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  1. Occupations
  2. Project Management Specialists

Project Management Specialists

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.

SOC: 13-1082.00

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Project Management Specialists (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

1,006,160

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $59,830. 25th percentile: U.S. $76,950. 50th percentile: U.S. $100,750. 75th percentile: U.S. $131,660. 90th percentile: U.S. $165,790. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$59,830
10% of workers earn the following or more$165,790
Workers on average earn$108,100

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Apple macOS
  • Asana
  • Atlassian Confluence
  • Atlassian JIRA
  • Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Bentley MicroStation
  • Cisco Webex
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Google Docs
  • Google Workspace software
  • IBM SPSS Statistics
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Linux
  • Marketo Marketing Automation
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Azure software
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Microsoft Visual Basic
  • Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Word
  • Oracle Database
  • Oracle PeopleSoft
  • Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
  • Procore software
  • SAP software
  • SAS
  • Salesforce software
  • Slack
  • Tableau
  • Trimble SketchUp Pro
  • Zoom

Technology Skills

  • 3M Post-it App
  • ADP Workforce Now
  • Airtable
  • Apple Keynote
  • Atlassian Bamboo
  • Blackboard software
  • Blink
  • Dropbox
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

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Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • CertificateProject Management FundamentalsIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateLeadershipIssuer: Florence-Darlington Technical College
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateGraduate Certificate in ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateGraduate Certificate in Business ExchangeIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Science in ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Business AdministrationIssuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeBachelor of Applied Science in Resource and Technology ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • CertificateBusiness Office AccountingIssuer: Paris Junior College
  • CertificateEntrepreneurshipIssuer: Paris Junior College
  • CertificateBusiness ManagementIssuer: Paris Junior College