Project Management Specialists Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $93,440 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $44.92
10th percentile $62,040
90th percentile $138,300
Employed locally 2,350
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,040
    25th
    $74,910
    50th (median)
    $93,440
    75th
    $119,540
    90th
    $138,300

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 111% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 11% 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 Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,630
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $84,070
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,090
    Management Analysts $80,260
    Human Resources Specialists $69,120
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $64,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Project Management Specialists make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Des Moines, IA is $44.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.26 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Project Management Specialists salaries?

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Des Moines, IA is 7.3% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $62,040 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,910.