Project Management Specialists Salary in Connecticut
The median for project management specialists in Connecticut is $105,240 a year, somewhat above the national $102,320 (+3%); the state ranks 11th of 51 states by median. Project Management Specialists earn 76% more than the median across all occupations in Connecticut ($59,690). Among neighbouring states, New York and Massachusetts pay more (up to $121,040 in New York) and Rhode Island pays less (down to $104,680 in Rhode Island). Connecticut employs 8,410 project management specialists, 4.96 per 1,000 jobs, the 28th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.72 means it is less common in Connecticut than nationally.
Connecticut vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Connecticut | Hourly | $31.96 | $39.18 | $50.60 | $64.95 | $80.30 | $54.56 | 8,410 | 4.96 | 0.72 |
| Annual | $66,470 | $81,490 | $105,240 | $135,100 | $167,010 | $113,490 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $29.61 | $37.71 | $49.19 | $63.99 | $80.76 | $53.24 | 1,066,670 | – | – |
| Annual | $61,580 | $78,440 | $102,320 | $133,100 | $167,970 | $110,740 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 11th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 28th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.72
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.96
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Connecticut's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Connecticut
5 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Connecticut publish a row for project management specialists, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $52.88 | $109,990 | $65,680 | $176,000 | 1,960 | 4.86 | 0.71 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $52.79 | $109,800 | $73,970 | $169,320 | 920 | 7.27 | 1.06 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $50.83 | $105,720 | $69,990 | $162,600 | 2,920 | 4.87 | 0.71 |
| New Haven, CT | $49.86 | $103,710 | $66,290 | $161,920 | 1,150 | 4.08 | 0.59 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $48.07 | $99,990 | $61,860 | $159,910 | 590 | 3.70 | 0.54 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $40.62 | $84,490 | $57,130 | $155,750 | 220 | 3.34 | 0.49 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $50.60 | $105,240 | 8,410 | 0.72 |
| Massachusetts | $54.90 | $114,190 | 21,960 | 0.88 |
| New York | $58.19 | $121,040 | 68,020 | 1.02 |
| Rhode Island | $50.33 | $104,680 | 3,880 | 1.13 |
See the national page for Project Management Specialists (every state ranked) and the Connecticut wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Connecticut estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.