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Project Management Specialist Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$37.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,160/year ($5,097/month) for a single filer
Project Management Specialist pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $103,650 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $140,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,320 Project Management Specialist jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 13-1082, “Project Management Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Project Management Specialist salary of $78,870 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,160 — an effective tax rate of 22.5%.
| Gross (median) | $78,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,521 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,034 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$3,155 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,160 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,097 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Project Management Specialist make in Mississippi?
- The median Project Management Specialist salary in Mississippi is $78,870 per year ($37.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,020 and $103,650.
- What is the take-home pay for a Project Management Specialist in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $78,870, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $61,160 per year ($5,097 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.5%.
- How many Project Management Specialist jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 4,320 Project Management Specialist jobs in Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi.