Project Management Specialists Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $110,500 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $53.13
10th percentile $73,380
90th percentile $168,930
Employed locally 1,590
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,380
    25th
    $89,270
    50th (median)
    $110,500
    75th
    $137,390
    90th
    $168,930

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 115% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 15% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $121,680
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $102,050
    Vineland, NJ $99,940
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $99,460
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $95,200

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $86,410
    Accountants and Auditors $97,670
    Management Analysts $99,380
    Compliance Officers $82,760
    Human Resources Specialists $77,050
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $84,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Trenton, NJ is $53.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Trenton, NJ is 9.7% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $73,380 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,270.