Project Management Specialists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $103,090 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $49.56
10th percentile $62,300
90th percentile $222,650
Employed locally 2,630
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,300
    25th
    $78,280
    50th (median)
    $103,090
    75th
    $139,370
    90th
    $222,650

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 152% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 52% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $110,130
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $106,390
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $104,990
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $104,580
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $104,390
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $104,170

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,080
    Accountants and Auditors $79,260
    Human Resources Specialists $69,590
    Management Analysts $89,680
    Training and Development Specialists $63,650
    Compliance Officers $68,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Albuquerque, NM is $49.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 2.3% above 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $62,300 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,280.