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How much does a project management specialist make in Louisiana?

$84,850a year

Median yearly pay for project management specialists in Louisiana. That is $40.79 an hour or $7,071 a month.

Hourly
$40.79
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among states
44 of 51
Jobs in the state
8,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,400Median: $84,850Highest 10%: $143,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$56,400$27.12
25th$66,800$32.12
Median$84,850$40.79
75th$121,500$58.41
90th$143,800$69.13

Cities in Louisiana

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Slidell, LA$97,030
Lake Charles, LA$92,770
Houma, LA$90,550
Baton Rouge, LA$86,650
New Orleans, LA$85,410
Lafayette, LA$80,720
Shreveport, LA$79,890
Monroe, LA$78,990
Alexandria, LA$78,110
Hammond, LA$76,260
Salaries for every job in Louisiana

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for project management specialists.

41. Montana$87,890
42. Oklahoma$86,240
43. Tennessee$85,890
44. Louisiana$84,850
45. South Dakota$82,250
46. Kentucky$81,700
47. Vermont$80,800
Project Management Specialist salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a project management specialist make an hour in Louisiana?

The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $40.79 ($84,850 a year).

Do project management specialists make more in Louisiana than the national average?

No: $84,850 against $102,300 nationally, 17% less.

Where does Louisiana rank for project management specialist pay?

Louisiana ranks 44 of 51 states.

Which city in Louisiana pays project management specialists the most?

Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA, with a median of $97,030 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.