Project Management Specialists pay in Lexington-Fayette
In Lexington-Fayette (KY), the median pay for project management specialists is $40.63 an hour ($84,520 a year). About 2,020 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($102,320). It is 3% higher than the Kentucky median ($81,700).
Pay range for project management specialists in Lexington-Fayette (KY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.75 | $55,640 |
| 25% of workers | $31.87 | $66,280 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.63 | $84,520 |
| 75% of workers | $50.81 | $105,690 |
| 90% of workers | $64.54 | $134,240 |
Project Management Specialists pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette (this page) | $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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| Human Resources Specialists | $69,990 |
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