Project Coordinator salary in Macon-Bibb County, GA
Macon-Bibb County is a lower-cost market for project coordinators: the median of $80,420 a year1 is 21.3% below the Georgia statewide median of $102,140, and 21.4% below the US median of $102,320. That is in the bottom quarter of US areas (#433 of 518). About 310 project coordinators work here, 1% of the Georgia total.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Macon-Bibb County, GA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Macon-Bibb County against Georgia and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $43,000 | $80,420 | $128,140 | |
| Georgia (US state) | $58,290 | $102,140 | $163,320 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in Macon-Bibb County earns $58,120–$105,940. The top tenth earns $128,140 or more, 3.0 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.7 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $47,820 wide, against $55,080 across Georgia and $54,660 nationally: employers in Macon-Bibb County 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 | $43,000 | $3,583 | $20.67 | $55,484 |
| 25th percentile | $58,120 | $4,843 | $27.94 | $74,994 |
| Median | $80,420 | $6,702 | $38.66 | $103,768 |
| 75th percentile | $105,940 | $8,828 | $50.93 | $136,697 |
| 90th percentile | $128,140 | $10,678 | $61.61 | $165,342 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $22,300 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $25,520, or about $32,929 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 Macon-Bibb County, and the Georgia statewide median of $102,140 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Macon-Bibb County
At the $80,420 median, a local hire costs about $103,768 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $23,348 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 Macon-Bibb County
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 16 roles we track in Macon-Bibb County; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $36,510.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 310 | |
| Accountant | -6.9% | 640 | |
| Executive Assistant | -23.9% | 240 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -24.8% | 280 | |
| Office Manager | -25.0% | 780 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #14 of the 16 roles we track in Macon-Bibb County (-21.4%), between paralegals (-20.8%) and recruiters (-22.1%). The typical role here is at -16.9%, so, measured against the US, project coordinators cost less in Macon-Bibb County than the area's general pay level would suggest. Project coordinators hold 3.6% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Macon-Bibb County, 5.7% across Georgia and 6.8% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Georgia
Across the 18 areas of Georgia with data for this job, the median runs from $73,320 in Hinesville to $116,980 in Warner Robins, a gap of $43,660 a year. Of the 7 areas in Georgia with more project coordinators than Macon-Bibb County, 1 pays less: the South Georgia nonmetro area ($79,640).
| Area | Median | vs Macon-Bibb County | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Georgia (Nonmetro) | +3.5% | 160 | |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | +2.5% | 250 | |
| Middle Georgia (Nonmetro) | +2.5% | 220 | |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | this area | 310 | |
| South Georgia (Nonmetro) | -1.0% | 330 | |
| Valdosta, GA | -3.3% | 110 | |
| North Georgia (Nonmetro) | -3.6% | 290 |
Macon-Bibb County against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Macon-Bibb County is #334 of 517 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the bottom quarter of US areas. Outside Georgia, Victoria and Gainesville pay just above Macon-Bibb County and Salisbury and Wichita Falls just below. All four are within $350 a year of the median in Macon-Bibb County. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Macon-Bibb County | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napa, CA | +35.6% | 310 | jobs | |
| Kenosha, WI | +16.7% | 310 | jobs | |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | +12.9% | 310 | jobs | |
| Gainesville, FL | +0.3% | 830 | pay | |
| Victoria, TX | +0.1% | 180 | pay | |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | this area | 310 | ||
| Salisbury, MD | -0.0% | 320 | pay | |
| Wichita Falls, TX | -0.4% | 220 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Macon-Bibb County, GA?
About $103,768 a year at the median, or $8,647 a month: $80,420 in pay plus about $23,348 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for project coordinators in Macon-Bibb County?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $80,420 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $43,000, the 90th $128,140, and the middle half earned $58,120 to $105,940.
Is Macon-Bibb County cheaper than the rest of Georgia for project coordinators?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $80,420 against $102,140 statewide. The next area up in Georgia is the Middle Georgia nonmetro area at $82,400, the next down the South Georgia nonmetro area at $79,640.
How many project coordinators work in Macon-Bibb County?
BLS counts about 310 in the May 2025 survey. That is 1% of the Georgia total of 28,900. 7 areas in Georgia have more; the closest in size is the South Georgia nonmetro area, with about 330.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in Macon-Bibb County?
Yes: $5,550 a year more at the median. The medians are $80,420 and $74,870.
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.