Project Management Specialists Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $99,630 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $47.90
10th percentile $61,020
90th percentile $160,090
Employed locally 6,710
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,020
    25th
    $76,330
    50th (median)
    $99,630
    75th
    $128,850
    90th
    $160,090

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 116% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 16% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $118,210
    California $111,300
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $110,010
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $109,700

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $69,230
    Accountants and Auditors $83,060
    Human Resources Specialists $73,390
    Management Analysts $92,680
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $71,690
    Training and Development Specialists $56,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Riverside, CA is $47.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Riverside, CA is 1.1% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $61,020 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,330.