Project Management Specialists Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $78,000 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.50
10th percentile $51,490
90th percentile $128,530
Employed locally 130
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,490
    25th
    $57,570
    50th (median)
    $78,000
    75th
    $100,000
    90th
    $128,530

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 132% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 32% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $86,610
    Williamsport, PA $84,900
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $84,350
    Jackson, MS $74,240

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $62,270
    Human Resources Specialists $48,820
    Loan Officers $59,810
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $68,200
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $46,030
    Training and Development Specialists $44,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Hattiesburg, MS is $37.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 22.6% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $51,490 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,570.