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

    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.