Project Management Specialists Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $93,360 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $44.89
10th percentile $58,140
90th percentile $138,700
Employed locally 5,330
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,140
    25th
    $75,290
    50th (median)
    $93,360
    75th
    $119,980
    90th
    $138,700

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 121% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 21% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $123,670
    Washington $117,030
    Virginia $114,990
    Warner Robins, GA $111,380
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $110,500
    Lexington Park, MD $108,610

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$79,560
    Human Resources Specialists$63,000
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$65,700
    Management Analysts$93,770
    Training and Development Specialists$73,150
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$69,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Indianapolis, IN is $44.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Indianapolis, IN is 7.3% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $58,140 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,290.