Career Profile Project Management Specialists Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $80,200 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Project management specialists coordinate the budget, schedule, staffing, and other details of a project. General Information Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer. Excludes Management Occupations (11-0000), Logisticians (13-1081), Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (13-1121), and Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061). Project Management Specialists Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 353 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 353 openings per year are projected for Project Management Specialists. +15.3% Employment Change Employment for Project Management Specialists is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 15.3% between 2023 and 2028. $38.57 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $38.57/hour. Entry level workers are paid $25.74, while experienced workers are paid $51.23. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 2,885 Project Management Specialists in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 3,328. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Project Management Specialists are Computer Systems Design and Related Services, Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services, and Building Equipment Contractors. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Project Management Specialists include Administration and Management, English Language, and Computers and Electronics. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Project Management Specialists is Bachelor's. 90% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET