How much does a project management specialist make in California?
$120,900a year
Median yearly pay for project management specialists in California. That is $58.13 an hour or $10,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.13
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 114,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,180Median: $120,900Highest 10%: $188,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,180 | $33.26 | |
| 25th | $85,620 | $41.16 | |
| Median | $120,900 | $58.13 | |
| 75th | $155,900 | $74.93 | |
| 90th | $188,600 | $90.65 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $135,100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $135,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $124,400 |
| Hanford, CA | $118,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $117,500 |
| Napa, CA | $109,100 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $108,700 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $108,300 |
| Yuba City, CA | $108,200 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $107,300 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $106,800 |
| Vallejo, CA | $106,500 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $106,300 |
| El Centro, CA | $105,900 |
| Oxnard, CA | $105,000 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $104,600 |
| Stockton, CA | $104,200 |
| Merced, CA | $103,900 |
| Chico, CA | $103,300 |
| Modesto, CA | $102,500 |
| Salinas, CA | $102,400 |
| Fresno, CA | $101,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $100,800 |
| Redding, CA | $99,030 |
| Visalia, CA | $95,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for project management specialists.
| 2. New Jersey | $123,000 |
| 3. Delaware | $122,200 |
| 4. New York | $121,000 |
| 5. California | $120,900 |
| 6. Virginia | $120,800 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $114,200 |
| 8. Colorado | $110,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a project management specialist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $58.13 ($120,900 a year).
Do project management specialists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $120,900 against $102,300 nationally, 18% more.
Where does California rank for project management specialist pay?
California ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays project management specialists the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $135,100 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.