Project Management Specialists salary in Michigan — GUPPI −3.8%
What is the wage premium for Project Management Specialists in Michigan?
Michigan pays $100,970/year for Project Management Specialists (BLS OEWS May 2025) — −3.8% in line with the national employment-weighted average of $104,968. Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI): −3.8%. Updated annually from BLS OEWS.
Gera US Pay Premium Index
Michigan ranks #18 of 51 states for Project Management Specialists pay. National employment-weighted average: $104,968.
How this is calculatedState median
$100,970
BLS OEWS May 2025
National avg
$104,968
Emp-weighted mean
State rank
#18
of 51 states
Project Management Specialists — GUPPI by US state
All states where BLS publishes a median, ranked highest premium first. GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100.
| # | State | Median salary | GUPPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $124,160 | +18.3% |
| 2 | New Jersey | $122,980 | +17.2% |
| 3 | Delaware | $122,190 | +16.4% |
| 4 | New York | $121,040 | +15.3% |
| 5 | California | $120,910 | +15.2% |
| 6 | Virginia | $120,840 | +15.1% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $114,190 | +8.8% |
| 8 | Colorado | $110,050 | +4.8% |
| 9 | New Mexico | $106,970 | +1.9% |
| 10 | Oregon | $105,480 | +0.5% |
| 11 | Connecticut | $105,240 | +0.3% |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $104,900 | −0.1% |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $104,680 | −0.3% |
| 14 | Maryland | $104,040 | −0.9% |
| 15 | Illinois | $103,470 | −1.4% |
| 16 | Georgia | $102,140 | −2.7% |
| 17 | Maine | $101,830 | −3.0% |
| 18 | Michigan ← | $100,970 | −3.8% |
| 19 | Alabama | $100,820 | −4.0% |
| 20 | North Carolina | $100,820 | −4.0% |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $100,150 | −4.6% |
| 22 | Kansas | $100,010 | −4.7% |
| 23 | Nevada | $99,940 | −4.8% |
| 24 | Alaska | $99,580 | −5.1% |
| 25 | Arizona | $99,050 | −5.6% |
| 26 | Texas | $98,440 | −6.2% |
| 27 | Florida | $98,070 | −6.6% |
| 28 | Minnesota | $97,860 | −6.8% |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $97,580 | −7.0% |
| 30 | Utah | $96,720 | −7.9% |
| 31 | Iowa | $96,540 | −8.0% |
| 32 | North Dakota | $96,160 | −8.4% |
| 33 | Ohio | $95,770 | −8.8% |
| 34 | Idaho | $95,630 | −8.9% |
| 35 | Indiana | $95,020 | −9.5% |
| 36 | South Carolina | $95,040 | −9.5% |
| 37 | Missouri | $94,660 | −9.8% |
| 38 | Wyoming | $94,080 | −10.4% |
| 39 | West Virginia | $91,780 | −12.6% |
| 40 | New Hampshire | $90,890 | −13.4% |
| 41 | Montana | $87,890 | −16.3% |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $86,240 | −17.8% |
| 43 | Tennessee | $85,890 | −18.2% |
| 44 | Louisiana | $84,850 | −19.2% |
| 45 | South Dakota | $82,250 | −21.6% |
| 46 | Kentucky | $81,700 | −22.2% |
| 47 | Vermont | $80,800 | −23.0% |
| 48 | Nebraska | $80,150 | −23.6% |
| 49 | Mississippi | $78,870 | −24.9% |
| 50 | Hawaii | $78,000 | −25.7% |
| 51 | Arkansas | $77,170 | −26.5% |
See how your salary compares — GUPPI calculator
Pick a US state and enter your gross annual salary. We show how it compares to the BLS state median for Project Management Specialists and to the national average (GUPPI).
BLS median salary for Project Management Specialists in Michigan: $100,970 per year — 3.8% below the national average.
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BLS OEWS May 2025. GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100. Full methodology.
Frequently asked questions
- How much do Project Management Specialists earn in Michigan?
- The BLS OEWS May 2025 annual median wage for Project Management Specialists in Michigan is $100,970. This is the midpoint — half of Project Management Specialistss in the state earn more, half earn less.
- Is Michigan a high-paying state for Project Management Specialists?
- Michigan pays −3.8% in line with the national employment-weighted average for Project Management Specialists (GUPPI −3.8%). Michigan is close to the national average for this occupation.
- What is the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI) for Project Management Specialists in Michigan?
- GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100. For Project Management Specialists in Michigan: ($100,970 − $104,968) / $104,968 × 100 = −3.8%. See the methodology page for full formula and data source details.
- How does Michigan compare to other states for Project Management Specialists salaries?
- Michigan ranks #18 of 51 states where BLS publishes a median wage for Project Management Specialists, based on the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI −3.8%). Top-ranked state: Washington (GUPPI +18.3%, median $124,160).
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Data source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · May 2025 state estimates · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)
GUPPI computed by GeraJobs. Last updated: 2026-06-20. Full methodology · ← All occupations