Project Coordinator salary and cost of hiring in District of Columbia
The median project coordinator in District of Columbia earned $104,900 a year in May 2025[1], 2.5% above the US median of $102,320. That puts District of Columbia at #12 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $64,080 | $104,900 | $194,170 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in District of Columbia earns $79,340–$143,440; the top tenth earns $194,170 or more, 3.0 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 District of Columbia median that makes about $149,857 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 District of Columbia
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $163,550 | 38,230 |
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 District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | +0.6% | |
| Connecticut | +0.3% | |
| District of Columbia | +0.0% | |
| Rhode Island | -0.2% | |
| Maryland | -0.8% |
Questions
How much does a project coordinator earn in District of Columbia?
The median was $104,900 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $79,340 to $143,440.
What does it cost to employ a project coordinator in District of Columbia?
About $149,857 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in District of Columbia do project coordinators earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $127,030 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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