Project Management Specialists, Buffalo
$101,180
Local median annual wage in Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY. Middle half of earners roughly $77,390 to $130,250.
Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.
- vs US median
- −1.1%
- US median
- $102,320
- Cost of living (95.8) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
- 95.8
- Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
- $77,390 to $130,250
- Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
- 3,050
- Job code
- 13-1082
Project Management Specialists in Buffalo pay a median $101,180 (May 2025), 1.1% below the US median of $102,320. At local prices (index 95.8), that median buys about what $105,616 buys at US-average prices.
What that pay buys
$101,180 in Buffalo buys about what $105,616 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 95.8, 2024). Housing & rent index is 81 vs overall 95.8 (US average = 100, 2024).
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Project Management Specialists in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Local pay range | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | $101,180 | $77,390 to $130,250 | 95.8 |
| Indianapolis | $99,710 | $77,800 to $128,170 | 95.7 |
| San Francisco | $135,040 | $102,510 to $167,410 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $93,240 | $66,360 to $120,060 | 89.2 |
Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Project Management Specialists in Buffalo?
- The median annual wage for Project Management Specialists in Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY is $101,180 (May 2025 local salary guide).
- How does Buffalo pay compare to the US median for Project Management Specialists?
- Local median pay is 1.1% below the national median of $102,320.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- The cost of living index for Buffalo is 95.8 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $101,180 has about the same buying power as $105,616 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
- Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
- Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
- Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)
Does not include
- Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand
Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.
Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.