Project Coordinator salary in Cincinnati, OH-KY
Cincinnati pays project coordinators close to the Ohio norm. The median is $95,380 a year1, about level with the Ohio statewide median of $95,770 and 6.8% below the US median of $102,320. Nationally it ranks #208 of 518 areas. About 7,080 project coordinators work here.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Cincinnati against Ohio and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY | $58,950 | $95,380 | $159,490 | |
| Ohio | $59,280 | $95,770 | $160,570 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in Cincinnati earns $73,060–$126,420. The top tenth earns $159,490 or more, 2.7 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.7 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $53,360 wide, between the figure for Ohio ($52,150) and the US figure ($54,660).
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 | $58,950 | $4,912 | $28.34 | $76,065 |
| 25th percentile | $73,060 | $6,088 | $35.12 | $94,271 |
| Median | $95,380 | $7,948 | $45.86 | $123,071 |
| 75th percentile | $126,420 | $10,535 | $60.78 | $163,123 |
| 90th percentile | $159,490 | $13,291 | $76.68 | $205,794 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $31,040 a year in pay and about $40,052 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $22,320 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 median and the 75th percentile in Cincinnati, and the Ohio statewide median of $95,770 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Cincinnati
At the $95,380 median, a local hire costs about $123,071 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $27,691 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 Cincinnati
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 17 roles we track in Cincinnati; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $35,250.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 7,080 | |
| Accountant | -15.5% | 10,050 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -20.6% | 7,080 | |
| Recruiter | -23.5% | 7,110 | |
| Executive Assistant | -25.6% | 1,830 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #14 of the 17 roles we track in Cincinnati (-6.8%), between recruiters (-3.9%) and virtual receptionists (-7.3%). The typical role here is at -1.3%, so, measured against the US, project coordinators cost less in Cincinnati than the area's general pay level would suggest. Project coordinators hold 6.6% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Cincinnati, 6.7% across Ohio and 6.7% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Ohio
Across the 16 areas of Ohio with data for this job, the median runs from $77,160 in Youngstown-Warren to $98,660 in Columbus, a gap of $21,500 a year. The one area in Ohio with more project coordinators, Columbus, OH ($98,660), also pays more.
| Area | Median | vs Cincinnati | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | +3.4% | 7,680 | |
| Dayton-Kettering, OH | +2.9% | 2,270 | |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY | this area | 7,080 | |
| Cleveland, OH | -0.4% | 6,340 | |
| Sandusky, OH | -1.0% | 140 | |
| Akron, OH | -2.3% | 2,180 | |
| West Northwestern Ohio (Nonmetro) | -8.5% | 860 |
Cincinnati against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Cincinnati is #33 of 517 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Ohio, Manhattan and Grants Pass pay just above Cincinnati and Pinehurst-Southern Pines and Weirton-Steubenville just below. All four are within $260 a year of the median in Cincinnati. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Cincinnati | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento-Roseville, CA | +30.4% | 6,860 | jobs | |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | +5.2% | 6,790 | jobs | |
| Pittsburgh, PA | +4.1% | 7,280 | jobs | |
| Grants Pass, OR | +0.3% | 90 | pay | |
| Manhattan, KS | +0.0% | 160 | pay | |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY | this area | 7,080 | ||
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | -0.1% | 210 | pay | |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | -0.2% | 110 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Cincinnati, OH-KY?
About $123,071 a year at the median, or $10,256 a month: $95,380 in pay plus about $27,691 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do project coordinators earn in Cincinnati?
The median was $95,380 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $58,950, the 90th $159,490, and the middle half earned $73,060 to $126,420.
Is Cincinnati cheaper than the rest of Ohio for project coordinators?
About the same: a median of $95,380 against $95,770 statewide. The next area up in Ohio is Dayton-Kettering at $98,130, the next down Cleveland at $95,000.
How many project coordinators work in Cincinnati?
BLS counts about 7,080 in the May 2025 survey. Only Columbus has more in Ohio.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in Cincinnati?
Yes: $14,740 a year more at the median. The medians are $95,380 and $80,640.
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.