Project Management Specialists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $132,530 +31.5% vs national
Median hourly $63.71
10th percentile $79,090
90th percentile $205,870
Employed locally 21,650
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,090
    25th
    $100,830
    50th (median)
    $132,530
    75th
    $168,120
    90th
    $205,870

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 99% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 1% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Project Management Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,250
    Boulder, CO $125,960
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,390
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $123,670
    Huntsville, AL $122,430
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $121,680

    Nearby metros — Project Management Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,250
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $118,210
    California $111,300
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $110,010
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $109,700
    Vallejo, CA $108,640

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $100,440
    Accountants and Auditors $105,750
    Management Analysts $128,120
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $124,840
    Human Resources Specialists $100,600
    Financial and Investment Analysts $128,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Project Management Specialists make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in San Francisco, CA is $63.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.15 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Project Management Specialists salaries?

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in San Francisco, CA is 31.5% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $79,090 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,830.