Project Management Specialists Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $98,380 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.30
10th percentile $57,550
90th percentile $158,280
Employed locally 1,990
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,550
    25th
    $73,490
    50th (median)
    $98,380
    75th
    $131,090
    90th
    $158,280

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 138% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 38% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Project Management Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,530
    Boulder, CO $125,960
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,390
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $123,670
    Huntsville, AL $122,430

    Nearby metros — Project Management Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $101,180
    Columbus, OH $100,640
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $97,090
    Ohio $96,890
    Cleveland, OH $93,880
    Springfield, OH $87,790

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,980
    Human Resources Specialists $65,590
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $61,840
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,840
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $60,280
    Management Analysts $82,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Project Management Specialists make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Akron, OH is $47.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.89 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Project Management Specialists salaries?

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Akron, OH is 2.4% below the national median of $100,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Project Management Specialists in Akron?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $57,550 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,490.