Project Management Specialists Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $76,740 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.90
10th percentile $50,270
90th percentile $134,520
Employed locally 890
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,270
    25th
    $63,710
    50th (median)
    $76,740
    75th
    $102,000
    90th
    $134,520

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 130% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 30% 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
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $103,320
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $100,550
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $99,370
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $99,050
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $98,120
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $97,340

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $50,650
    Accountants and Auditors $73,380
    Human Resources Specialists $60,110
    Management Analysts $73,210
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,490
    Training and Development Specialists $55,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Gainesville, FL is $36.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Gainesville, FL is 23.8% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,270 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,710.