Project Management Specialists Salary by State
The national median pay for project management specialists is $102,320 a year. By state, it ranges from $77,170 in Arkansas to $124,160 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $61,580
- 25th percentile
- $78,440
- Median
- $102,320
- 75th percentile
- $133,100
- Top 10%
- $167,970
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 1,066,670 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $124,160 | +21% | $74,750 | $202,120 | 36,240 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $122,980 | +20% | $74,410 | $190,600 | 28,300 |
| 3 | Delaware | $122,190 | +19% | $74,770 | $166,660 | 1,770 |
| 4 | New York | $121,040 | +18% | $74,580 | $192,160 | 68,020 |
| 5 | California | $120,910 | +18% | $69,180 | $188,560 | 114,380 |
| 6 | Virginia | $120,840 | +18% | $68,020 | $179,970 | 43,860 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $114,190 | +12% | $72,800 | $174,840 | 21,960 |
| 8 | Colorado | $110,050 | +8% | $68,990 | $171,630 | 32,390 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $106,970 | +5% | $63,430 | $173,000 | 4,330 |
| 10 | Oregon | $105,480 | +3% | $65,310 | $168,480 | 19,380 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $105,240 | +3% | $66,470 | $167,010 | 8,410 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $104,900 | +3% | $64,080 | $194,170 | 5,170 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $104,680 | +2% | $63,750 | $170,050 | 3,880 |
| 14 | Maryland | $104,040 | +2% | $62,890 | $167,040 | 30,530 |
| 15 | Illinois | $103,470 | +1% | $65,300 | $163,910 | 27,180 |
| 16 | Georgia | $102,140 | 0% | $58,290 | $163,320 | 28,900 |
| 17 | Maine | $101,830 | 0% | $63,560 | $147,640 | 2,620 |
| 18 | Michigan | $100,970 | −1% | $61,980 | $154,260 | 25,330 |
| 19 | Alabama | $100,820 | −1% | $63,550 | $164,910 | 3,190 |
| 20 | North Carolina | $100,820 | −1% | $61,570 | $164,050 | 36,200 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $100,150 | −2% | $61,600 | $160,560 | 36,150 |
| 22 | Kansas | $100,010 | −2% | $59,540 | $165,000 | 6,030 |
| 23 | Nevada | $99,940 | −2% | $61,610 | $162,830 | 8,290 |
| 24 | Alaska | $99,580 | −3% | $53,360 | $160,710 | 1,950 |
| 25 | Arizona | $99,050 | −3% | $62,050 | $161,870 | 22,920 |
| 26 | Texas | $98,440 | −4% | $57,460 | $162,780 | 138,960 |
| 27 | Florida | $98,070 | −4% | $59,070 | $161,250 | 76,370 |
| 28 | Minnesota | $97,860 | −4% | $65,040 | $141,490 | 18,850 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $97,580 | −5% | $60,840 | $139,140 | 21,610 |
| 30 | Utah | $96,720 | −5% | $56,840 | $159,240 | 16,450 |
| 31 | Iowa | $96,540 | −6% | $62,000 | $150,290 | 6,720 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $96,160 | −6% | $62,300 | $139,320 | 2,020 |
| 33 | Ohio | $95,770 | −6% | $59,280 | $160,570 | 34,260 |
| 34 | Idaho | $95,630 | −7% | $61,090 | $165,140 | 5,750 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $95,040 | −7% | $56,710 | $159,310 | 17,040 |
| 36 | Indiana | $95,020 | −7% | $59,120 | $149,350 | 11,970 |
| 37 | Missouri | $94,660 | −7% | $56,660 | $157,650 | 21,460 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $94,080 | −8% | $54,750 | $151,500 | 1,180 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $91,780 | −10% | $54,070 | $149,460 | 2,520 |
| 40 | New Hampshire | $90,890 | −11% | $60,950 | $144,920 | 3,840 |
| 41 | Montana | $87,890 | −14% | $58,680 | $143,170 | 2,940 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $86,240 | −16% | $53,990 | $142,950 | 11,220 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $85,890 | −16% | $56,450 | $135,350 | 20,780 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $84,850 | −17% | $56,400 | $143,780 | 8,050 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $82,250 | −20% | $58,000 | $130,400 | 1,310 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $81,700 | −20% | $52,090 | $131,670 | 10,250 |
| 47 | Vermont | $80,800 | −21% | $61,950 | $128,110 | 1,190 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $80,150 | −22% | $51,630 | $129,560 | 3,190 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $78,870 | −23% | $50,840 | $140,140 | 4,320 |
| 50 | Hawaii | $78,000 | −24% | $53,930 | $150,440 | 1,560 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $77,170 | −25% | $47,620 | $133,420 | 5,510 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Project Management Specialists salary questions
Which state pays project management specialists the most?
Washington, with a median of $124,160 a year (+21% vs. the national median of $102,320). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays project management specialists the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $77,170 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most project management specialists work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 138,960, with a median of $98,440.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.