Project Management Specialists
SOC Code: 13-1082 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Project Management Specialists. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $59,134 | $104,957 | $150,758 | $196,581 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $91,832 | $121,035 | $150,218 | $179,421 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $87,464 | $113,214 | $138,965 | $164,715 |
| Dothan, AL | $74,610 | $104,229 | $133,869 | $163,488 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $76,710 | $101,317 | $125,944 | $150,550 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $78,520 | $102,482 | $126,464 | $150,426 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $79,248 | $102,939 | $126,610 | $150,301 |
| Boulder, CO | $82,680 | $105,019 | $127,379 | $149,718 |
| Casper, WY | $62,254 | $90,563 | $118,893 | $147,202 |
| Huntsville, AL | $77,854 | $100,526 | $123,178 | $145,850 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| IQVIA Inc. | 22 | $147,957 |
| IQVIA RDS Inc. | 5 | $153,405 |
| HNTB Corporation | 3 | $184,759 |
| T-Mobile USA, Inc. | 2 | $130,120 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 2 | $130,400 |
| Sartorius Stedim North America | 2 | $109,289 |
| Grey Orange Incorporated | 2 | $115,966 |
| Compass Group USA, Inc. | 2 | $93,361 |
| Novotech Clinical Research USA, LLC | 2 | $154,310 |
| University of Michigan | 2 | $85,872 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | $100,443 |
| 2023 | 12 | $135,346 |
| 2024 | 36 | $123,332 |
| 2025 | 21 | $143,068 |
| 2026 | 1 | $95,000 |
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