Project Management Specialists Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $84,980 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $40.86
10th percentile $52,540
90th percentile $144,000
Employed locally 2,290
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,540
    25th
    $63,500
    50th (median)
    $84,980
    75th
    $110,900
    90th
    $144,000

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 125% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 25% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $100,010
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $94,030
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $92,290
    Yuma, AZ $88,440
    Flagstaff, AZ $80,770
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $79,450

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$75,750
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$86,230
    Human Resources Specialists$62,220
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$57,870
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$77,200
    Compliance Officers$69,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Tucson, AZ is $40.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Tucson, AZ is 15.7% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $52,540 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,500.