Project Management Specialists Salary in East Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $82,070 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.46
10th percentile $48,860
90th percentile $137,940
Employed locally 360
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,860
    25th
    $62,630
    50th (median)
    $82,070
    75th
    $107,770
    90th
    $137,940

    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

    Related occupations in East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $67,800
    Human Resources Specialists $59,100
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $59,920
    Training and Development Specialists $50,130
    Loan Officers $62,170
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $56,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Project Management Specialists make per hour in East Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in East Tennessee is $39.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.91 or more per hour.

    Is East Tennessee above or below average for Project Management Specialists salaries?

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in East Tennessee is 18.5% 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 East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,860 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,630.