Project Management Specialists Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $83,410 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $40.10
10th percentile $59,930
90th percentile $131,970
Employed locally 820
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,930
    25th
    $73,230
    50th (median)
    $83,410
    75th
    $105,650
    90th
    $131,970

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 108% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 8% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $123,670
    Virginia $114,990
    California $111,300
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $109,970
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $107,060
    District of Columbia $103,190

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,770
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,390
    Human Resources Specialists $61,460
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $69,990
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,510
    Management Analysts $95,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Project Management Specialists make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Cedar Rapids, IA is $40.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.83 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Project Management Specialists salaries?

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 17.2% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $59,930 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,230.