Project Coordinator salary and cost of hiring in Alaska
The median project coordinator in Alaska earned $99,580 a year in May 2025[1], 2.7% below the US median of $102,320. That puts Alaska at #24 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-1082. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $53,360 | $99,580 | $160,710 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in Alaska earns $74,330–$126,110; the top tenth earns $160,710 or more, 3.0 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Alaska median that makes about $142,257 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Alaska
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $132,850 | 200 | |
| Anchorage, AK | $125,530 | 1,270 | |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $128,250 | 460 |
Fairbanks-College, AK pays the most ($103,530) and Alaska nonmetropolitan area the least ($98,020): $5,510 a year apart for the same job.
What a project coordinator does
A project coordinator keeps projects on track: plans, tasks, deadlines, status updates and the meeting notes everyone forgets to write.
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Questions
How much does a project coordinator earn in Alaska?
The median was $99,580 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $74,330 to $126,110.
What does it cost to employ a project coordinator in Alaska?
About $142,257 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Alaska do project coordinators earn the most?
Fairbanks-College, AK, with a median of $103,530 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-1082: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes131082.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
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