Project Management Specialists Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $101,420 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.76
10th percentile $60,390
90th percentile $134,920
Employed locally 170
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,390
    25th
    $75,460
    50th (median)
    $101,420
    75th
    $128,700
    90th
    $134,920

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 180% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 80% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,530
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $118,210
    California $111,300
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $110,010
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $109,700

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Compliance Officers $101,110
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,090
    Accountants and Auditors $76,590
    Management Analysts $82,750
    Human Resources Specialists $67,460
    Training and Development Specialists $50,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Project Management Specialists make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in El Centro, CA is $48.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.26 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Project Management Specialists salaries?

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in El Centro, CA is 0.7% above 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $60,390 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,460.