Idaho Median
$95,630
per year
Hourly Rate
$45.98
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-7% vs US median
US median $102,320
State Rank
#34 of 51
5,750 employed here
How much does a Project Management Specialist make in Idaho?
Project Management Specialists in Idaho take home a median of $95,630 annually — roughly $45.98 an hour — which runs 7% below the national median of $102,320.
Within Idaho, entry-level pay starts around $61,090 while the top 10% make $165,140 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $71,410 and $128,780 a year.
Project Management Specialist salary range in Idaho
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $61,090 | $29.37 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $71,410 | $34.33 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $95,630 | $45.98 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $128,780 | $61.91 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $165,140 | $79.39 |
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How Idaho compares
Idaho ranks 34th out of 51 states and territories for Project Management Specialist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Project Management Specialist salary in other states
Washington $124,160New Jersey $122,980Delaware $122,190New York $121,040California $120,910Virginia $120,840Massachusetts $114,190Colorado $110,050New Mexico $106,970Oregon $105,480Connecticut $105,240District of Columbia $104,900Rhode Island $104,680Maryland $104,040Illinois $103,470Georgia $102,140Maine $101,830Michigan $100,970Alabama $100,820North Carolina $100,820Pennsylvania $100,150Kansas $100,010Nevada $99,940Alaska $99,580Arizona $99,050Texas $98,440Florida $98,070Minnesota $97,860Wisconsin $97,580Utah $96,720Iowa $96,540North Dakota $96,160Ohio $95,770South Carolina $95,040Indiana $95,020Missouri $94,660Wyoming $94,080West Virginia $91,780New Hampshire $90,890Montana $87,890Oklahoma $86,240Tennessee $85,890Louisiana $84,850South Dakota $82,250Kentucky $81,700Vermont $80,800Nebraska $80,150Mississippi $78,870Hawaii $78,000Arkansas $77,170
Working as a Project Management Specialist in Idaho
Nationally, about 1,067,000 people work as Project Management Specialists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Idaho pay ($95,630) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Project Management Specialist make in Idaho?
The median Project Management Specialist salary in Idaho is $95,630 per year, or about $45.98 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $61,090 at the entry level to $165,140 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Idaho pay compare to the national average?
Idaho pays Project Management Specialists about 7% less than the national median of $102,320. Idaho ranks 34th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Idaho a good state for Project Management Specialists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $95,630 a year. About 5,750 Project Management Specialists are employed in Idaho. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Idaho?
The highest-paying occupations in Idaho include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($507,640), Anesthesiologist ($449,990), General Internal Medicine Physician ($355,390), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.