Project Management Specialists Salary in Indiana
Project Management Specialists in Indiana have a median of $95,020 a year, below the national $102,320 (−7%); the state ranks 36th of 51 states by median. Project Management Specialists earn 99% more than the median across all occupations in Indiana ($47,860). Among neighbouring states, Illinois, Michigan and Ohio pay more (up to $103,470 in Illinois) and Kentucky pays less (down to $81,700 in Kentucky). Indiana employs 11,970 project management specialists, 3.74 per 1,000 jobs, the 25th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.54 means it is less common in Indiana than nationally.
Indiana vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Indiana | Hourly | $28.42 | $34.95 | $45.68 | $58.78 | $71.81 | $47.38 | 11,970 | 3.74 | 0.54 |
| Annual | $59,120 | $72,690 | $95,020 | $122,260 | $149,350 | $98,560 | ||||
| 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
- 36th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 25th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.54
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.74
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Indiana'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 Indiana
15 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Indiana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokomo, IN | $53.33 | $110,920 | $63,750 | $169,160 | 70 | 1.96 | 0.29 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $50.64 | $105,320 | $67,350 | $165,780 | 21,040 | 4.66 | 0.68 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $47.94 | $99,710 | $61,630 | $155,080 | 5,380 | 4.87 | 0.71 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $45.85 | $95,380 | $58,950 | $159,490 | 7,080 | 6.43 | 0.94 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $44.52 | $92,590 | $57,470 | $133,020 | 650 | 2.88 | 0.42 |
| Columbus, IN | $44.00 | $91,510 | $60,330 | $142,790 | 140 | 2.72 | 0.40 |
| Evansville, IN | $43.26 | $89,990 | $51,490 | $138,770 | 480 | 3.55 | 0.52 |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $43.17 | $89,790 | $59,120 | $139,860 | 70 | 1.65 | 0.24 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $41.65 | $86,640 | $56,610 | $137,660 | 270 | 2.13 | 0.31 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $40.78 | $84,820 | $51,020 | $133,320 | 410 | 3.12 | 0.46 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $40.37 | $83,970 | $57,280 | $163,160 | 130 | 1.97 | 0.29 |
| Bloomington, IN | $40.29 | $83,800 | $52,750 | $132,360 | 360 | 4.95 | 0.72 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $40.06 | $83,330 | $52,140 | $130,150 | 290 | 2.79 | 0.41 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $39.74 | $82,660 | $55,520 | $129,630 | 3,630 | 5.31 | 0.77 |
| Muncie, IN | $38.98 | $81,080 | $54,970 | $143,100 | 100 | 2.31 | 0.34 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $46.51 | $96,740 | $61,040 | $139,640 | 460 | 2.19 | 0.32 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $38.94 | $80,990 | $56,160 | $135,770 | 430 | 2.21 | 0.32 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $36.40 | $75,700 | $55,080 | $122,840 | 370 | 2.30 | 0.34 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Project Management Specialists (every state ranked) and the Indiana 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 Indiana 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.