Project Coordinator salary in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Coeur d'Alene is a lower-cost market for project coordinators: the median of $86,950 a year1 is 9.1% below the Idaho statewide median of $95,630, and 15.0% below the US median of $102,320. Among US areas it comes in at #329 of 518. BLS counts about 460 people in this job here, 8% of the Idaho total.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Coeur d'Alene, ID. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Coeur d'Alene against Idaho and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $57,190 | $86,950 | $159,860 | |
| Idaho | $61,090 | $95,630 | $165,140 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
Project coordinators at the 90th percentile earn $159,860, 2.8 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.7. The middle half of project coordinators in Coeur d'Alene earns $70,460–$118,470. The mean ($98,950) is 14% 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 $48,010 wide, against $57,370 across Idaho and $54,660 nationally: employers in Coeur d'Alene 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 | $57,190 | $4,766 | $27.50 | $73,794 |
| 25th percentile | $70,460 | $5,872 | $33.88 | $90,916 |
| Median | $86,950 | $7,246 | $41.80 | $112,194 |
| 75th percentile | $118,470 | $9,872 | $56.96 | $152,865 |
| 90th percentile | $159,860 | $13,322 | $76.86 | $206,271 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $31,520 over the median, the 25th only $16,490 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $40,671 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 Coeur d'Alene, and the Idaho statewide median of $95,630 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Coeur d'Alene
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 $25,244 to the $86,950 median and brings it to $112,194 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 Coeur d'Alene
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 15 roles we track in Coeur d'Alene; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $37,780.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 460 | |
| Accountant | -18.1% | 380 | |
| Recruiter | -27.0% | 280 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -28.3% | 80 | |
| Office Manager | -29.3% | 690 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #10 of the 15 roles we track in Coeur d'Alene (-15.0%), between accountants (-14.9%) and recruiters (-16.4%). The typical role here is at -11.5%, so, measured against the US, project coordinators cost less in Coeur d'Alene than the area's general pay level would suggest. Project coordinators hold 6.8% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Coeur d'Alene, 6.9% across Idaho and 6.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Idaho
Across the 8 areas of Idaho with data for this job, the median runs from $82,250 in Pocatello to $102,250 in Idaho Falls, a gap of $20,000 a year. All 2 areas in Idaho with more project coordinators than Coeur d'Alene also pay more, among them Boise City, ID ($98,580) and Idaho Falls, ID ($102,250).
| Area | Median | vs Coeur d'Alene | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | +17.6% | 650 | |
| Boise City, ID | +13.4% | 3,220 | |
| Twin Falls, ID | +2.4% | 170 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | this area | 460 | |
| Northwestern Idaho (Nonmetro) | -1.6% | 270 | |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | -4.2% | 130 | |
| Southeast-Central Idaho (Nonmetro) | -4.9% | 420 |
Coeur d'Alene against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Coeur d'Alene is #240 of 517 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Idaho, Minot and Chattanooga pay just above Coeur d'Alene and Baton Rouge and Elkhart-Goshen just below. All four are within $310 a year of the median in Coeur d'Alene. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Coeur d'Alene | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, MN | +22.2% | 460 | jobs | |
| Bloomington, IL | +16.3% | 460 | jobs | |
| Eau Claire, WI | +10.2% | 460 | jobs | |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | +0.3% | 1,750 | pay | |
| Minot, ND | +0.0% | 90 | pay | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | this area | 460 | ||
| Baton Rouge, LA | -0.3% | 2,290 | pay | |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | -0.4% | 270 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Coeur d'Alene, ID?
About $112,194 a year at the median, or $9,349 a month: $86,950 in pay plus about $25,244 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for project coordinators in Coeur d'Alene?
The median was $86,950 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $57,190, the 90th $159,860, and the middle half earned $70,460 to $118,470.
Is Coeur d'Alene cheaper than the rest of Idaho for project coordinators?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $86,950 against $95,630 statewide. The next area up in Idaho is Twin Falls at $89,040, the next down the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area at $85,590.
How many project coordinators work in Coeur d'Alene?
BLS counts about 460 in the May 2025 survey. That is 8% of the Idaho total of 5,750. Only Boise City and Idaho Falls have more in Idaho.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in Coeur d'Alene?
Yes: $15,720 a year more at the median. The medians are $86,950 and $71,230.
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.