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Avg. salary range
$104k–$120k
across regions
Hours / Day
8
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
A Project Management Specialist is someone who helps plan, organize, and guide important projects to make sure they get done on time and within budget. Whether it's building a new school, launching a new app, or planning a big event, this person keeps everything on track by setting goals, creating schedules, managing money, and making sure team members know what to do. They also solve problems and make decisions when unexpected issues come up. Project Management Specialists work in many different industries—like construction, technology, healthcare, and more—and their job is kind of like being the coach of a team, making sure everyone works together to reach the finish line successfully.
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Where you could work
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Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
What you'll need
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Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Computer Skills
Can you easily learn to use new programs or applications? Are you able to quickly find necessary files or information? Can you fix minor computer related issues?
Leadership
Do you work well in a group setting? Are you good at building relationships with others? Are you good at recognizing the skills of others?
Problem Solving
Do you enjoy solving puzzles? Are you able to easily identify the cause of a problem?
Research
Are you able to easily collect information? Do you quickly identify higher priority information?
Education & Training
Bachelor's Degree
A bachelor's is a post-secondary undergraduate degree. Historically, the term “college degree” meant a bachelor's or traditional four-year degree. Bachelor's degrees usually take between four and six years to complete.
Compensation
Spokane
Washington
Low
$80,600
Average
$104,300
High
$126,000
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 8am until 5pm, Monday through Friday
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$110,733
Overall Rank
30th
out of 199 careers
In Business & Marketing
6th
out of 17 careers
Salary distribution
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