Project Management Specialists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $97,990 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $47.11
10th percentile $56,480
90th percentile $166,870
Employed locally 30,830
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,480
    25th
    $73,640
    50th (median)
    $97,990
    75th
    $130,930
    90th
    $166,870

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $99,350
    Midland, TX $98,540
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $98,160
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $94,530
    Corpus Christi, TX $92,450
    Odessa, TX $91,300

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $81,290
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,150
    Human Resources Specialists $69,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,900
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $75,900
    Training and Development Specialists $64,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Houston, TX is $47.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Houston, TX is 2.7% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $56,480 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,640.