Project Management Specialists Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $87,120 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $41.89
10th percentile $56,230
90th percentile $128,370
Employed locally 390
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,230
    25th
    $68,910
    50th (median)
    $87,120
    75th
    $107,860
    90th
    $128,370

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 122% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 22% 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
    Boulder, CO $125,960
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,390
    Fairbanks-College, AK $112,900
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $110,760
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $109,970

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,230
    Accountants and Auditors $73,460
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,440
    Human Resources Specialists $62,890
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $58,820
    Cost Estimators $75,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Project Management Specialists make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Grand Junction, CO is $41.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.81 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Project Management Specialists salaries?

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Grand Junction, CO is 13.5% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $56,230 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,910.