Project Management Specialists pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for project management specialists is $59.12 an hour ($122,980 a year). About 28,300 people work in this job there.
That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($102,320). New Jersey ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for project management specialists in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.77 | $74,410 |
| 25% of workers | $44.64 | $92,850 |
| Half of workers (median) | $59.12 | $122,980 |
| 75% of workers | $74.75 | $155,490 |
| 90% of workers | $91.64 | $190,600 |
Project Management Specialists pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $113,750 | 1,680 |
| Vineland | $103,490 | 180 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $101,790 | 420 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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