Project Management Specialists Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $89,760 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $43.16
10th percentile $49,950
90th percentile $138,110
Employed locally 360
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,950
    25th
    $67,160
    50th (median)
    $89,760
    75th
    $121,570
    90th
    $138,110

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 155% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 55% 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
    Winchester, VA-WV $94,970
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $87,780
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $84,760
    Wheeling, WV-OH $83,280
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $79,660

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $67,600
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $61,720
    Human Resources Specialists $56,820
    Compliance Officers $63,270
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $64,170
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $50,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Charleston, WV is $43.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Charleston, WV is 10.9% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,950 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,160.