Project Coordinator salary and cost of hiring in Maine
The median project coordinator in Maine earned $101,830 a year in May 2025[1], 0.5% below the US median of $102,320. That puts Maine at #17 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $63,560 | $101,830 | $147,640 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in Maine earns $80,060–$126,020; the top tenth earns $147,640 or more, 2.3 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 Maine median that makes about $145,471 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 Maine
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $129,030 | 1,370 | |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $131,240 | 160 | |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $120,160 | 440 | |
| Bangor, ME | $105,280 | 180 | |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $102,730 | 140 |
Portland-South Portland, ME pays the most ($105,530) and Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area the least ($80,060): $25,470 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 Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | +1.6% | |
| Georgia (US state) | +0.3% | |
| Maine | +0.0% | |
| Michigan | -0.8% | |
| Alabama | -1.0% |
Questions
How much does a project coordinator earn in Maine?
The median was $101,830 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $80,060 to $126,020.
What does it cost to employ a project coordinator in Maine?
About $145,471 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Maine do project coordinators earn the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $105,530 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.