Project Management Specialists Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $82,540 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.69
10th percentile $51,530
90th percentile $137,420
Employed locally 890
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,530
    25th
    $65,360
    50th (median)
    $82,540
    75th
    $108,580
    90th
    $137,420

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 122% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 22% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $123,670
    Vallejo, CA $108,640
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $104,990
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $102,300
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,100

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $71,770
    Human Resources Specialists $65,530
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,950
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $70,430
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,600
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $60,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Roanoke, VA is $39.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Roanoke, VA is 18.1% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $51,530 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,360.