Project Management Specialists pay range in Bloomington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,750 a year or less, while the top 10% make $132,360 or more. The middle half of project management specialists in Bloomington earn between $67,310 and $110,040.
- $53K10th
- $67K25th
- $84KMedian
- $110K75th
- $132K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,140 | $7,678 | $44.30 |
| Median | $83,800 | $6,983 | $40.29 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $67,310 | $5,609 | $32.36 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $110,040 | $9,170 | $52.90 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Project Management Specialists pay in Bloomington vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Project management specialists in Bloomington earn 7% less than the Indiana average ($98,560) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($110,740). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $102,320.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $92,140 | $83,800 | $52,750 | $132,360 | 360 |
| Indiana | $98,560 | $95,020 | $59,120 | $149,350 | 11,970 |
| United States | $110,740 | $102,320 | $61,580 | $167,970 | 1,066,670 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Project Management Specialists salary after taxes in Bloomington
On the average salary of $92,140, a single filer in Bloomington takes home about $68,966 a year, or $5,747 a month and $2,653 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Is Bloomington a good place for project management specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bloomington area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.1), so the average $92,140 buys what about $96,904 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Bloomington ($47,660). A typical home costs $303,238, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Project Management Specialists salary in other Indiana cities
Bloomington ranks 10th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Kokomo pays the most ($112,390).
- Kokomo$112,390
- Indianapolis$102,660
- Columbus$96,680
- Terre Haute$96,380
- Evansville$95,350
- Elkhart$94,460
- Michigan City$94,070
- Fort Wayne$94,030
- South Bend$92,180
- Bloomington$92,140
Highest-paying cities for project management specialists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($146,170).
- San Jose, CA$146,170
- San Francisco, CA$140,820
- Seattle, WA$133,590
- New York, NY$131,730
- Washington, DC$129,050
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Project Management Specialists salary in Bloomington: questions
How much do project management specialists make an hour in Bloomington?
$44.30 an hour on average, and $40.29 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level project management specialists salary in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,750 a year and the 25th percentile is $67,310, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the project management specialists take-home pay in Bloomington?
About $68,966 a year ($5,747 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,140. Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Do project management specialists earn more in Bloomington than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($110,740).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-1082; area Bloomington, IN (14020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.72, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.72).
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