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Project Management Specialist Salary in Maryland (2026)
$50.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $77,290/year ($6,441/month) for a single filer
Project Management Specialist pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $80,010 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $104,040 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $134,630 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $167,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 30,530 Project Management Specialist jobs in Maryland (occupation code 13-1082, “Project Management Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Project Management Specialist salary of $104,040 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $77,290 — an effective tax rate of 25.7%.
| Gross (median) | $104,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,059 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,959 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$4,732 |
| Take-home (annual) | $77,290 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,441 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Project Management Specialist make in Maryland?
- The median Project Management Specialist salary in Maryland is $104,040 per year ($50.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,010 and $134,630.
- What is the take-home pay for a Project Management Specialist in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $104,040, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $77,290 per year ($6,441 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.7%.
- How many Project Management Specialist jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 30,530 Project Management Specialist jobs in Maryland in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maryland state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maryland.