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Project Management Specialists

Median Salary
98,580
Job Outlook
+3%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

79%

Private not for profit

9%

State and local government

6%

Self-employed

3%

Federal Government

2%

What is the job outlook?

Employment of project management specialists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 77,000 openings for project management specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$56,260

10%

$98,580

Median

$119,020

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Science/Technology Management
  • Project Management
  • Information Technology Project Management

Skills and Interest

No data available for this section.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.