Project Management Specialists

Business Management • Business & Finance Careers

Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer. Excludes "Management Occupations" (11-0000), "Logisticians" (13-1081), "Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners" (13-1121), and "Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks" (43-5061).

Typical Salary (Median)
$100,750
(2024 BLS data)
Half earn more, half earn less
Average Salary (Mean)
$108,100
Mathematical average of all salaries
National Employment
1,006,160
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
BLS Code: 131082

Understanding Salary Statistics: The typical salary (median) shows what a middle-of-the-road Project Management Specialists earns, making it useful for salary negotiations. The average salary (mean) can be higher due to top earners and is often used in industry reports.

Salary Distribution

National salary ranges for Project Management Specialists (2024)

10th Percentile
$59,830
25th Percentile
$76,950
75th Percentile
$131,660
90th Percentile
$165,790

Top Industries

Industries with the most Project Management Specialists positions

1
Cross-industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local Government
1,006,160
$108,100 avg
2
Cross-industry, Private Ownership Only
951,810
$108,900 avg
3
Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
294,870
$115,650 avg
4
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
294,870
$115,650 avg
5
Sector 23 - Construction
218,160
$101,170 avg

Work Environment

Office

Career Overview

💼 About This Career

Project Management Specialists professionals work in business & finance careers, specifically in business management. This role typically requires bachelor's degree and offers a median salary of $100,750.

📊 Job Market Outlook

The job growth outlook for Project Management Specialists is rated as High. Currently, there are approximately 1,006,160 people employed in this occupation nationwide.

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Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.