Project Management Specialists Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $96,320 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $46.31
10th percentile $60,790
90th percentile $140,060
Employed locally 330
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,790
    25th
    $68,760
    50th (median)
    $96,320
    75th
    $135,190
    90th
    $140,060

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 141% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 41% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $112,900
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $101,590
    Jackson, MI $99,290
    Kansas City, MO-KS $98,000
    Jacksonville, FL $95,980
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $87,250

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $72,260
    Management Analysts $64,800
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,660
    Human Resources Specialists $72,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,740
    Training and Development Specialists $56,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Topeka, KS is $46.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Topeka, KS is 4.4% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $60,790 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,760.