Project Management Specialists Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $83,120 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.96
10th percentile $52,140
90th percentile $129,660
Employed locally 340
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,140
    25th
    $68,790
    50th (median)
    $83,120
    75th
    $108,760
    90th
    $129,660

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 112% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 12% 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
    Virginia $114,990
    California $111,300
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $109,970
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $107,060
    District of Columbia $103,190

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$66,920
    Accountants and Auditors$72,470
    Human Resources Specialists$67,720
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$61,690
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$64,760
    Management Analysts$83,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Project Management Specialists make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Iowa City, IA is $39.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.29 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Project Management Specialists salaries?

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Iowa City, IA is 17.5% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $52,140 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,790.