Project Management Specialists Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $95,320 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $45.83
10th percentile $47,990
90th percentile $137,310
Employed locally 430
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,990
    25th
    $71,270
    50th (median)
    $95,320
    75th
    $119,510
    90th
    $137,310

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 162% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 62% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,530
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $110,500
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $110,000
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $104,990
    Anchorage, AK $104,040
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $102,790

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $93,770
    Human Resources Specialists $75,690
    Accountants and Auditors $77,790
    Management Analysts $96,780
    Logisticians $90,730
    Training and Development Specialists $54,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Fayetteville, NC is $45.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Fayetteville, NC is 5.4% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,990 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,270.