Project Management Specialists Salary in Oregon
The median for project management specialists in Oregon is $105,480 a year, somewhat above the national $102,320 (+3%); the state ranks 10th of 51 states by median. Project Management Specialists earn 85% more than the median across all occupations in Oregon ($57,000). Among neighbouring states, Washington and California pay more (up to $124,160 in Washington) and Nevada and Idaho pay less (down to $95,630 in Idaho). Oregon employs 19,380 project management specialists, 9.85 per 1,000 jobs, the 21st largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.44 means the occupation is more concentrated in Oregon than nationally.
Oregon vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Oregon | Hourly | $31.40 | $39.07 | $50.71 | $64.56 | $81.00 | $55.66 | 19,380 | 9.85 | 1.44 |
| Annual | $65,310 | $81,260 | $105,480 | $134,270 | $168,480 | $115,770 | ||||
| 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
- 10th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 21st of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.44
- Jobs per 1,000
- 9.85
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Oregon'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 Oregon
8 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Oregon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $52.09 | $108,340 | $67,370 | $177,090 | 14,440 | 11.95 | 1.74 |
| Salem, OR | $49.39 | $102,730 | $65,800 | $141,470 | 1,420 | 7.54 | 1.10 |
| Bend, OR | $46.77 | $97,280 | $58,380 | $155,360 | 920 | 8.46 | 1.23 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $45.98 | $95,640 | $64,990 | $171,160 | 90 | 3.09 | 0.45 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $45.14 | $93,880 | $60,010 | $157,480 | 1,090 | 6.91 | 1.01 |
| Albany, OR | $44.30 | $92,130 | $61,770 | $161,140 | 200 | 4.28 | 0.62 |
| Medford, OR | $43.77 | $91,030 | $61,570 | $164,800 | 420 | 4.68 | 0.68 |
| Corvallis, OR | $41.07 | $85,420 | $63,560 | $157,920 | 320 | 8.30 | 1.21 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $47.73 | $99,280 | $62,530 | $154,650 | 220 | 4.44 | 0.65 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $44.72 | $93,020 | $57,260 | $129,820 | 410 | 3.60 | 0.53 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $44.11 | $91,750 | $60,500 | $162,070 | 280 | 3.80 | 0.55 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $50.71 | $105,480 | 19,380 | 1.44 |
| California | $58.13 | $120,910 | 114,380 | 0.92 |
| Idaho | $45.98 | $95,630 | 5,750 | 0.98 |
| Nevada | $48.05 | $99,940 | 8,290 | 0.78 |
| Washington | $59.69 | $124,160 | 36,240 | 1.49 |
See the national page for Project Management Specialists (every state ranked) and the Oregon 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 Oregon 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.