Project Coordinator salary in Idaho Falls, ID
Project coordinators earn more in Idaho Falls than anywhere else in Idaho. Expect a median of $102,250 a year1, 6.9% above the Idaho statewide median of $95,630 and about level with the US median of $102,320. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#87 of 518). About 650 project coordinators work here, 11% of the Idaho total.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Idaho Falls, ID. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Idaho Falls against Idaho and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | $61,090 | $102,250 | $166,390 | |
| Idaho | $61,090 | $95,630 | $165,140 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in Idaho Falls earns $75,700–$137,670. The top tenth earns $166,390 or more, 2.7 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.7 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $61,970 wide, wider than in Idaho as a whole ($57,370) and the US ($54,660), so what a project coordinator earns in Idaho Falls depends more on the employer.
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 | $61,090 | $5,091 | $29.37 | $78,826 |
| 25th percentile | $75,700 | $6,308 | $36.39 | $97,677 |
| Median | $102,250 | $8,521 | $49.16 | $131,935 |
| 75th percentile | $137,670 | $11,472 | $66.19 | $177,639 |
| 90th percentile | $166,390 | $13,866 | $80.00 | $214,697 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $35,420 a year in pay and about $45,703 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $26,550 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 Idaho Falls, and the Idaho statewide median of $95,630 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Idaho Falls
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 $29,685 to the $102,250 median and brings it to $131,935 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 Idaho Falls
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 15 roles we track in Idaho Falls; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $34,800.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 650 | |
| Accountant | -27.2% | 420 | |
| Recruiter | -37.5% | 280 | |
| Office Manager | -42.8% | 700 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -44.6% | 330 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #2 of the 15 roles we track in Idaho Falls (-0.1%), between data entry specialists (+1.7%) and medical administrative assistants (-3.4%). The typical role here is at -14.5%, so, measured against the US, project coordinators cost more in Idaho Falls than the area's general pay level would suggest. Project coordinators hold 8.6% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Idaho Falls, 6.9% across Idaho and 6.8% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Idaho
Across the 8 areas of Idaho with data for this job, the median runs from $82,250 in Pocatello to $102,250 in Idaho Falls, a gap of $20,000 a year. The one area in Idaho with more project coordinators, Boise City, ID ($98,580), pays less: a bigger pool at a lower median.
| Area | Median | vs Idaho Falls | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | this area | 650 | |
| Boise City, ID | -3.6% | 3,220 | |
| Twin Falls, ID | -12.9% | 170 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | -15.0% | 460 | |
| Northwestern Idaho (Nonmetro) | -16.3% | 270 | |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | -18.6% | 130 | |
| Southeast-Central Idaho (Nonmetro) | -19.1% | 420 |
Idaho Falls against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Idaho Falls is #180 of 517 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the top quarter of US areas. Outside Idaho, Raleigh-Cary and Austin-Round Rock pay just above Idaho Falls and Richmond and Pueblo just below. All four are within $380 a year of the median in Idaho Falls. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Idaho Falls | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA | +1.1% | 660 | jobs | |
| Davenport-Moline, IA-IL | +0.6% | 650 | jobs | |
| Austin-Round Rock, TX | +0.1% | 17,470 | pay | |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | +0.0% | 7,930 | pay | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | this area | 650 | ||
| Richmond, VA | -0.1% | 6,380 | pay | |
| Pueblo, CO | -0.4% | 420 | pay | |
| Fort Wayne, IN | -9.4% | 650 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Idaho Falls, ID?
About $131,935 a year at the median, or $10,995 a month: $102,250 in pay plus about $29,685 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for project coordinators in Idaho Falls?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $102,250 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $61,090, the 90th $166,390, and the middle half earned $75,700 to $137,670.
Is Idaho Falls the most expensive area in Idaho for project coordinators?
Yes. Its median of $102,250 is the highest of 8 areas in Idaho. Boise City comes next at $98,580.
How many project coordinators work in Idaho Falls?
BLS counts about 650 in the May 2025 survey. That is 11% of the Idaho total of 5,750. Only Boise City has more in Idaho.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in Idaho Falls?
Yes: $27,840 a year more at the median. The medians are $102,250 and $74,410.
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.