Project Management Specialists Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $101,510 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $48.80
10th percentile $63,390
90th percentile $165,770
Employed locally 430
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,390
    25th
    $79,830
    50th (median)
    $101,510
    75th
    $127,870
    90th
    $165,770

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 107% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 7% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $82,100
    Accountants and Auditors $84,860
    Human Resources Specialists $79,240
    Management Analysts $95,270
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $68,520
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $82,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Salinas, CA is $48.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Salinas, CA is 0.8% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $63,390 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,830.