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Project Management Specialists (13-1082) in South Central Workforce Development Area
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South Central WDA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,470
Mean wage$48.08
Entry wage$31.44
10th percentile wage$29.70
50th percentile wage$47.70
90th percentile wage$67.29
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services47032.3%
Construction32021.7%
Education and Health Services22015.1%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities21014.5%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Professional and Business Services470$49.32
Financial Activities40$48.50
Information70$48.47
Manufacturing110$47.88
Project Management Specialists (13-1082)
Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer. Excludes Management Occupations (11-0000), Logisticians (13-1081), Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (13-1121), and Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061).
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $47.70 $38.41 $9.29
2022$46.77+2.0%$37.66+2.0%$9.11
2021$44.67+4.7%$35.97+4.7%$8.70
2020$43.68+2.3%$35.17+2.3%$8.51
2019$42.69+2.3%$34.37+2.3%$8.31
2018$41.54+2.8%$33.45+2.8%$8.09
2017$40.55+2.4%$32.65+2.4%$7.90
2016$39.40+2.9%$31.73+2.9%$7.67
2015$38.44+2.5%$30.96+2.5%$7.49
2014$37.67+2.1%$30.33+2.1%$7.34
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $47.70 $24.95 $22.75
2022$46.77+2.0%$24.12+3.4%$22.65
2021$44.67+4.7%$22.82+5.7%$21.84
2020$43.68+2.3%$22.04+3.5%$21.64
2019$42.69+2.3%$21.41+2.9%$21.27
2018$41.54+2.8%$20.79+3.0%$20.75
2017$40.55+2.4%$20.19+2.9%$20.36
2016$39.40+2.9%$19.73+2.4%$19.68
2015$38.44+2.5%$19.22+2.6%$19.22
2014$37.67+2.1%$18.82+2.2%$18.85
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $49.84  2,200  
Southwest $49.84  1,730  
South Central $47.70  1,470  
Eastern $46.82  500  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $49.84  2,200  
Southwest $49.84  1,730  
South Central $47.70  1,470  
Northwest $44.66  650  
Wages in other areas
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