Project Management Specialists Salary in Rocky Mount, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rocky Mount, NC

Median annual salary $98,800 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $47.50
10th percentile $57,100
90th percentile $143,140
Employed locally 280
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,100
    25th
    $75,680
    50th (median)
    $98,800
    75th
    $120,520
    90th
    $143,140

    Rocky Mount economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 172% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 72% 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 Rocky Mount, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$79,090
    Accountants and Auditors$73,450
    Human Resources Specialists$61,580
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$66,990
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$66,960
    Training and Development Specialists$57,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Project Management Specialists make per hour in Rocky Mount?

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Rocky Mount, NC is $47.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.67 or more per hour.

    Is Rocky Mount above or below average for Project Management Specialists salaries?

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Rocky Mount, NC is 1.9% 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 Rocky Mount?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $57,100 per year in Rocky Mount, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,680.