Project Coordinator salary in Las Vegas-Henderson, NV
For this job Las Vegas-Henderson sits right at the Nevada figure, with a median of $99,940 a year1. That is about level with the Nevada statewide median of $99,940, and 2.3% below the US median of $102,320. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#123 of 518). With about 5,740 project coordinators, 69% of the Nevada total, no area in Nevada employs more.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Las Vegas-Henderson against Nevada and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV | $60,790 | $99,940 | $163,160 | |
| Nevada | $61,610 | $99,940 | $162,830 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
Project coordinators at the 90th percentile earn $163,160, 2.7 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.7. The middle half of project coordinators in Las Vegas-Henderson earns $77,460–$129,390. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $51,930 wide, against $52,550 across Nevada and $54,660 nationally: employers in Las Vegas-Henderson 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 | $60,790 | $5,066 | $29.23 | $78,439 |
| 25th percentile | $77,460 | $6,455 | $37.24 | $99,948 |
| Median | $99,940 | $8,328 | $48.05 | $128,955 |
| 75th percentile | $129,390 | $10,782 | $62.21 | $166,955 |
| 90th percentile | $163,160 | $13,597 | $78.44 | $210,529 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $22,480 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $29,450, or about $38,000 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 Las Vegas-Henderson, and the Nevada statewide median of $99,940 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Las Vegas-Henderson
At the $99,940 median, a local hire costs about $128,955 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $29,015 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 Las Vegas-Henderson
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 17 roles we track in Las Vegas-Henderson; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $36,520.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 5,740 | |
| Accountant | -19.4% | 4,680 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -25.3% | 4,600 | |
| Recruiter | -30.0% | 4,470 | |
| Paralegal | -33.2% | 2,660 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #6 of the 17 roles we track in Las Vegas-Henderson (-2.3%), between bookkeepers (-1.4%) and administrative assistants (-3.2%). The typical role here is at -3.9%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Project coordinators hold 5.4% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Las Vegas-Henderson, 5.7% across Nevada and 6.7% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Nevada
Across the 4 areas of Nevada with data for this job, the median runs from $93,560 in Carson City to $102,040 in the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area, a gap of $8,480 a year. No other area in Nevada has as many project coordinators, and 2 of the other 3 pay less.
| Area | Median | vs Las Vegas-Henderson | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance of Nevada (Nonmetro) | +2.1% | 420 | |
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV | this area | 5,740 | |
| Reno, NV | -0.4% | 1,750 | |
| Carson City, NV | -6.4% | 230 |
Las Vegas-Henderson against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Las Vegas-Henderson is #40 of 517 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job and one of the better-paying ones. Outside Nevada, Waterbury-Shelton and Topeka pay just above Las Vegas-Henderson and Indianapolis-Carmel and Greensboro-High Point just below. All four are within $250 a year of the median in Las Vegas-Henderson. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Las Vegas-Henderson | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake, VA-NC | +5.0% | 6,040 | jobs | |
| Topeka, KS | +0.1% | 520 | pay | |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | +0.1% | 590 | pay | |
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV | this area | 5,740 | ||
| Indianapolis-Carmel, IN | -0.2% | 5,380 | pay | |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | -0.3% | 2,080 | pay | |
| Jacksonville, FL | -0.7% | 5,730 | jobs | |
| Oklahoma City, OK | -14.5% | 5,690 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Las Vegas-Henderson, NV?
About $128,955 a year at the median, or $10,746 a month: $99,940 in pay plus about $29,015 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for project coordinators in Las Vegas-Henderson?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $99,940 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $60,790, the 90th $163,160, and the middle half earned $77,460 to $129,390.
Is Las Vegas-Henderson cheaper than the rest of Nevada for project coordinators?
About the same: a median of $99,940 against $99,940 statewide. The next area up in Nevada is the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area at $102,040, the next down Reno at $99,500.
How many project coordinators work in Las Vegas-Henderson?
BLS counts about 5,740 in the May 2025 survey. That is 69% of the Nevada total of 8,290. No other area in Nevada has as many.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in Las Vegas-Henderson?
Yes: $19,410 a year more at the median. The medians are $99,940 and $80,530.
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.