to support project needs and negotiate contracts and agreements.

October 10, 2023

Coordinate with authors, editors, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of content.

October 13, 2023

Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of publishing projects from concept to completion.

October 23, 2023

Monitor and track project expenses, revenue, and profitability to ensure projects are delivered within budget and meet financial targets.

October 31, 2023

Develop and maintain project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to meet project goals and deadlines.

November 16, 2023

Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices to improve project management processes and outcomes.

November 22, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Publishing Project Manager in Boston, MA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

104244

128902

115382

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

108952

136267

121605

What is the average salary for Publishing Project Manager in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Publishing Project Manager in Boston, MA. The base salary for Publishing Project Manager ranges from $104,244 to $128,902 with the average base salary of $115,382. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $108,952 to $136,267 with the average total cash compensation of $121,605.

View Average Salary for Publishing Project Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$115,382	$104,244 - $128,902
Bonus	$6,223	$4,708 - $7,365
Total Pay	$121,605	$108,952 - $136,267

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Publishing Project Manager Salary Near Boston, MA

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CITY, STATE Revere, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,244 - $128,902	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,244 - $128,902	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Malden, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,244 - $128,902	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,244 - $128,902	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,244 - $128,902	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,244 - $128,902	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%

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