Project Management Specialists pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for project management specialists is $61.07 an hour ($127,030 a year). About 38,230 people work in this job there.

$61.07Median hourly pay
$95,150–$163,550Middle half of workers, yearly
38,230People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 24% higher than the U.S. median ($102,320). It is 21% higher than the District of Columbia median ($104,900).

Pay range for project management specialists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$35.63$74,110
25% of workers$45.75$95,150
Half of workers (median)$61.07$127,030
75% of workers$78.63$163,550
90% of workers$92.52$192,450

Project Management Specialists pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$127,03038,230

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for project management specialists

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +6.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 76,500 openings a year (BLS)

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