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Project Management Specialists salary in Virginia

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 27, 2026
Median annual$114,990
Mean annual$122,330
Range (10th to 90th)$66,660 to $175,660
Virginia employment46,960
State vs national+13.9% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Virginia project management specialists fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$66,66025TH$84,410MEDIAN$114,99075TH$157,45090TH$175,660

The middle 50% of workers earn between $84,410 and $157,450, with a median of $114,990.

Real disclosed salaries

Project Management Specialists in Virginia: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 60 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $102,024. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry22$75,252
Level II — qualified15$102,482
Level III — experienced11$145,000
Level IV — fully competent5$150,426

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Project Management Specialists in Virginia. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Amazon.com Services LLCProgram Manager II10$103,741
M.C. Dean, Inc.Project Controls Associate3$88,999
Turner Construction CompanyAssistant Engineer3$90,147
Vimo Inc.Project Manager3$200,000
Northstar Group, IncProject Manager2$102,482
Amazon Data Services, IncProgram Manager III2$101,983
NewRay Development, LLCProject Manager2$103,067
AECOM Technical Services, Inc.Data Center Technical Lead2$130,005
Korean Community Service Center of Greater Washington, IncHealth Project Coordinator2$83,866
T-Mobile USA, Inc.Product Manager1$145,000

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Project Manager at Northstar Group, Inc
    $102,482
    RestonDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-503590
  • Program Manager II at Amazon.com Services LLC
    $76,321
    ArlingtonDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-489658
  • Project Controls Associate at M.C. Dean, Inc.
    $88,999
    SterlingDecided Dec 18, 2025I-200-25345-474698
  • Program Manager III at Amazon Data Services, Inc
    $126,464
    HerndonDecided Nov 26, 2025I-200-25323-420611
  • Product Manager at T-Mobile USA, Inc.
    $145,000
    HerndonDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25309-377665
  • Program Manager II at Amazon.com Services LLC
    $102,482
    ArlingtonWage Level IIDecided Sep 15, 2025I-200-25251-292474
  • Program Manager III at Amazon.com Services LLC
    $126,464
    ArlingtonWage Level IIIDecided Aug 14, 2025I-200-25219-228484
  • Engineering Manager at Tkxel LLC
    $126,464
    RestonWage Level IIIDecided Aug 5, 2025I-200-25210-206413

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

Project Management Specialists pay by experience level in Virginia

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Specialties

Project Management Specialists specialties in Virginia

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 31 certified offers. The most common variant is Project Manager at a median of $102,482.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Project ManagerVimo Inc.12$102,482
Program ManagerAmazon.com Services LLC12$103,741
Product ManagerT-Mobile USA, Inc.4$158,775
Project Management SpecialistFlyHigh Talent LLC3$73,195

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Project Management Specialists in Virginia, by industry

Median offered wage across 52 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $104,067.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Professional servicesM.C. Dean, Inc.16$104,067
Technology and softwareNorthstar Group, Inc13$123,094
Retail and wholesaleAmazon.com Services LLC11$102,482
Finance and insuranceVimo Inc.5$200,000
ManufacturingNCS Technologies, Inc.4$69,098
HealthcareKorean Community Service Center of Greater Washington, Inc2$83,866
EducationVirginia Polytechnic Institute & State University1$70,200

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Virginia over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, Virginia2023 to 2024
$108,7502023$114,9902024

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    Less than 5 years

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

Skill data from O*NET is not yet ingested for this occupation. We refresh this section when O*NET publishes a new release.

Common tasks (O*NET)

Task data from O*NET is not yet ingested for this occupation.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+5.6%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Growing faster than average

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Top metros in Virginia

Metro-level salary data for project management specialists in major Virginia metropolitan areas.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Project Management Specialists in Virginia?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Project Management Specialists in Virginia is $114,990.
How does Virginia compare to the national median for Project Management Specialists?
The Virginia median is +13.9% versus the BLS national figure of $100,946.
What is the salary range for Project Management Specialists in Virginia?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $66,660 and the 90th-percentile at $175,660, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Project Management Specialists a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 5.6% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Project Management Specialists?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.