Project Coordinator salary and cost of hiring in Idaho
The median project coordinator in Idaho earned $95,630 a year in May 2025[1], 6.5% below the US median of $102,320. That puts Idaho at #34 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-1082. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $61,090 | $95,630 | $165,140 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in Idaho earns $71,410–$128,780; the top tenth earns $165,140 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 Idaho median that makes about $136,614 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 Idaho
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | $137,670 | 650 | |
| Boise City, ID | $129,530 | 3,220 | |
| Twin Falls, ID | $99,250 | 170 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $118,470 | 460 | |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $111,930 | 270 | |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $104,350 | 130 | |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $108,830 | 420 | |
| Pocatello, ID | $98,380 | 170 |
Idaho Falls, ID pays the most ($102,250) and Pocatello, ID the least ($82,250): $20,000 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 Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | +0.6% | |
| Ohio | +0.1% | |
| Idaho | +0.0% | |
| South Carolina | -0.6% | |
| Indiana | -0.6% |
Questions
How much does a project coordinator earn in Idaho?
The median was $95,630 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $71,410 to $128,780.
What does it cost to employ a project coordinator in Idaho?
About $136,614 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Idaho do project coordinators earn the most?
Idaho Falls, ID, with a median of $102,250 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. Last updated 2026-11-05.