Project Management Specialists Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $87,730 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $42.18
10th percentile $52,250
90th percentile $130,370
Employed locally 530
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,250
    25th
    $70,420
    50th (median)
    $87,730
    75th
    $109,450
    90th
    $130,370

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$76,290
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77,160
    Human Resources Specialists$66,850
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$59,500
    Compliance Officers$71,110
    Training and Development Specialists$59,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Maryland is $42.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Maryland is 12.9% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $52,250 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,420.