Project Management Specialists Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $99,330 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.76
10th percentile $58,600
90th percentile $138,480
Employed locally 300
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,600
    25th
    $76,100
    50th (median)
    $99,330
    75th
    $123,240
    90th
    $138,480

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 131% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 31% 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 Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $66,600
    Human Resources Specialists $61,570
    Logisticians $93,480
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,210
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $59,570
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $82,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Dubuque, IA is $47.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Dubuque, IA is 1.4% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $58,600 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,100.