Project Management Specialists pay in Louisville/Jefferson County
In Louisville/Jefferson County (KY), the median pay for project management specialists is $39.74 an hour ($82,660 a year). About 3,630 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($102,320). It is about the same as the Kentucky median ($81,700).
Pay range for project management specialists in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.69 | $55,520 |
| 25% of workers | $31.35 | $65,210 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.74 | $82,660 |
| 75% of workers | $50.08 | $104,160 |
| 90% of workers | $62.32 | $129,630 |
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 (this page) | $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)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- 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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| Training and Development Specialists | $63,270 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $72,510 |
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| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $65,680 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $67,270 |
| Compliance Officers | $71,120 |
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