Project Management Specialists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $118,210 +17.3% vs national
Median hourly $56.83
10th percentile $67,460
90th percentile $172,280
Employed locally 6,460
National median $100,750

Compare Project Management Specialists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Sacramento, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Project Management Specialists
in
Sacramento, CA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,460
    25th
    $85,340
    50th (median)
    $118,210
    75th
    $142,580
    90th
    $172,280

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 126% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 26% 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
    California $111,300
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $110,010
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $109,700
    Vallejo, CA $108,640

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts $82,180
    Accountants and Auditors $89,680
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,390
    Human Resources Specialists $79,630
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,440
    Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $65,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Sacramento, CA is $56.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Sacramento, CA is 17.3% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $67,460 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,340.