Project Management Specialists Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $96,070 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $46.19
10th percentile $54,010
90th percentile $147,510
Employed locally 6,820
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,010
    25th
    $71,120
    50th (median)
    $96,070
    75th
    $122,600
    90th
    $147,510

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 130% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 30% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $108,610
    Napa, CA $106,720
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $103,320
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $102,050
    State College, PA $101,620
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $101,230

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,550
    Human Resources Specialists $63,580
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $76,850
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,400
    Management Analysts $89,060
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $68,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Pittsburgh, PA is $46.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 4.6% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $54,010 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,120.