Project Coordinator salary and cost of hiring in Arizona
The median project coordinator in Arizona earned $99,050 a year in May 2025[1], 3.2% below the US median of $102,320. That puts Arizona at #25 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $62,050 | $99,050 | $161,870 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in Arizona earns $75,870–$129,750; the top tenth earns $161,870 or more, 2.6 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 Arizona median that makes about $141,500 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 Arizona
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $131,180 | 17,790 | |
| Tucson, AZ | $121,690 | 2,310 | |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $124,600 | 250 | |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $121,470 | 220 | |
| Yuma, AZ | $114,410 | 240 | |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $117,610 | 160 | |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $107,050 | 290 | |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $100,780 | 320 |
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ pays the most ($100,780) and Flagstaff, AZ the least ($77,940): $22,840 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 Arizona?
The median was $99,050 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $75,870 to $129,750.
What does it cost to employ a project coordinator in Arizona?
About $141,500 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Arizona do project coordinators earn the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $100,780 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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