Project Management Specialists Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $87,430 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $42.04
10th percentile $61,210
90th percentile $138,200
Employed locally 1,340
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,210
    25th
    $76,050
    50th (median)
    $87,430
    75th
    $110,590
    90th
    $138,200

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 99% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 1% below 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $118,210
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $110,130
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $106,390
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $104,990
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $104,580
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $104,390

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $82,600
    Accountants and Auditors $82,580
    Human Resources Specialists $69,620
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $74,300
    Management Analysts $84,680
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $80,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Portland, ME is $42.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Portland, ME is 13.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $61,210 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,050.