Project Management Specialists Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $97,430 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $46.84
10th percentile $56,840
90th percentile $153,770
Employed locally 50
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,840
    25th
    $77,090
    50th (median)
    $97,430
    75th
    $122,690
    90th
    $153,770

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 162% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 62% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,250
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $123,670
    Huntsville, AL $122,430
    Dothan, AL $120,630
    California $111,300
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $110,130

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $73,390
    Human Resources Specialists $66,420
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $51,910
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $65,100
    Logisticians $82,820
    Loan Officers $61,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Tuscaloosa, AL is $46.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 3.3% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $56,840 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,090.