Project Management Specialists Salary in Ohio
Project Management Specialists in Ohio have a median of $95,770 a year, below the national $102,320 (−6%); the state ranks 33rd of 51 states by median. Project Management Specialists earn 94% more than the median across all occupations in Ohio ($49,380). Among neighbouring states, Michigan and Pennsylvania pay more (up to $100,970 in Michigan) and Indiana, West Virginia and Kentucky pay less (down to $81,700 in Kentucky). Ohio employs 34,260 project management specialists, 6.17 per 1,000 jobs, the 9th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.90 is close to the national share.
Ohio vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Ohio | Hourly | $28.50 | $35.78 | $46.04 | $60.85 | $77.20 | $49.14 | 34,260 | 6.17 | 0.90 |
| Annual | $59,280 | $74,420 | $95,770 | $126,570 | $160,570 | $102,210 | ||||
| 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
- 33rd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 9th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.90
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.17
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Ohio'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 Ohio
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Ohio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $47.43 | $98,660 | $60,500 | $164,190 | 7,680 | 6.94 | 1.01 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $47.18 | $98,130 | $59,850 | $165,170 | 2,270 | 6.09 | 0.89 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $45.85 | $95,380 | $58,950 | $159,490 | 7,080 | 6.43 | 0.94 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $45.78 | $95,220 | $53,220 | $141,390 | 110 | 3.12 | 0.46 |
| Cleveland, OH | $45.67 | $95,000 | $59,930 | $161,870 | 6,340 | 6.15 | 0.90 |
| Sandusky, OH | $45.40 | $94,440 | $58,510 | $159,520 | 140 | 2.74 | 0.40 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $45.23 | $94,070 | $57,070 | $137,450 | 210 | 3.68 | 0.54 |
| Akron, OH | $44.80 | $93,190 | $59,710 | $159,920 | 2,180 | 6.84 | 1.00 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $39.68 | $82,530 | $52,000 | $148,850 | 640 | 3.94 | 0.57 |
| Toledo, OH | $39.39 | $81,940 | $47,730 | $145,880 | 1,340 | 4.59 | 0.67 |
| Lima, OH | $39.27 | $81,670 | $53,750 | $152,030 | 150 | 2.92 | 0.42 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $38.27 | $79,590 | $47,840 | $136,880 | 510 | 3.65 | 0.53 |
| Mansfield, OH | $38.12 | $79,290 | $49,770 | $134,740 | 120 | 2.56 | 0.37 |
| Springfield, OH | $37.26 | $77,490 | $53,290 | $128,270 | 140 | 3.09 | 0.45 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $37.10 | $77,160 | $50,530 | $137,100 | 550 | 3.42 | 0.50 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $41.95 | $87,260 | $57,560 | $142,160 | 860 | 3.45 | 0.50 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $40.67 | $84,590 | $57,960 | $135,680 | 780 | 3.17 | 0.46 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $39.88 | $82,950 | $51,800 | $130,940 | 360 | 2.65 | 0.39 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $39.86 | $82,910 | $56,690 | $137,650 | 540 | 3.33 | 0.49 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $46.04 | $95,770 | 34,260 | 0.90 |
| Indiana | $45.68 | $95,020 | 11,970 | 0.54 |
| Kentucky | $39.28 | $81,700 | 10,250 | 0.75 |
| Michigan | $48.55 | $100,970 | 25,330 | 0.84 |
| Pennsylvania | $48.15 | $100,150 | 36,150 | 0.87 |
| West Virginia | $44.13 | $91,780 | 2,520 | 0.52 |
See the national page for Project Management Specialists (every state ranked) and the Ohio 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 Ohio 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.