Project Management Specialists Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $96,650 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $46.47
10th percentile $62,210
90th percentile $159,990
Employed locally 6,150
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,210
    25th
    $77,000
    50th (median)
    $96,650
    75th
    $127,430
    90th
    $159,990

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 126% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 26% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $108,830
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $107,280
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $102,370
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $102,050
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $99,290
    Eau Claire, WI $97,950

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,760
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,790
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $72,430
    Human Resources Specialists $67,180
    Management Analysts $105,180
    Training and Development Specialists $67,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Milwaukee, WI is $46.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Milwaukee, WI is 4.1% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $62,210 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,000.