Project Management Specialists Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $82,400 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $39.62
10th percentile $48,600
90th percentile $133,960
Employed locally 1,910
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,600
    25th
    $65,610
    50th (median)
    $82,400
    75th
    $103,830
    90th
    $133,960

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 132% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 32% 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
    Delaware $114,310
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $110,130
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $107,880
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $107,280

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,650
    Accountants and Auditors $75,780
    Human Resources Specialists $66,300
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,300
    Management Analysts $97,060
    Compliance Officers $77,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Project Management Specialists make per hour in New Orleans?

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in New Orleans, LA is $39.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.13 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans above or below average for Project Management Specialists salaries?

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in New Orleans, LA is 18.2% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,600 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,610.