Project Management Specialists salary
- 10th pct
- $61,580
- Middle 50%
- $78,440–$133,100
- 90th pct
- $167,970
The BLS estimates 1,066,670 Project Management Specialists jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $102,320 ($49.19 an hour) (May 2025, SOC 13-1082). Across 416 metros with published figures, medians range from $49,610 in Aguadilla, PR to $157,300 in Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,066,670 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
Full percentile breakdown
BLS · United States
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Where Project Management Specialists earn the most
416 metros · BLS
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $157,300 | 590 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $135,120 | 10,300 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $135,040 | 20,770 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $130,380 | 26,910 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $127,030 | 38,230 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $126,660 | 68,910 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $125,940 | 1,260 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $124,350 | 6,860 |
| Peoria, IL | $123,730 | 730 |
| Boulder, CO | $122,040 | 2,920 |
Largest metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $126,660 | 68,910 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $98,900 | 43,120 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $108,310 | 38,540 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $127,030 | 38,230 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $99,510 | 35,550 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $130,380 | 26,910 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $103,400 | 21,060 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $105,320 | 21,040 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $135,040 | 20,770 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $116,740 | 20,710 |
Employers with the most visa-sponsored filings for this job
12 employers · DOL
| Employer | Filings |
|---|---|
| Amazon | 381 |
| Infosys | 128 |
| 85 | |
| Intuit | 83 |
| Tesla | 69 |
| TT Commerce & Global Services | 53 |
| PayPal | 46 |
| Turner Construction | 45 |
| Asml Us | 40 |
| Tech Mahindra (americas) | 29 |
| JPMorgan Chase & | 26 |
| eBay | 25 |
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All metros (A–Z)
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Questions
What is the median Project Management Specialists salary in the U.S.?
$102,320 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $78,440–$133,100.
How much do Project Management Specialists make an hour?
The BLS U.S. median is $49.19 an hour (May 2025). The middle half earn $37.71–$63.99 an hour, and the 90th percentile is $80.76. These are straight-time wages, before overtime and shift differentials.
Where do Project Management Specialists earn the most?
Highest metro medians: Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area ($157,300), San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($135,120), San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($135,040). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.