Project Coordinator salary in Eugene-Springfield, OR
Eugene-Springfield is a lower-cost market for project coordinators: the median of $93,880 a year1 is 11.0% below the Oregon statewide median of $105,480, and 8.2% below the US median of $102,320. Nationally it ranks #238 of 518 areas. BLS counts about 1,090 people in this job here, 6% of the Oregon total.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Eugene-Springfield, OR. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Eugene-Springfield against Oregon and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $60,010 | $93,880 | $157,480 | |
| Oregon | $65,310 | $105,480 | $168,480 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
Project coordinators at the 90th percentile earn $157,480, 2.6 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.7. The middle half of project coordinators in Eugene-Springfield earns $73,200–$115,620. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $42,420 wide, against $53,010 across Oregon and $54,660 nationally: employers in Eugene-Springfield 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 | $60,010 | $5,001 | $28.85 | $77,432 |
| 25th percentile | $73,200 | $6,100 | $35.19 | $94,452 |
| Median | $93,880 | $7,823 | $45.13 | $121,135 |
| 75th percentile | $115,620 | $9,635 | $55.59 | $149,187 |
| 90th percentile | $157,480 | $13,123 | $75.71 | $203,200 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $20,680 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $21,740, or about $28,052 once benefits are added. 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 Eugene-Springfield, and the Oregon statewide median of $105,480 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Eugene-Springfield
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 $27,255 to the $93,880 median and brings it to $121,135 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 Eugene-Springfield
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 17 roles we track in Eugene-Springfield; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $37,510.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 1,090 | |
| Accountant | -14.9% | 1,120 | |
| Office Manager | -23.8% | 1,040 | |
| Executive Assistant | -25.8% | 490 | |
| Recruiter | -26.1% | 730 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #12 of the 17 roles we track in Eugene-Springfield (-8.2%), between accountants (-4.5%) and recruiters (-8.6%). The typical role here is at -2.0%, so, measured against the US, project coordinators cost less in Eugene-Springfield than the area's general pay level would suggest. Project coordinators hold 7.6% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Eugene-Springfield, 10.1% across Oregon and 6.7% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Oregon
Across the 11 areas of Oregon with data for this job, the median runs from $85,420 in Corvallis to $108,340 in Portland-Vancouver, a gap of $22,920 a year. All 2 areas in Oregon with more project coordinators than Eugene-Springfield also pay more, among them Portland-Vancouver, OR-WA ($108,340) and Salem, OR ($102,730).
| Area | Median | vs Eugene-Springfield | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Oregon (Nonmetro) | +5.8% | 220 | |
| Bend, OR | +3.6% | 920 | |
| Grants Pass, OR | +1.9% | 90 | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | this area | 1,090 | |
| Coast Oregon (Nonmetro) | -0.9% | 410 | |
| Albany, OR | -1.9% | 200 | |
| Eastern Oregon (Nonmetro) | -2.3% | 280 |
Eugene-Springfield against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Eugene-Springfield is #120 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 Oregon, Florence-Muscle Shoals and Oshkosh-Neenah pay just above Eugene-Springfield and Kenosha and Cedar Rapids just below. All four are within $150 a year of the median in Eugene-Springfield. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Eugene-Springfield | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | +5.7% | 1,050 | jobs | |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | +0.2% | 860 | pay | |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | +0.1% | 80 | pay | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | this area | 1,090 | ||
| Kenosha, WI | -0.0% | 310 | pay | |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | -0.1% | 850 | pay | |
| Wichita, KS | -5.0% | 1,140 | jobs | |
| McAllen-Edinburg, TX | -25.5% | 1,080 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Eugene-Springfield, OR?
About $121,135 a year at the median, or $10,095 a month: $93,880 in pay plus about $27,255 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do project coordinators earn in Eugene-Springfield?
The median was $93,880 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $60,010, the 90th $157,480, and the middle half earned $73,200 to $115,620.
Is Eugene-Springfield cheaper than the rest of Oregon for project coordinators?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $93,880 against $105,480 statewide. The next area up in Oregon is Grants Pass at $95,640, the next down the Coast Oregon nonmetro area at $93,020.
How many project coordinators work in Eugene-Springfield?
BLS counts about 1,090 in the May 2025 survey. That is 6% of the Oregon total of 19,380. Only Portland-Vancouver and Salem have more in Oregon.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in Eugene-Springfield?
Yes: $13,950 a year more at the median. The medians are $93,880 and $79,930.
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.