Project management specialists
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$100,750
~$48/hr · ~$8,396/mo
US Jobs
1.0M
Faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
7/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 7/10
Project management is a digital-heavy knowledge occupation involving data analysis, scheduling, and documentation, all of which are highly susceptible to AI automation and optimization. While AI can significantly increase productivity in planning and monitoring, the role's heavy reliance on human-centric skills like stakeholder negotiation, conflict resolution, and team leadership provides a protective barrier against full automation.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan, ALBEST VALUE | $120,630 | Below avg (87.4) | $138,084 |
| Huntsville, AL | $122,430 | Below avg (93.8) | $130,510 |
| Boulder, CO | $125,960 | Average (100.6) | $125,191 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $111,380 | Below avg (91.8) | $121,342 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $136,250 | Above avg (113.1) | $120,512 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $99,370 | Below avg (84.5) | $117,667 |
| Dover, DE | $105,970 | Below avg (91.9) | $115,275 |
| Binghamton, NY | $105,780 | Below avg (92.1) | $114,866 |
| Decatur, AL | $101,890 | Below avg (89.2) | $114,224 |
| Casper, WY | $105,550 | Below avg (92.5) | $114,061 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $110,000 | Average (97.3) | $112,998 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $123,670 | Above avg (109.5) | $112,896 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $132,530 | Above avg (117.6) | $112,743 |
| Topeka, KS | $96,320 | Below avg (85.8) | $112,210 |
| Midland, MI | $101,410 | Below avg (90.6) | $111,907 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
+6% (Faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$48/hr
Monthly Income
~$8,396/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)