Project Management Specialists pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for project management specialists is $40.79 an hour ($84,850 a year). About 8,050 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($102,320). Louisiana ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for project management specialists in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.12 | $56,400 |
| 25% of workers | $32.11 | $66,800 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.79 | $84,850 |
| 75% of workers | $58.41 | $121,500 |
| 90% of workers | $69.13 | $143,780 |
Project Management Specialists pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $97,030 | 480 |
| Lake Charles | $92,770 | 350 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $90,550 | 340 |
| Baton Rouge | $86,650 | 2,290 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $85,410 | 2,090 |
| Lafayette | $80,720 | 660 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $79,890 | 480 |
| Monroe | $78,990 | 250 |
| Alexandria | $78,110 | 150 |
| Hammond | $76,260 | 100 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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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| Human Resources Specialists | $61,300 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $59,690 |
| Management Analysts | $95,540 |
| Compliance Officers | $70,290 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $66,340 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $65,220 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $58,070 |
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