Project Management Specialists Salary in Nevada
Project Management Specialists in Nevada have a median of $99,940 a year, below the national $102,320 (−2%); the state ranks 23rd of 51 states by median. Project Management Specialists earn 2.1 times the median across all occupations in Nevada ($47,660). Among neighbouring states, California and Oregon pay more (up to $120,910 in California) and Arizona, Utah and Idaho pay less (down to $95,630 in Idaho). Nevada employs 8,290 project management specialists, 5.34 per 1,000 jobs, the 29th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.78 means it is less common in Nevada than nationally.
Nevada vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Nevada | Hourly | $29.62 | $37.24 | $48.05 | $62.51 | $78.28 | $50.98 | 8,290 | 5.34 | 0.78 |
| Annual | $61,610 | $77,460 | $99,940 | $130,010 | $162,830 | $106,040 | ||||
| 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
- 23rd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 29th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.78
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.34
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Nevada'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 Nevada
3 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Nevada 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $48.05 | $99,940 | $60,790 | $163,160 | 5,740 | 5.05 | 0.74 |
| Reno, NV | $47.84 | $99,500 | $63,070 | $155,180 | 1,750 | 6.36 | 0.93 |
| Carson City, NV | $44.98 | $93,560 | $64,170 | $161,660 | 230 | 7.35 | 1.07 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $49.06 | $102,040 | $62,740 | $173,530 | 420 | 4.72 | 0.69 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $48.05 | $99,940 | 8,290 | 0.78 |
| Arizona | $47.62 | $99,050 | 22,920 | 1.03 |
| California | $58.13 | $120,910 | 114,380 | 0.92 |
| Idaho | $45.98 | $95,630 | 5,750 | 0.98 |
| Oregon | $50.71 | $105,480 | 19,380 | 1.44 |
| Utah | $46.50 | $96,720 | 16,450 | 1.38 |
See the national page for Project Management Specialists (every state ranked) and the Nevada 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 Nevada 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.