Project Management Specialists pay in Madison
In Madison (WI), the median pay for project management specialists is $47.59 an hour ($98,990 a year). About 4,280 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($102,320). It is about the same as the Wisconsin median ($97,580).
Pay range for project management specialists in Madison (WI)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.35 | $61,040 |
| 25% of workers | $37.69 | $78,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.59 | $98,990 |
| 75% of workers | $59.63 | $124,040 |
| 90% of workers | $65.72 | $136,690 |
Project Management Specialists pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $100,350 | 6,790 |
| Madison (this page) | $98,990 | 4,280 |
| Appleton | $98,290 | 970 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $96,460 | 430 |
| Eau Claire | $95,840 | 460 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $94,990 | 480 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $94,030 | 860 |
| Kenosha | $93,850 | 310 |
| Sheboygan | $92,490 | 350 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $92,280 | 490 |
| Green Bay | $89,210 | 1,240 |
| Wausau | $88,940 | 390 |
| Fond du Lac | $84,210 | 330 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for project management specialists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- 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)
Related jobs in Madison (WI)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $126,620 |
| Management Analysts | $97,170 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $168,900 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $97,950 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $112,280 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $76,660 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $67,990 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $76,230 |
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