Project Management Specialists Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $95,490 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $45.91
10th percentile $56,410
90th percentile $138,710
Employed locally 190
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,410
    25th
    $76,190
    50th (median)
    $95,490
    75th
    $124,800
    90th
    $138,710

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 147% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 47% 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 Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $78,670
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,630
    Human Resources Specialists $74,570
    Management Analysts $77,610
    Training and Development Specialists $56,500
    Compliance Officers $80,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Merced, CA is $45.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Merced, CA is 5.2% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $56,410 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,190.