Project Coordinator salary in Bozeman, MT
For this job Bozeman sits between the state and national figures, with a median of $99,090 a year1. That is 12.7% above the Montana statewide median of $87,890, and 3.2% below the US median of $102,320. Among US areas it comes in at #134 of 518. With about 670 project coordinators, 23% of the Montana total, no area in Montana employs more.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Bozeman, MT. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Bozeman against Montana and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $61,410 | $99,090 | $139,030 | |
| Montana | $58,680 | $87,890 | $143,170 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in Bozeman earns $77,720–$109,970. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $139,030, only 2.3 times the bottom tenth, against 2.7 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. The mean ($99,070) is no higher than the median, so few high earners skew the figures here. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $32,250 wide, against $50,330 across Montana and $54,660 nationally: employers in Bozeman pay within a narrower band.
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 | $61,410 | $5,118 | $29.52 | $79,239 |
| 25th percentile | $77,720 | $6,477 | $37.37 | $100,284 |
| Median | $99,090 | $8,258 | $47.64 | $127,858 |
| 75th percentile | $109,970 | $9,164 | $52.87 | $141,897 |
| 90th percentile | $139,030 | $11,586 | $66.84 | $179,394 |
Local pay is bunched just above the median: the 75th percentile is only $10,880 over it, while the 25th sits $21,370 below. Moving an offer from the median to the 75th percentile costs about $14,039 more a year with benefits. 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 Bozeman, and the Montana statewide median of $87,890 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Bozeman
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $28,768 to the $99,090 median and brings it to $127,858 a year. 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 Bozeman
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 13 roles we track in Bozeman; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $40,370.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 670 | |
| Accountant | -21.9% | 800 | |
| Office Manager | -30.7% | 530 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -33.4% | 320 | |
| Recruiter | -35.3% | 320 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #7 of the 13 roles we track in Bozeman (-3.2%), between bookkeepers (-1.7%) and paralegals (-6.0%). The typical role here is at -3.2%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Project coordinators hold 12.3% of the jobs in these 13 roles in Bozeman, 8.1% across Montana and 8.2% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Montana
Across the 8 areas of Montana with data for this job, the median runs from $75,940 in the West Montana nonmetro area to $102,970 in Helena, a gap of $27,030 a year. No other area in Montana has as many project coordinators, and 5 of the other 7 pay less.
| Area | Median | vs Bozeman | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena, MT | +3.9% | 340 | |
| Southwest Montana (Nonmetro) | +3.0% | 160 | |
| Bozeman, MT | this area | 670 | |
| Billings, MT | -13.7% | 520 | |
| Missoula, MT | -15.0% | 360 | |
| Great Falls, MT | -15.7% | 160 | |
| East-Central Montana (Nonmetro) | -19.3% | 130 |
Bozeman against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Bozeman is #172 of 517 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Montana, Naples-Marco Island and Jacksonville pay just above Bozeman and Redding and Madison just below. All four are within $180 a year of the median in Bozeman. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Bozeman | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA | +4.3% | 660 | jobs | |
| Modesto, CA | +3.4% | 670 | jobs | |
| Jacksonville, FL | +0.2% | 5,730 | pay | |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | +0.2% | 1,050 | pay | |
| Bozeman, MT | this area | 670 | ||
| Redding, CA | -0.1% | 270 | pay | |
| Madison, WI | -0.1% | 4,280 | pay | |
| Longview, TX | -13.3% | 670 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Bozeman, MT?
About $127,858 a year at the median, or $10,655 a month: $99,090 in pay plus about $28,768 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do project coordinators earn in Bozeman?
The median was $99,090 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $61,410, the 90th $139,030, and the middle half earned $77,720 to $109,970.
Is Bozeman cheaper than the rest of Montana for project coordinators?
No, it costs more: a median of $99,090 against $87,890 statewide. The next area up in Montana is the Southwest Montana nonmetro area at $102,060, the next down Billings at $85,540.
How many project coordinators work in Bozeman?
BLS counts about 670 in the May 2025 survey. That is 23% of the Montana total of 2,940. No other area in Montana has as many.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in Bozeman?
Yes: $21,690 a year more at the median. The medians are $99,090 and $77,400.
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.