Project Coordinator salary in the Central New Hampshire nonmetro area
The Central New Hampshire nonmetro area is a lower-cost market for project coordinators: the median of $81,560 a year1 is 10.3% below the New Hampshire statewide median of $90,890, and 20.3% below the US median of $102,320. That is in the bottom quarter of US areas (#413 of 518). About 490 project coordinators work here, 13% of the New Hampshire total.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in the Central New Hampshire nonmetro area against New Hampshire and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | $52,810 | $81,560 | $128,310 | |
| New Hampshire | $60,950 | $90,890 | $144,920 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in the Central New Hampshire nonmetro area earns $69,900–$104,610. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $128,310, only 2.4 times the bottom tenth, against 2.7 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. The mean ($88,520) is 9% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $34,710 wide, against $42,490 across New Hampshire and $54,660 nationally: employers in the Central New Hampshire 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 | $52,810 | $4,401 | $25.39 | $68,142 |
| 25th percentile | $69,900 | $5,825 | $33.61 | $90,194 |
| Median | $81,560 | $6,797 | $39.21 | $105,239 |
| 75th percentile | $104,610 | $8,718 | $50.29 | $134,981 |
| 90th percentile | $128,310 | $10,692 | $61.69 | $165,561 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $23,050 over the median, the 25th only $11,660 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $29,742 a year in employer cost. 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 the Central New Hampshire nonmetro area, and the New Hampshire statewide median of $90,890 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in the Central New Hampshire nonmetro area
At the $81,560 median, a local hire costs about $105,239 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $23,679 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 New Hampshire nonmetro area
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 17 roles we track in the Central New Hampshire nonmetro area; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $37,140.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 490 | |
| Accountant | -4.7% | 1,050 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -14.0% | 480 | |
| Executive Assistant | -16.9% | 170 | |
| Office Manager | -17.9% | 1,020 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #16 of the 17 roles we track in the Central New Hampshire nonmetro area (-20.3%), between recruiters (-12.2%) and marketing specialists (-21.3%). The typical role here is at -1.7%, so, measured against the US, project coordinators cost less in the Central New Hampshire nonmetro area than the area's general pay level would suggest. Project coordinators hold 4.9% of the jobs in these 17 roles in the Central New Hampshire nonmetro area, 5.1% across New Hampshire 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 Hampshire
Across the 4 areas of New Hampshire with data for this job, the median runs from $81,120 in the Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetro area to $90,180 in Manchester-Nashua, a gap of $9,060 a year. The one area in New Hampshire with more project coordinators, Manchester-Nashua, NH ($90,180), also pays more.
| Area | Median | vs the Central New Hampshire nonmetro area | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | +10.6% | 1,150 | |
| Northern New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | +6.9% | 350 | |
| Central New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | this area | 490 | |
| Southwestern New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | -0.5% | 190 |
the Central New Hampshire nonmetro area against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, the Central New Hampshire nonmetro area is #224 of 517 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the bottom quarter of US areas. Outside New Hampshire, Waterloo-Cedar Falls and Lima pay just above the Central New Hampshire nonmetro area and Sebastian-Vero Beach and Jackson just below. All four are within $110 a year of the median in the Central New Hampshire nonmetro area. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs the Central New Hampshire nonmetro area | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | +13.1% | 490 | jobs | |
| Hickory-Lenoir, NC | +4.8% | 490 | jobs | |
| Fayetteville, NC | +1.4% | 490 | jobs | |
| Lima, OH | +0.1% | 150 | pay | |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | +0.0% | 190 | pay | |
| Central New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | this area | 490 | ||
| Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL | -0.0% | 320 | pay | |
| Jackson, TN | -0.1% | 330 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Central New Hampshire (Nonmetro)?
About $105,239 a year at the median, or $8,770 a month: $81,560 in pay plus about $23,679 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do project coordinators earn in the Central New Hampshire nonmetro area?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $81,560 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $52,810, the 90th $128,310, and the middle half earned $69,900 to $104,610.
Is the Central New Hampshire nonmetro area cheaper than the rest of New Hampshire for project coordinators?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $81,560 against $90,890 statewide. The next area up in New Hampshire is the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area at $87,150, the next down the Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetro area at $81,120.
How many project coordinators work in the Central New Hampshire nonmetro area?
BLS counts about 490 in the May 2025 survey. That is 13% of the New Hampshire total of 3,840. Only Manchester-Nashua has more in New Hampshire.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in the Central New Hampshire nonmetro area?
Yes: $3,830 a year more at the median. The medians are $81,560 and $77,730.
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.