Project Management Specialists Salary in Wheeling, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wheeling, WV-OH

Median annual salary $83,280 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $40.04
10th percentile $50,650
90th percentile $132,660
Employed locally 160
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,650
    25th
    $64,730
    50th (median)
    $83,280
    75th
    $121,340
    90th
    $132,660

    Wheeling economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,705 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 142% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 42% 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
    Winchester, VA-WV $94,970
    Charleston, WV $89,760
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $87,780
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $84,760
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $79,660

    Related occupations in Wheeling, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $64,440
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,820
    Human Resources Specialists $61,640
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $51,410
    Compliance Officers $64,140
    Loan Officers $57,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Wheeling, WV-OH is $40.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Wheeling, WV-OH is 17.3% 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 Wheeling?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,650 per year in Wheeling, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,730.