Project Coordinator salary and cost of hiring in Kansas
The median project coordinator in Kansas earned $100,010 a year in May 2025[1], 2.3% below the US median of $102,320. That puts Kansas at #22 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $59,540 | $100,010 | $165,000 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in Kansas earns $75,990–$128,780; the top tenth earns $165,000 or more, 2.8 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 Kansas median that makes about $142,871 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 Kansas
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | $127,610 | 520 | |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $123,010 | 810 | |
| Manhattan, KS | $131,450 | 160 | |
| Lawrence, KS | $129,790 | 150 | |
| Wichita, KS | $118,970 | 1,140 |
Topeka, KS pays the most ($100,000) and Wichita, KS the least ($89,170): $10,830 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 Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | +0.8% | |
| Pennsylvania | +0.1% | |
| Kansas | +0.0% | |
| Nevada | -0.1% | |
| Alaska | -0.4% |
Questions
How much does a project coordinator earn in Kansas?
The median was $100,010 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $75,990 to $128,780.
What does it cost to employ a project coordinator in Kansas?
About $142,871 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Kansas do project coordinators earn the most?
Topeka, KS, with a median of $100,000 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/
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