Project Management Specialists Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $103,820 +3% vs national
Median hourly $49.91
10th percentile $60,890
90th percentile $168,380
Employed locally 38,920
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,890
    25th
    $78,990
    50th (median)
    $103,820
    75th
    $134,120
    90th
    $168,380

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 111% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 11% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,530
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $118,210
    California $111,300
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $110,010
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $109,700

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $93,890
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,240
    Management Analysts $107,470
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,620
    Human Resources Specialists $79,330
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $77,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Project Management Specialists make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Los Angeles, CA is $49.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $89.05 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Project Management Specialists salaries?

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Los Angeles, CA is 3% above 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $60,890 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,990.