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Project Management Specialist Salary in Washington (2026)
$59.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $96,129/year ($8,011/month) for a single filer
Project Management Specialist pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $74,750 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $92,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $124,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $162,490 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $202,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 36,240 Project Management Specialist jobs in Washington (occupation code 13-1082, “Project Management Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Project Management Specialist salary of $124,160 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $96,129 — an effective tax rate of 22.6%.
| Gross (median) | $124,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$18,532 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,498 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $96,129 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,011 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Project Management Specialist make in Washington?
- The median Project Management Specialist salary in Washington is $124,160 per year ($59.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $92,830 and $162,490.
- What is the take-home pay for a Project Management Specialist in Washington?
- On the median salary of $124,160, a single filer in Washington takes home about $96,129 per year ($8,011 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 22.6%.
- How many Project Management Specialist jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 36,240 Project Management Specialist jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.