Project Management Specialists pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $192,450 or more. The middle half of project management specialists in Washington earn between $95,150 and $163,550.
- $74K10th
- $95K25th
- $127KMedian
- $164K75th
- $192K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $129,050 | $10,754 | $62.04 |
| Median | $127,030 | $10,586 | $61.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $95,150 | $7,929 | $45.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $163,550 | $13,629 | $78.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Project Management Specialists pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Project management specialists in Washington earn 8% more than the Washington, D.C. average ($119,530) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($110,740). At the median the gap is +24% against the U.S. median of $102,320.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $129,050 | $127,030 | $74,110 | $192,450 | 38,230 |
| Washington, D.C. | $119,530 | $104,900 | $64,080 | $194,170 | 5,170 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $129,050, a single filer in Washington takes home about $91,471 a year, or $7,623 a month and $3,518 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $94,450 | $7,871 |
| Working in MD | $93,487 | $7,791 |
| Working in VA | $92,865 | $7,739 |
| Working in DC | $91,471 | $7,623 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for project management specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $129,050 buys what about $118,521 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Project Management Specialists salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$95,070
- Baltimore, MD$111,580
- Winchester, VA$102,790
- Lexington Park, MD$113,310
- Gettysburg, PA$93,950
- Chambersburg, PA$94,520
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 Washington: questions
How much do project management specialists make an hour in Washington?
$62.04 an hour on average, and $61.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level project management specialists salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $95,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the project management specialists take-home pay in Washington?
About $91,471 a year ($7,623 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $129,050.
Do project management specialists earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% more 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.78, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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