Project Coordinator salary in Harrisonburg, VA
No other area in Virginia pays project coordinators less than Harrisonburg. The median is $84,680 a year1, 29.9% below the Virginia statewide median of $120,840 and 17.2% below the US median of $102,320. Nationally it ranks #359 of 518 areas. BLS counts about 330 people in this job here.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Harrisonburg, VA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Harrisonburg against Virginia and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg, VA | $54,770 | $84,680 | $135,300 | |
| Virginia | $68,020 | $120,840 | $179,970 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in Harrisonburg earns $65,660–$108,950. The top tenth earns $135,300 or more, 2.5 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.7 times. The mean ($92,180) is 9% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $43,290 wide, against $72,500 across Virginia and $54,660 nationally: employers in Harrisonburg 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 | $54,770 | $4,564 | $26.33 | $70,671 |
| 25th percentile | $65,660 | $5,472 | $31.57 | $84,723 |
| Median | $84,680 | $7,057 | $40.71 | $109,265 |
| 75th percentile | $108,950 | $9,079 | $52.38 | $140,581 |
| 90th percentile | $135,300 | $11,275 | $65.05 | $174,581 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $19,020 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $24,270, or about $31,316 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 Harrisonburg, and the Virginia statewide median of $120,840 falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles.
What a hire really costs in Harrisonburg
At the $84,680 median, a local hire costs about $109,265 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $24,585 here. 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 Harrisonburg
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 16 roles we track in Harrisonburg; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $37,220.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 330 | |
| Accountant | -9.6% | 450 | |
| Office Manager | -18.8% | 540 | |
| Recruiter | -26.4% | 240 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -26.8% | 290 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #11 of the 16 roles we track in Harrisonburg (-17.2%), between sales development representatives (-12.7%) and recruiters (-17.9%). The typical role here is at -10.6%, so, measured against the US, project coordinators cost less in Harrisonburg than the area's general pay level would suggest. Project coordinators hold 6.7% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Harrisonburg, 10.3% across Virginia and 6.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Virginia
Across the 13 areas of Virginia with data for this job, the median runs from $84,680 in Harrisonburg to $116,090 in the Northeast Virginia nonmetro area, a gap of $31,410 a year. All 8 areas in Virginia with more project coordinators than Harrisonburg also pay more, among them Richmond, VA ($102,170) and Virginia Beach-Chesapeake, VA-NC ($104,920).
| Area | Median | vs Harrisonburg | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Virginia (Nonmetro) | +8.1% | 340 | |
| Roanoke, VA | +7.7% | 930 | |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | +5.1% | 220 | |
| Northwest Virginia (Nonmetro) | +4.1% | 300 | |
| Southwest Virginia (Nonmetro) | +3.8% | 330 | |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg, VA | +0.5% | 380 | |
| Harrisonburg, VA | this area | 330 |
Harrisonburg against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Harrisonburg is #318 of 517 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Virginia, Port St. Lucie and South Bend-Mishawaka pay just above Harrisonburg and Sierra Vista-Douglas and Daphne-Fairhope just below. All four are within $160 a year of the median in Harrisonburg. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Harrisonburg | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | +0.2% | 410 | pay | |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | +0.2% | 950 | pay | |
| Harrisonburg, VA | this area | 330 | ||
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | -0.1% | 160 | pay | |
| Daphne-Fairhope, AL | -0.2% | n/a | pay | |
| Fond du Lac, WI | -0.6% | 330 | jobs | |
| Jackson, TN | -3.8% | 330 | jobs | |
| Joplin, MO-KS | -8.2% | 330 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Harrisonburg, VA?
About $109,265 a year at the median, or $9,105 a month: $84,680 in pay plus about $24,585 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do project coordinators earn in Harrisonburg?
The median was $84,680 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $54,770, the 90th $135,300, and the middle half earned $65,660 to $108,950.
Is Harrisonburg the cheapest area in Virginia for project coordinators?
Yes. Its median of $84,680 is the lowest of 13 areas in Virginia. Blacksburg-Christiansburg is next at $85,070.
How many project coordinators work in Harrisonburg?
BLS counts about 330 in the May 2025 survey. 8 areas in Virginia have more; the closest in size is the Northeast Virginia nonmetro area, with about 340.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in Harrisonburg?
Yes: $8,150 a year more at the median. The medians are $84,680 and $76,530.
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.