Project Coordinator salary in Akron, OH
Hiring a project coordinator costs less in Akron than in Ohio or the country as a whole. The median is $93,190 a year1: 2.7% below the Ohio statewide median of $95,770 and 8.9% below the US median of $102,320. Among US areas it comes in at #249 of 518. BLS counts about 2,180 people in this job here, 6% of the Ohio total.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Akron, OH. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Akron against Ohio and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OH | $59,710 | $93,190 | $159,920 | |
| Ohio | $59,280 | $95,770 | $160,570 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in Akron earns $73,650–$127,120. The top tenth earns $159,920 or more, 2.7 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.7 times. The mean ($102,460) is 10% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $53,470 wide, between the figure for Ohio ($52,150) and the US figure ($54,660).
What to budget for a project coordinator here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,710 | $4,976 | $28.71 | $77,045 |
| 25th percentile | $73,650 | $6,138 | $35.41 | $95,032 |
| Median | $93,190 | $7,766 | $44.80 | $120,245 |
| 75th percentile | $127,120 | $10,593 | $61.12 | $164,026 |
| 90th percentile | $159,920 | $13,327 | $76.88 | $206,348 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $33,930 over the median, the 25th only $19,540 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $43,781 a year in employer cost. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $102,320 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Akron, and the Ohio statewide median of $95,770 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Akron
At the $93,190 median, a local hire costs about $120,245 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $27,055 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Akron
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 17 roles we track in Akron; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $36,670.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 2,180 | |
| Accountant | -15.7% | 2,840 | |
| Recruiter | -25.0% | 1,800 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -29.2% | 1,480 | |
| Executive Assistant | -30.0% | 660 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #12 of the 17 roles we track in Akron (-8.9%), between recruiters (-8.0%) and medical administrative assistants (-9.1%). The typical role here is at -6.1%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Project coordinators hold 7.0% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Akron, 6.7% across Ohio and 6.7% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Ohio
Across the 16 areas of Ohio with data for this job, the median runs from $77,160 in Youngstown-Warren to $98,660 in Columbus, a gap of $21,500 a year. All 4 areas in Ohio with more project coordinators than Akron also pay more, among them Columbus, OH ($98,660) and Cincinnati, OH-KY ($95,380).
| Area | Median | vs Akron | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY | +2.4% | 7,080 | |
| Cleveland, OH | +1.9% | 6,340 | |
| Sandusky, OH | +1.3% | 140 | |
| Akron, OH | this area | 2,180 | |
| West Northwestern Ohio (Nonmetro) | -6.4% | 860 | |
| North Northeastern Ohio (Nonmetro) | -9.2% | 780 | |
| Eastern Ohio (Nonmetro) | -11.0% | 360 |
Akron against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Akron is #71 of 517 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Ohio, Tulsa and Tuscaloosa pay just above Akron and Cheyenne and Williamsport just below. All four are within $190 a year of the median in Akron. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Akron | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay-Melbourne, FL | +11.5% | 2,190 | jobs | |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | +7.0% | 2,080 | jobs | |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | +0.2% | 70 | pay | |
| Tulsa, OK | +0.1% | 3,250 | pay | |
| Akron, OH | this area | 2,180 | ||
| Cheyenne, WY | -0.1% | 230 | pay | |
| Williamsport, PA | -0.2% | 150 | pay | |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | -8.3% | 2,090 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Akron, OH?
About $120,245 a year at the median, or $10,020 a month: $93,190 in pay plus about $27,055 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do project coordinators earn in Akron?
The median was $93,190 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $59,710, the 90th $159,920, and the middle half earned $73,650 to $127,120.
Is Akron cheaper than the rest of Ohio for project coordinators?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $93,190 against $95,770 statewide. The next area up in Ohio is Sandusky at $94,440, the next down the West Northwestern Ohio nonmetro area at $87,260.
How many project coordinators work in Akron?
BLS counts about 2,180 in the May 2025 survey. That is 6% of the Ohio total of 34,260. 4 areas in Ohio have more; the closest in size is Dayton-Kettering, with about 2,270.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in Akron?
Yes: $14,650 a year more at the median. The medians are $93,190 and $78,540.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-1082: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.