Project Management Specialists Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $87,410 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $42.02
10th percentile $56,470
90th percentile $145,030
Employed locally 1,350
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,470
    25th
    $70,620
    50th (median)
    $87,410
    75th
    $119,990
    90th
    $145,030

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 119% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 19% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,530
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $110,500
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $110,000
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $104,990
    Anchorage, AK $104,040
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $102,790

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $72,350
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $70,600
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $68,030
    Human Resources Specialists $63,710
    Training and Development Specialists $57,410
    Loan Officers $81,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Wilmington, NC is $42.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Wilmington, NC is 13.2% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $56,470 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,620.