Project Management Specialists Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $80,990 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.94
10th percentile $50,840
90th percentile $124,510
Employed locally 210
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,840
    25th
    $62,380
    50th (median)
    $80,990
    75th
    $104,400
    90th
    $124,510

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 118% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 18% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $123,670
    Virginia $114,990
    California $111,300
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $109,970
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $107,060
    District of Columbia $103,190

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $71,200
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,010
    Training and Development Specialists $49,540
    Human Resources Specialists $59,970
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $66,040
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $61,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Waterloo, IA is $38.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Waterloo, IA is 19.6% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,840 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,380.