Project Management Specialists Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $79,470 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.21
10th percentile $52,980
90th percentile $131,230
Employed locally 520
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,980
    25th
    $64,430
    50th (median)
    $79,470
    75th
    $103,050
    90th
    $131,230

    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

    Related occupations in Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $65,300
    Human Resources Specialists $57,740
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $68,170
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,140
    Training and Development Specialists $60,540
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $61,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Project Management Specialists make per hour in Southern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Southern Ohio is $38.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.18 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Ohio above or below average for Project Management Specialists salaries?

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Southern Ohio is 21.1% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $52,980 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,430.