Project Management Specialists Salary in West Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $84,790 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $40.76
10th percentile $53,870
90th percentile $145,020
Employed locally 240
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,870
    25th
    $63,560
    50th (median)
    $84,790
    75th
    $118,610
    90th
    $145,020

    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

    Related occupations in West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $65,000
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $62,870
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,790
    Human Resources Specialists $61,040
    Loan Officers $76,270
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $56,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Project Management Specialists make per hour in West Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in West Central Illinois is $40.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.61 or more per hour.

    Is West Central Illinois above or below average for Project Management Specialists salaries?

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in West Central Illinois is 15.8% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $53,870 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,560.