Project Management Specialists pay in Kansas City

In Kansas City (MO), the median pay for project management specialists is $48.58 an hour ($101,050 a year). About 8,380 people work in this job there.

$48.58Median hourly pay
$78,230–$129,790Middle half of workers, yearly
8,380People in this job in Kansas City (MO)

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($102,320). It is 7% higher than the Missouri median ($94,660).

Pay range for project management specialists in Kansas City (MO)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$28.96$60,230
25% of workers$37.61$78,230
Half of workers (median)$48.58$101,050
75% of workers$62.40$129,790
90% of workers$81.22$168,930

Project Management Specialists pay in Missouri metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Kansas City (this page)$101,0508,380
St. Louis$100,51010,450
St. Joseph$89,670210
Columbia$80,870580
Jefferson City$79,980500
Cape Girardeau$78,150200
Springfield$78,0601,230
Joplin$77,760330

Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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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Management Analysts$98,430
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$74,740
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$78,090
Compliance Officers$77,650
Training and Development Specialists$66,300

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