Project Management Specialists Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $82,620 -18% vs national
Median hourly $39.72
10th percentile $53,060
90th percentile $120,430
Employed locally 290
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,060
    25th
    $66,330
    50th (median)
    $82,620
    75th
    $104,350
    90th
    $120,430

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 128% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 28% 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
    Huntsville, AL $122,430
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $118,210
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $110,000
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $108,830
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $104,640
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $103,320

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $64,620
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,270
    Human Resources Specialists $65,440
    Training and Development Specialists $63,980
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $70,130
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Champaign, IL is $39.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Champaign, IL is 18% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $53,060 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,330.