Project Management Specialists Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $87,250 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $41.95
10th percentile $59,480
90th percentile $145,840
Employed locally 430
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,480
    25th
    $71,090
    50th (median)
    $87,250
    75th
    $125,580
    90th
    $145,840

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 135% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 35% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,250
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $123,670
    Vallejo, CA $108,640
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $104,990
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $102,300
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,100

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $67,490
    Human Resources Specialists $63,580
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,270
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $63,140
    Management Analysts $82,280
    Training and Development Specialists $65,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Blacksburg, VA is $41.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Blacksburg, VA is 13.4% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $59,480 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,090.