Project Management Specialists Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $95,180 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.76
10th percentile $56,720
90th percentile $132,640
Employed locally 470
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,720
    25th
    $70,860
    50th (median)
    $95,180
    75th
    $116,360
    90th
    $132,640

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 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
    Lexington Park, MD $108,610
    Napa, CA $106,720
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $103,320
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $102,050
    State College, PA $101,620
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $101,230

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $64,840
    Human Resources Specialists $60,280
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,050
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $60,450
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,720
    Management Analysts $84,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Erie, PA is $45.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Erie, PA is 5.5% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $56,720 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,860.