Project Coordinator salary in Allentown-Bethlehem, PA-NJ
For this job Allentown-Bethlehem sits right at the Pennsylvania figure, with a median of $100,050 a year1. That is about level with the Pennsylvania statewide median of $100,150, and 2.2% below the US median of $102,320. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#119 of 518). About 1,850 project coordinators work here.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Allentown-Bethlehem against Pennsylvania and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown-Bethlehem, PA-NJ | $60,630 | $100,050 | $161,190 | |
| Pennsylvania | $61,600 | $100,150 | $160,560 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
Project coordinators at the 90th percentile earn $161,190, 2.7 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.7. The middle half of project coordinators in Allentown-Bethlehem earns $77,300–$127,820. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $50,520 wide, between the figure for Pennsylvania ($50,270) 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 | $60,630 | $5,052 | $29.15 | $78,232 |
| 25th percentile | $77,300 | $6,442 | $37.16 | $99,742 |
| Median | $100,050 | $8,338 | $48.10 | $129,097 |
| 75th percentile | $127,820 | $10,652 | $61.45 | $164,929 |
| 90th percentile | $161,190 | $13,432 | $77.50 | $207,987 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $22,750 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $27,770, or about $35,832 once benefits are added. 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 Allentown-Bethlehem, and the Pennsylvania statewide median of $100,150 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Allentown-Bethlehem
At the $100,050 median, a local hire costs about $129,097 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $29,047 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 Allentown-Bethlehem
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 17 roles we track in Allentown-Bethlehem; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $37,540.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 1,850 | |
| Accountant | -21.6% | 2,500 | |
| Recruiter | -30.0% | 1,720 | |
| Executive Assistant | -31.7% | 590 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -32.3% | 1,400 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #8 of the 17 roles we track in Allentown-Bethlehem (-2.2%), between customer support specialists (-1.4%) and paralegals (-3.0%). The typical role here is at -3.0%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Project coordinators hold 5.7% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Allentown-Bethlehem, 6.3% across Pennsylvania and 6.7% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Pennsylvania
Across the 20 areas of Pennsylvania with data for this job, the median runs from $81,070 in Johnstown to $104,160 in Philadelphia-Camden, a gap of $23,090 a year. Of the 3 areas in Pennsylvania with more project coordinators than Allentown-Bethlehem, 2 pay less: Pittsburgh, PA ($99,320) and Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA ($97,850).
| Area | Median | vs Allentown-Bethlehem | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden, PA-NJ | +4.1% | 17,210 | |
| York-Hanover, PA | +0.1% | 1,160 | |
| Allentown-Bethlehem, PA-NJ | this area | 1,850 | |
| Pittsburgh, PA | -0.7% | 7,280 | |
| Reading, PA | -2.0% | 780 | |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | -2.2% | 1,910 | |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania (Nonmetro) | -3.2% | 290 |
Allentown-Bethlehem against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Allentown-Bethlehem is #80 of 517 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job and one of the better-paying ones. Outside Pennsylvania, Crestview-Fort Walton Beach and Midland pay just above Allentown-Bethlehem and Springfield and Topeka just below. All four are within $140 a year of the median in Allentown-Bethlehem. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Allentown-Bethlehem | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NY | +5.3% | 1,800 | jobs | |
| Midland, MI | +0.1% | 200 | pay | |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach, FL | +0.1% | 860 | pay | |
| Allentown-Bethlehem, PA-NJ | this area | 1,850 | ||
| Springfield, IL | -0.0% | 490 | pay | |
| Topeka, KS | -0.0% | 520 | pay | |
| Reno, NV | -0.5% | 1,750 | jobs | |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | -12.8% | 1,750 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Allentown-Bethlehem, PA-NJ?
About $129,097 a year at the median, or $10,758 a month: $100,050 in pay plus about $29,047 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for project coordinators in Allentown-Bethlehem?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $100,050 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $60,630, the 90th $161,190, and the middle half earned $77,300 to $127,820.
Is Allentown-Bethlehem cheaper than the rest of Pennsylvania for project coordinators?
About the same: a median of $100,050 against $100,150 statewide. The next area up in Pennsylvania is York-Hanover at $100,170, the next down Pittsburgh at $99,320.
How many project coordinators work in Allentown-Bethlehem?
BLS counts about 1,850 in the May 2025 survey. 3 areas in Pennsylvania have more; the closest in size is Harrisburg-Carlisle, with about 1,910.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in Allentown-Bethlehem?
Yes: $21,620 a year more at the median. The medians are $100,050 and $78,430.
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.