Project Management Specialists Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $77,070 -23.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.05
10th percentile $35,350
90th percentile $124,110
Employed locally 210
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,350
    25th
    $51,730
    50th (median)
    $77,070
    75th
    $99,210
    90th
    $124,110

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 123% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 23% 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
    Warner Robins, GA $111,380
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $102,790
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $102,760
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $100,950
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $100,550
    Michigan $99,790

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $57,400
    Accountants and Auditors $73,940
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,260
    Human Resources Specialists $54,240
    Training and Development Specialists $51,850
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $63,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Athens, GA is $37.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Athens, GA is 23.5% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,350 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,730.