Project Management Specialists Salary in California
Project Management Specialists in California earn a median of $120,910 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $120,910
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($102,320)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 114,380
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,180; the top 10% earn over $188,560. Nationally the range is $61,580 to $167,970.
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Project Management Specialists pay in California
How much do project management specialists make in California?
The median is $120,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,180 and the top 10% earn over $188,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for project management specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+18% vs. the national median of $102,320). Living costs are not included.