Project Coordinator salary in Anchorage, AK
For this job Anchorage sits right at the Alaska figure, with a median of $99,580 a year1. That is about level with the Alaska statewide median of $99,580, and 2.7% below the US median of $102,320. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#126 of 518). It is the largest market for the job in Alaska: about 1,270 people, 65% of the Alaska total.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Anchorage, AK. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Anchorage against Alaska and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $51,360 | $99,580 | $160,730 | |
| Alaska | $53,360 | $99,580 | $160,710 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
Pay is more spread out here than nationally: the top tenth earns $160,730 or more, 3.1 times the bottom tenth, against 2.7 times across the US. Two offers for the same title can sit far apart. The middle half of project coordinators in Anchorage earns $70,800–$125,530. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $54,730 wide, wider than in Alaska as a whole ($51,780) and the US ($54,660), so what a project coordinator earns in Anchorage depends more on the employer.
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 | $51,360 | $4,280 | $24.69 | $66,271 |
| 25th percentile | $70,800 | $5,900 | $34.04 | $91,355 |
| Median | $99,580 | $8,298 | $47.88 | $128,490 |
| 75th percentile | $125,530 | $10,461 | $60.35 | $161,974 |
| 90th percentile | $160,730 | $13,394 | $77.27 | $207,394 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $28,780 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $25,950, or about $33,484 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 Anchorage, and the Alaska statewide median of $99,580 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Anchorage
At the $99,580 median, a local hire costs about $128,490 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $28,910 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 Anchorage
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 17 roles we track in Anchorage; e-commerce order specialists have the lowest, at $39,440.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 1,270 | |
| Accountant | -17.5% | 1,160 | |
| Recruiter | -23.8% | 820 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -23.8% | 590 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -31.0% | 380 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #14 of the 17 roles we track in Anchorage (-2.7%), between accountants (-1.8%) and marketing specialists (-12.7%). The typical role here is at -0.1%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Project coordinators hold 7.1% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Anchorage, 6.1% across Alaska and 6.7% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Alaska
Across the 3 areas of Alaska with data for this job, the median runs from $98,020 in the Alaska nonmetro area to $103,530 in Fairbanks-College, a gap of $5,510 a year. No other area in Alaska has as many project coordinators, and 1 of the other 2 pays less.
| Area | Median | vs Anchorage | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks-College, AK | +4.0% | 200 | |
| Anchorage, AK | this area | 1,270 | |
| Alaska (Nonmetro) | -1.6% | 460 |
Anchorage against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Anchorage is #108 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 Alaska, Greensboro-High Point and Indianapolis-Carmel pay just above Anchorage and Houston-Pasadena and Reno just below. All four are within $130 a year of the median in Anchorage. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Anchorage | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | +26.5% | 1,260 | jobs | |
| Indianapolis-Carmel, IN | +0.1% | 5,380 | pay | |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | +0.1% | 2,080 | pay | |
| Anchorage, AK | this area | 1,270 | ||
| Houston-Pasadena, TX | -0.1% | 35,550 | pay | |
| Reno, NV | -0.1% | 1,750 | pay | |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass, FL | -0.9% | 1,280 | jobs | |
| Tallahassee, FL | -16.9% | 1,280 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Anchorage, AK?
About $128,490 a year at the median, or $10,708 a month: $99,580 in pay plus about $28,910 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for project coordinators in Anchorage?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $99,580 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $51,360, the 90th $160,730, and the middle half earned $70,800 to $125,530.
Is Anchorage cheaper than the rest of Alaska for project coordinators?
About the same: a median of $99,580 against $99,580 statewide. The next area up in Alaska is Fairbanks-College at $103,530, the next down the Alaska nonmetro area at $98,020.
How many project coordinators work in Anchorage?
BLS counts about 1,270 in the May 2025 survey. That is 65% of the Alaska total of 1,950. No other area in Alaska has as many.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in Anchorage?
Yes: $17,430 a year more at the median. The medians are $99,580 and $82,150.
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
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