Project Management Specialists Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $89,390 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $42.98
10th percentile $49,860
90th percentile $155,070
Employed locally 250
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,860
    25th
    $67,030
    50th (median)
    $89,390
    75th
    $131,350
    90th
    $155,070

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $64,250
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,370
    Human Resources Specialists $64,190
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $65,780
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $55,560
    Loan Officers $76,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Project Management Specialists make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Northwest Illinois is $42.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.69 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Project Management Specialists salaries?

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Northwest Illinois is 11.3% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,860 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,030.