Project Management Specialists pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,810 a year or less, while the top 10% make $150,290 or more. The middle half of project management specialists in Columbus earn between $72,370 and $124,290.
- $53K10th
- $72K25th
- $98KMedian
- $124K75th
- $150K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $100,070 | $8,339 | $48.11 |
| Median | $98,470 | $8,206 | $47.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $72,370 | $6,031 | $34.79 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $124,290 | $10,358 | $59.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Project Management Specialists pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Project management specialists in Columbus earn 7% less than the Georgia average ($108,080) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($110,740). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $102,320.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $100,070 | $98,470 | $52,810 | $150,290 | 400 |
| Georgia | $108,080 | $102,140 | $58,290 | $163,320 | 28,900 |
| United States | $110,740 | $102,320 | $61,580 | $167,970 | 1,066,670 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Project Management Specialists salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $100,070, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $74,984 a year, or $6,249 a month and $2,884 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in AL | $75,125 | $6,260 |
| Working in GA | $74,984 | $6,249 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for project management specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $100,070 buys what about $112,065 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 2.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Project Management Specialists salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 6th of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job; Augusta pays the most ($115,540).
- Augusta$115,540
- Warner Robins$112,530
- Atlanta$110,720
- Dalton$104,330
- Savannah$101,240
- Columbus$100,070
- Albany$96,630
- Rome$96,390
- Gainesville$89,960
- Athens$88,800
Highest-paying cities for project management specialists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($146,170).
- San Jose, CA$146,170
- San Francisco, CA$140,820
- Seattle, WA$133,590
- New York, NY$131,730
- Washington, DC$129,050
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Project Management Specialists salary in Columbus: questions
How much do project management specialists make an hour in Columbus?
$48.11 an hour on average, and $47.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level project management specialists salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,810 a year and the 25th percentile is $72,370, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the project management specialists take-home pay in Columbus?
About $74,984 a year ($6,249 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $100,070.
Do project management specialists earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($110,740).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-1082; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.50, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.50).
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