Project Management Specialists Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $101,520 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $48.81
10th percentile $61,820
90th percentile $162,360
Employed locally 7,310
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,820
    25th
    $77,240
    50th (median)
    $101,520
    75th
    $131,490
    90th
    $162,360

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 106% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 6% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,530
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $110,500
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $110,000
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $104,990
    Anchorage, AK $104,040
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $102,790

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,400
    Accountants and Auditors $80,650
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,600
    Human Resources Specialists $72,240
    Management Analysts $84,120
    Training and Development Specialists $64,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Raleigh, NC is $48.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Raleigh, NC is 0.8% above 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $61,820 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,240.