Project Management Specialists Employment and Wages in 2022

In 2022, the Project Management Specialists occupation accounted for over 844 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting an increase of 13.5% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $101,610, and the median wage was $95,370. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 64.2%.

Industry Sub-Groups

Among industry sectors, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services held the largest number of jobs for the Project Management Specialists occupation, employing over 248 thousand people in 2022. The annual mean wage in this sector was $107,060, with a median wage of $100,390. There was a decrease in wage variance to the national average compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from 7.4% to 5.4%, indicating industry sector wages lagged national wage trends.

Construction accounted for a substantial employment share for this occupation, with 174 thousand people employed in 2022. The annual mean wage for this sub-group was $94,270, and the median wage was $84,310. In terms of wage variance to the national average, there was a decrease compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from -6.4% to -7.2%.

The Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector also had considerable industry employment, with approximately 62 thousand people employed in 2022. The annual mean wage in this sub-group was $96,730 and the median wage was $86,510. The wage variance to the national average experienced a decrease compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from -1.8% to -4.8%.

Highest Location Concentration

When we examine the top locations in terms of proportional employment within the Project Management Specialists occupation, we find that Boulder, CO had the highest concentration of jobs (2.3 times the national occupational employment share). The location had an annual mean wage in 2022, at $108,610, and a median wage of $100,680. The location variance to the national average was 6.9%. Austin-Round Rock, TX had the next highest concentration of jobs (2 times the national occupational employment share) and an annual mean wage of $95,810 and a median wage of $84,660. The industry variance to the national average was -5.7%. Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO had 2 times the national occupational employment share and an annual mean wage of $104,580 and a median wage of $99,300. The industry variance to the national average was 2.9%.

Summary

In 2022, Project Management Specialists experienced robust growth, with a remarkable 13.5% increase in employment, totaling over 844,000 jobs in the United States. These specialists commanded annual mean wages of $101,610 and a median wage of $95,370, surpassing the national average for all occupations by a significant 64.2%. Among industry sectors, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services employed the most Project Management Specialists, with over 248,000 individuals in 2022, with wages slightly lagging behind national trends. Construction played a substantial role, employing 174,000 people, but with wages below the national average. The Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector also contributed significantly, employing approximately 62,000 individuals, with wages just below the national average. Examining top employment locations, Boulder, CO, and Austin-Round Rock, TX, showed high job concentrations with wages slightly below the national average, while Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO, displayed a notable job concentration with wages slightly above the national average.

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