Project Coordinator salary in Cleveland, OH
For this job Cleveland sits right at the Ohio figure, with a median of $95,000 a year1. That is about level with the Ohio statewide median of $95,770, and 7.2% below the US median of $102,320. Among US areas it comes in at #212 of 518. About 6,340 project coordinators work here, 19% of the Ohio total.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Cleveland, OH. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Cleveland against Ohio and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | $59,930 | $95,000 | $161,870 | |
| Ohio | $59,280 | $95,770 | $160,570 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
Project coordinators at the 90th percentile earn $161,870, 2.7 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.7. The middle half of project coordinators in Cleveland earns $75,220–$125,610. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $50,390 wide, against $52,150 across Ohio and $54,660 nationally: employers in Cleveland 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 | $59,930 | $4,994 | $28.81 | $77,329 |
| 25th percentile | $75,220 | $6,268 | $36.16 | $97,058 |
| Median | $95,000 | $7,917 | $45.67 | $122,581 |
| 75th percentile | $125,610 | $10,468 | $60.39 | $162,077 |
| 90th percentile | $161,870 | $13,489 | $77.82 | $208,865 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $30,610 over the median, the 25th only $19,780 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $39,497 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 Cleveland, and the Ohio statewide median of $95,770 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Cleveland
At the $95,000 median, a local hire costs about $122,581 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $27,581 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 Cleveland
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 17 roles we track in Cleveland; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $36,320.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 6,340 | |
| Accountant | -15.8% | 10,740 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -24.9% | 5,440 | |
| Recruiter | -25.4% | 6,330 | |
| Executive Assistant | -27.8% | 2,170 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #14 of the 17 roles we track in Cleveland (-7.2%), between office managers (-7.0%) and marketing specialists (-9.4%). The typical role here is at -3.7%, so, measured against the US, project coordinators cost less in Cleveland than the area's general pay level would suggest. Project coordinators hold 6.2% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Cleveland, 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. All 2 areas in Ohio with more project coordinators than Cleveland also pay more, among them Columbus, OH ($98,660) and Cincinnati, OH-KY ($95,380).
| Area | Median | vs Cleveland | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | +3.9% | 7,680 | |
| Dayton-Kettering, OH | +3.3% | 2,270 | |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY | +0.4% | 7,080 | |
| Cleveland, OH | this area | 6,340 | |
| Sandusky, OH | -0.6% | 140 | |
| Akron, OH | -1.9% | 2,180 | |
| West Northwestern Ohio (Nonmetro) | -8.1% | 860 |
Cleveland against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Cleveland is #38 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, Grand Rapids-Wyoming and Weirton-Steubenville pay just above Cleveland and La Crosse-Onalaska and Saginaw just below. All four are within $220 a year of the median in Cleveland. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Cleveland | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake, VA-NC | +10.4% | 6,040 | jobs | |
| Richmond, VA | +7.5% | 6,380 | jobs | |
| Riverside-San Bernardino, CA | +6.1% | 6,720 | jobs | |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | +0.2% | 110 | pay | |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | +0.0% | 3,010 | pay | |
| Cleveland, OH | this area | 6,340 | ||
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | -0.0% | 480 | pay | |
| Saginaw, MI | -0.0% | 400 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Cleveland, OH?
About $122,581 a year at the median, or $10,215 a month: $95,000 in pay plus about $27,581 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for project coordinators in Cleveland?
The median was $95,000 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $59,930, the 90th $161,870, and the middle half earned $75,220 to $125,610.
Is Cleveland cheaper than the rest of Ohio for project coordinators?
About the same: a median of $95,000 against $95,770 statewide. The next area up in Ohio is Cincinnati at $95,380, the next down Sandusky at $94,440.
How many project coordinators work in Cleveland?
BLS counts about 6,340 in the May 2025 survey. That is 19% of the Ohio total of 34,260. Only Columbus and Cincinnati have more in Ohio.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in Cleveland?
Yes: $15,000 a year more at the median. The medians are $95,000 and $80,000.
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.