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Project Management Specialist Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$46.91 per hour · take-home ≈ $73,649/year ($6,137/month) for a single filer
Project Management Specialist pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,720 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $97,580 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $123,850 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $139,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 21,610 Project Management Specialist jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 13-1082, “Project Management Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Project Management Specialist salary of $97,580 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $73,649 — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
| Gross (median) | $97,580 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,638 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,465 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$3,828 |
| Take-home (annual) | $73,649 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,137 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Project Management Specialist make in Wisconsin?
- The median Project Management Specialist salary in Wisconsin is $97,580 per year ($46.91 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,720 and $123,850.
- What is the take-home pay for a Project Management Specialist in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $97,580, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $73,649 per year ($6,137 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
- How many Project Management Specialist jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 21,610 Project Management Specialist jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.