Project Management Specialists pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for project management specialists is $39.28 an hour ($81,700 a year). About 10,250 people work in this job there.
That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($102,320). Kentucky ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for project management specialists in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.04 | $52,090 |
| 25% of workers | $30.83 | $64,130 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.28 | $81,700 |
| 75% of workers | $50.41 | $104,860 |
| 90% of workers | $63.30 | $131,670 |
Project Management Specialists pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette | $84,520 | 2,020 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $82,660 | 3,630 |
| Bowling Green | $81,300 | 350 |
| Owensboro | $79,320 | 200 |
| Paducah | $78,090 | 280 |
| Elizabethtown | $77,260 | 160 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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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|---|---|
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