Project Coordinator salary and cost of hiring in Colorado
The median project coordinator in Colorado earned $110,050 a year in May 2025[1], 7.6% above the US median of $102,320. That puts Colorado at #8 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-1082. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $68,990 | $110,050 | $171,630 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in Colorado earns $85,010–$136,990; the top tenth earns $171,630 or more, 2.5 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Colorado median that makes about $157,214 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Colorado
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $160,590 | 2,920 | |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $137,710 | 20,710 | |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $136,190 | 3,200 | |
| Pueblo, CO | $124,320 | 420 | |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $130,860 | 1,630 | |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $127,740 | 820 | |
| Greeley, CO | $125,720 | 940 | |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $125,110 | 240 | |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $121,240 | 570 | |
| Grand Junction, CO | $118,870 | 380 |
Boulder, CO pays the most ($122,040) and Grand Junction, CO the least ($94,690): $27,350 a year apart for the same job.
What a project coordinator does
A project coordinator keeps projects on track: plans, tasks, deadlines, status updates and the meeting notes everyone forgets to write.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | +9.8% | |
| Massachusetts | +3.8% | |
| Colorado | +0.0% | |
| New Mexico | -2.8% | |
| Oregon | -4.2% |
Questions
How much does a project coordinator earn in Colorado?
The median was $110,050 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $85,010 to $136,990.
What does it cost to employ a project coordinator in Colorado?
About $157,214 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Colorado do project coordinators earn the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $122,040 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-1082: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes131082.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
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