Project Coordinator salary in the Central East New York nonmetro area
For this job the Central East New York nonmetro area sits right at the US figure, with a median of $102,610 a year1. That is about level with the US median of $102,320, and 15.2% below the New York statewide median of $121,040. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#81 of 518). About 470 project coordinators work here.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Central East New York nonmetropolitan area. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in the Central East New York nonmetro area against New York and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central East New York (Nonmetro) | $65,620 | $102,610 | $167,280 | |
| New York | $74,580 | $121,040 | $192,160 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
Project coordinators at the 90th percentile earn $167,280, 2.5 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.7. The middle half of project coordinators in the Central East New York nonmetro area earns $78,210–$128,250. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $50,040 wide, against $68,560 across New York and $54,660 nationally: employers in the Central East New York nonmetro area 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 | $65,620 | $5,468 | $31.55 | $84,671 |
| 25th percentile | $78,210 | $6,518 | $37.60 | $100,916 |
| Median | $102,610 | $8,551 | $49.33 | $132,400 |
| 75th percentile | $128,250 | $10,688 | $61.66 | $165,484 |
| 90th percentile | $167,280 | $13,940 | $80.42 | $215,845 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $25,640 a year in pay and about $33,084 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $24,400 in pay. 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 25th percentile and the median in the Central East New York nonmetro area, and the New York statewide median of $121,040 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in the Central East New York nonmetro area
At the $102,610 median, a local hire costs about $132,400 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $29,790 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 the Central East New York nonmetro area
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 17 roles we track in the Central East New York nonmetro area; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $38,860.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 470 | |
| Accountant | -22.2% | 940 | |
| Recruiter | -28.0% | 590 | |
| Executive Assistant | -34.1% | 720 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -34.7% | 460 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #3 of the 17 roles we track in the Central East New York nonmetro area (+0.3%), between virtual receptionists (+2.2%) and e-commerce order specialists (-0.1%). The typical role here is at -3.8%, so, measured against the US, project coordinators cost more in the Central East New York nonmetro area than the area's general pay level would suggest. Project coordinators hold 3.5% of the jobs in these 17 roles in the Central East New York nonmetro area, 6.2% across New York and 6.7% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in New York
Across the 16 areas of New York with data for this job, the median runs from $96,250 in Elmira to $126,660 in New York-Newark, a gap of $30,410 a year. Of the 8 areas in New York with more project coordinators than the Central East New York nonmetro area, 1 pays less: Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY ($101,180).
| Area | Median | vs the Central East New York nonmetro area | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | +1.5% | 140 | |
| Rochester, NY | +0.9% | 3,350 | |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie, NY | +0.0% | 1,300 | |
| Central East New York (Nonmetro) | this area | 470 | |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | -1.4% | 3,050 | |
| Utica-Rome, NY | -2.1% | 420 | |
| Glens Falls, NY | -3.7% | 170 |
the Central East New York nonmetro area against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, the Central East New York nonmetro area is #237 of 517 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the top quarter of US areas. Outside New York, Salem and Decatur pay just above the Central East New York nonmetro area and Lewiston-Auburn and Modesto just below. All four are within $260 a year of the median in the Central East New York nonmetro area. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs the Central East New York nonmetro area | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton-Silverdale, WA | +2.0% | 470 | jobs | |
| Decatur, IL | +0.3% | 60 | pay | |
| Salem, OR | +0.1% | 1,420 | pay | |
| Central East New York (Nonmetro) | this area | 470 | ||
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | -0.1% | 160 | pay | |
| Modesto, CA | -0.1% | 670 | pay | |
| Duluth, MN-WI | -5.9% | 470 | jobs | |
| Greenville, NC | -7.9% | 470 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Central East New York (Nonmetro)?
About $132,400 a year at the median, or $11,033 a month: $102,610 in pay plus about $29,790 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do project coordinators earn in the Central East New York nonmetro area?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $102,610 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $65,620, the 90th $167,280, and the middle half earned $78,210 to $128,250.
Is the Central East New York nonmetro area cheaper than the rest of New York for project coordinators?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $102,610 against $121,040 statewide. The next area up in New York is Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie at $102,650, the next down Buffalo-Cheektowaga at $101,180.
How many project coordinators work in the Central East New York nonmetro area?
BLS counts about 470 in the May 2025 survey. 8 areas in New York have more; the closest in size is Binghamton, with about 540.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in the Central East New York nonmetro area?
Yes: $22,790 a year more at the median. The medians are $102,610 and $79,820.
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.