Project Management Specialists Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $92,210 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $44.33
10th percentile $50,860
90th percentile $133,320
Employed locally 260
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,860
    25th
    $69,160
    50th (median)
    $92,210
    75th
    $119,620
    90th
    $133,320

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 136% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 36% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,390
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $123,670
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $121,680
    Washington $117,030
    Delaware $114,310
    Warner Robins, GA $111,380

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,040
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,850
    Human Resources Specialists $69,640
    Compliance Officers $75,400
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $70,300
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Yakima, WA is $44.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Yakima, WA is 8.5% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,860 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,160.