Project Coordinator salary and cost of hiring in Florida
The median project coordinator in Florida earned $98,070 a year in May 2025[1], 4.2% below the US median of $102,320. That puts Florida at #27 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-1082. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-16.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $59,070 | $98,070 | $161,250 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in Florida earns $75,820–$128,640; the top tenth earns $161,250 or more, 2.7 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 Florida median that makes about $140,100 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 Florida
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $134,350 | 2,190 | |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $129,260 | 860 | |
| Jacksonville, FL | $128,600 | 5,730 | |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $129,440 | 1,050 | |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $128,980 | 19,340 | |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $129,900 | 1,280 | |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $128,130 | 11,660 | |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $114,010 | 2,750 | |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $121,790 | 2,060 | |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $127,020 | 11,690 | |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $123,130 | 1,150 | |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $122,140 | 150 | |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $121,580 | 180 | |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $114,700 | 730 | |
| South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $116,260 | 420 | |
| North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $117,470 | 400 | |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $116,130 | 950 | |
| Tallahassee, FL | $109,240 | 1,280 | |
| Ocala, FL | $106,410 | 480 | |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $111,700 | 320 | |
| Gainesville, FL | $104,710 | 830 | |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $104,690 | 1,160 | |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $103,060 | 290 | |
| Sebring, FL | $103,790 | 80 |
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL pays the most ($103,870) and Sebring, FL the least ($74,650): $29,220 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 Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | +1.0% | |
| Texas | +0.4% | |
| Florida | +0.0% | |
| Minnesota | -0.2% | |
| Wisconsin | -0.5% |
Questions
How much does a project coordinator earn in Florida?
The median was $98,070 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $75,820 to $128,640.
What does it cost to employ a project coordinator in Florida?
About $140,100 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Florida do project coordinators earn the most?
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL, with a median of $103,870 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/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Data checked 2026-10-16.