Project Coordinator salary in the Eastern Washington nonmetro area
Hiring a project coordinator costs less in the Eastern Washington nonmetro area than in Washington or the country as a whole. The median is $96,780 a year1: 22.1% below the Washington statewide median of $124,160 and 5.4% below the US median of $102,320. Nationally it ranks #182 of 518 areas. About 500 project coordinators work here, 1% of the Washington total.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in the Eastern Washington nonmetro area against Washington and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Washington (Nonmetro) | $61,040 | $96,780 | $156,140 | |
| Washington | $74,750 | $124,160 | $202,120 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in the Eastern Washington nonmetro area earns $72,800–$125,470. The top tenth earns $156,140 or more, 2.6 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.7 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $52,670 wide, against $69,660 across Washington and $54,660 nationally: employers in the Eastern Washington nonmetro area 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 | $61,040 | $5,087 | $29.35 | $78,761 |
| 25th percentile | $72,800 | $6,067 | $35.00 | $93,935 |
| Median | $96,780 | $8,065 | $46.53 | $124,877 |
| 75th percentile | $125,470 | $10,456 | $60.32 | $161,897 |
| 90th percentile | $156,140 | $13,012 | $75.07 | $201,471 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $28,690 a year in pay and about $37,019 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $23,980 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 the Eastern Washington nonmetro area, and the Washington statewide median of $124,160 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in the Eastern Washington nonmetro area
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 $28,097 to the $96,780 median and brings it to $124,877 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 the Eastern Washington nonmetro area
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 16 roles we track in the Eastern Washington nonmetro area; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $42,100.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 500 | |
| Accountant | -12.9% | 860 | |
| Recruiter | -19.9% | 430 | |
| Office Manager | -22.8% | 930 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -25.7% | 310 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #14 of the 16 roles we track in the Eastern Washington nonmetro area (-5.4%), between paralegals (-3.5%) and executive assistants (-6.3%). The typical role here is at +4.6%, so, measured against the US, project coordinators cost less in the Eastern Washington nonmetro area than the area's general pay level would suggest. Project coordinators hold 6.1% of the jobs in these 16 roles in the Eastern Washington nonmetro area, 10.7% across Washington and 6.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Washington
Across the 13 areas of Washington with data for this job, the median runs from $95,580 in the Western Washington nonmetro area to $130,380 in Seattle-Tacoma, a gap of $34,800 a year. All 5 areas in Washington with more project coordinators than the Eastern Washington nonmetro area also pay more, among them Seattle-Tacoma, WA ($130,380) and Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA ($98,840).
| Area | Median | vs the Eastern Washington nonmetro area | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia-Lacey, WA | +6.4% | 810 | |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | +4.8% | 230 | |
| Walla Walla, WA | +4.3% | 80 | |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | +2.1% | 1,510 | |
| Yakima, WA | +2.1% | 250 | |
| Eastern Washington (Nonmetro) | this area | 500 | |
| Western Washington (Nonmetro) | -1.2% | 440 |
the Eastern Washington nonmetro area against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, the Eastern Washington nonmetro area is #217 of 517 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Washington, Winchester and Spartanburg pay just above the Eastern Washington nonmetro area and Cape Coral-Fort Myers and Duluth just below. All four are within $230 a year of the median in the Eastern Washington nonmetro area. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs the Eastern Washington nonmetro area | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg, SC | +0.0% | 820 | pay | |
| Winchester, VA-WV | +0.0% | 320 | pay | |
| Eastern Washington (Nonmetro) | this area | 500 | ||
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | -0.2% | 2,750 | pay | |
| Duluth, MN-WI | -0.2% | 470 | pay | |
| Flint, MI | -5.2% | 510 | jobs | |
| Jefferson City, MO | -17.4% | 500 | jobs | |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY | -17.8% | 510 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Eastern Washington (Nonmetro)?
About $124,877 a year at the median, or $10,406 a month: $96,780 in pay plus about $28,097 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do project coordinators earn in the Eastern Washington nonmetro area?
The median was $96,780 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $61,040, the 90th $156,140, and the middle half earned $72,800 to $125,470.
Is the Eastern Washington nonmetro area cheaper than the rest of Washington for project coordinators?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $96,780 against $124,160 statewide. The next area up in Washington is Yakima at $98,780, the next down the Western Washington nonmetro area at $95,580.
How many project coordinators work in the Eastern Washington nonmetro area?
BLS counts about 500 in the May 2025 survey. That is 1% of the Washington total of 36,240. 5 areas in Washington have more; the closest in size is Bellingham, with about 660.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in the Eastern Washington nonmetro area?
Yes: $12,490 a year more at the median. The medians are $96,780 and $84,290.
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.