SOC 13-1082 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Project Management Specialists — Florence
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL · 9 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Florence, AL is $93,950 a year, trailing the national median of $102,320 by 8.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Florence, AL is $93,950 a year, trailing the national median of $102,320 by 8.2%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $69,050 and $100,360. The lowest tenth earn under $60,480, while the highest tenth earn more than $131,040.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Dothan records the highest median at $135,260. Of the 219 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 24th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,480 | −40.9% |
| 25th | $69,050 | −32.5% |
| Median (50th) | $93,950 | −8.2% |
| 75th | $100,360 | −1.9% |
| 90th | $131,040 | +28.1% |
| Mean | $93,560 | −8.6% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dothan | $135,260 | 60 | |
| 2 | Huntsville | $112,130 | 850 | |
| 3 | Decatur | $106,140 | 100 | |
| 4 | Mobile | $101,300 | 390 | |
| 5 | Birmingham | $100,820 | 910 | |
| 6 | Tuscaloosa | $93,380 | 70 | |
| 7 | Montgomery | $91,080 | 130 | |
| 8 | Daphne | $84,520 | — | |
| 9 | Auburn | $77,690 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florence run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $93,950 goes as far as $105,800 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$93,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$105,800US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $93,950 a year, 8.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,480 to $131,040 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dothan, at $135,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Project Management Specialists in Florence, AL?
The median annual wage is $93,950, or $45.17 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 Florence, AL is 8.2% lower. 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 Florence, AL earns more than $131,040 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,480 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 Dothan, at $135,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Florence, AL. 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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