SOC 13-1082 · May 2025 · United States
Project Management Specialists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Project Management Specialists across the United States is $102,320 per year, measured over 1,066,670 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $124,160.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Project Management Specialists
Pay for this occupation varies by 60.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $124,160 and Arkansas pays $77,170.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $124,160 | 36,240 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $122,980 | 28,300 | |
| 3 | Delaware | $122,190 | 1,770 | |
| 4 | New York | $121,040 | 68,020 | |
| 5 | California | $120,910 | 114,380 | |
| 6 | Virginia | $120,840 | 43,860 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $114,190 | 21,960 | |
| 8 | Colorado | $110,050 | 32,390 | |
| 9 | New Mexico | $106,970 | 4,330 | |
| 10 | Oregon | $105,480 | 19,380 |
States with the most Project Management Specialists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 138,960 | $98,440 | |
| 2 | California | 114,380 | $120,910 | |
| 3 | Florida | 76,370 | $98,070 | |
| 4 | New York | 68,020 | $121,040 | |
| 5 | Virginia | 43,860 | $120,840 | |
| 6 | Washington | 36,240 | $124,160 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 36,200 | $100,820 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 36,150 | $100,150 | |
| 9 | Ohio | 34,260 | $95,770 | |
| 10 | Colorado | 32,390 | $110,050 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dothan | $135,260 | 60 |
| 2 | San Jose | $135,120 | 10,300 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $135,040 | 20,770 |
| 4 | Seattle | $130,380 | 26,910 |
| 5 | Washington | $127,030 | 38,230 |
| 6 | New York | $126,660 | 68,910 |
| 7 | Kennewick | $125,940 | 1,260 |
| 8 | Sacramento | $124,350 | 6,860 |
| 9 | Peoria | $123,730 | 730 |
| 10 | Boulder | $122,040 | 2,920 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.