Project Management Specialists Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $98,240 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $47.23
10th percentile $56,460
90th percentile $162,850
Employed locally 1,600
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,460
    25th
    $74,450
    50th (median)
    $98,240
    75th
    $127,980
    90th
    $162,850

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 137% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 37% 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $76,170
    Accountants and Auditors $77,670
    Management Analysts $81,040
    Human Resources Specialists $72,970
    Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $54,080
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Fresno, CA is $47.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Fresno, CA is 2.5% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $56,460 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,450.