SOC 13-1082 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Project Management Specialists — Baltimore
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $103,720 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $102,320.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $103,720 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $102,320. Half of workers earn between $79,600 and $133,590. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $63,540 and the ninetieth at $167,190.
The area has 14,700 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 10.8 of every thousand jobs. Lexington Park leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $103,700. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 114th of 646 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,540 | −37.9% |
| 25th | $79,600 | −22.2% |
| Median (50th) | $103,720 | +1.4% |
| 75th | $133,590 | +30.6% |
| 90th | $167,190 | +63.4% |
| Mean | $111,580 | +9.1% |
Other metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington Park | $103,700 | 980 | |
| 2 | Hagerstown | $88,600 | 570 | |
| 3 | Salisbury | $80,400 | 320 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Baltimore run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $103,720 buys what $98,781 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 3.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$103,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$98,781US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $103,720 a year, 1.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,540 to $167,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 14,700 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lexington Park, at $103,700.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Project Management Specialists in Baltimore, MD?
The median annual wage is $103,720, or $49.87 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $102,320, so pay in Baltimore, MD is 1.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Baltimore, MD earns more than $167,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,540 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lexington Park, at $103,700 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 14,700 jobs in this occupation in Baltimore, MD. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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