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Project Management Specialist Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$54.90 per hour · take-home ≈ $83,453/year ($6,954/month) for a single filer
Project Management Specialist pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $72,800 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $87,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $114,190 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $144,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $174,840 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 21,960 Project Management Specialist jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 13-1082, “Project Management Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Project Management Specialist salary of $114,190 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $83,453 — an effective tax rate of 26.9%.
| Gross (median) | $114,190 |
| Federal income tax | −$16,292 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,736 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$5,710 |
| Take-home (annual) | $83,453 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,954 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Project Management Specialist make in Massachusetts?
- The median Project Management Specialist salary in Massachusetts is $114,190 per year ($54.90 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $87,290 and $144,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Project Management Specialist in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $114,190, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $83,453 per year ($6,954 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.9%.
- How many Project Management Specialist jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 21,960 Project Management Specialist jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.