Project Management Specialists Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $102,160 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $49.12
10th percentile $63,610
90th percentile $155,510
Employed locally 440
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,610
    25th
    $79,760
    50th (median)
    $102,160
    75th
    $130,300
    90th
    $155,510

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 93% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 7% below 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$83,070
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$78,770
    Management Analysts$101,930
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$76,440
    Human Resources Specialists$81,280
    Training and Development Specialists$66,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Project Management Specialists make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Santa Cruz, CA is $49.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.62 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Project Management Specialists salaries?

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 1.4% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $63,610 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,760.