Project Coordinator salary in Memphis, TN-MS
Memphis pays project coordinators close to the Tennessee norm. The median is $85,130 a year1, about level with the Tennessee statewide median of $85,890 and 16.8% below the US median of $102,320. Nationally it ranks #352 of 518 areas. BLS counts about 2,960 people in this job here.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Memphis, TN-MS-AR. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Memphis against Tennessee and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS | $54,030 | $85,130 | $133,960 | |
| Tennessee | $56,450 | $85,890 | $135,350 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in Memphis earns $67,290–$108,580. The top tenth earns $133,960 or more, 2.5 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 $41,290 wide, against $42,130 across Tennessee and $54,660 nationally: employers in Memphis 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 | $54,030 | $4,502 | $25.98 | $69,716 |
| 25th percentile | $67,290 | $5,608 | $32.35 | $86,826 |
| Median | $85,130 | $7,094 | $40.93 | $109,845 |
| 75th percentile | $108,580 | $9,048 | $52.20 | $140,103 |
| 90th percentile | $133,960 | $11,163 | $64.40 | $172,852 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $17,840 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $23,450, or about $30,258 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 Memphis, and the Tennessee statewide median of $85,890 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Memphis
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $24,715 to the $85,130 median and brings it to $109,845 a year. 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 Memphis
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 17 roles we track in Memphis; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $34,530.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 2,960 | |
| Accountant | -9.6% | 4,390 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -15.9% | 1,880 | |
| Office Manager | -16.2% | 8,710 | |
| Recruiter | -18.8% | 3,650 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #16 of the 17 roles we track in Memphis (-16.8%), between sales development representatives (-15.5%) and executive assistants (-16.9%). The typical role here is at -8.9%, so, measured against the US, project coordinators cost less in Memphis than the area's general pay level would suggest. Project coordinators hold 4.9% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Memphis, 5.7% across Tennessee and 6.7% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Tennessee
Across the 14 areas of Tennessee with data for this job, the median runs from $77,580 in the West Tennessee nonmetro area to $91,690 in Knoxville, a gap of $14,110 a year. All 2 areas in Tennessee with more project coordinators than Memphis also pay more, among them Nashville-Murfreesboro, TN ($85,990) and Knoxville, TN ($91,690).
| Area | Median | vs Memphis | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | +2.5% | 550 | |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | +2.5% | 1,750 | |
| Nashville-Murfreesboro, TN | +1.0% | 7,950 | |
| Memphis, TN-MS | this area | 2,960 | |
| Morristown, TN | -2.8% | 180 | |
| South Central Tennessee (Nonmetro) | -4.2% | 450 | |
| Jackson, TN | -4.3% | 330 |
Memphis against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Memphis is #58 of 517 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Tennessee, Sherman-Denison and Columbia pay just above Memphis and Sioux City and Blacksburg-Christiansburg just below. All four are within $130 a year of the median in Memphis. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Memphis | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | +43.4% | 2,920 | jobs | |
| Hartford-West Hartford, CT | +24.2% | 2,920 | jobs | |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | +11.6% | 3,010 | jobs | |
| Columbia, SC | +0.2% | 2,430 | pay | |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | +0.2% | 270 | pay | |
| Memphis, TN-MS | this area | 2,960 | ||
| Sioux City, IA-NE | +0.0% | 200 | pay | |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg, VA | -0.1% | 380 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Memphis, TN-MS?
About $109,845 a year at the median, or $9,154 a month: $85,130 in pay plus about $24,715 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for project coordinators in Memphis?
The median was $85,130 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $54,030, the 90th $133,960, and the middle half earned $67,290 to $108,580.
Is Memphis cheaper than the rest of Tennessee for project coordinators?
About the same: a median of $85,130 against $85,890 statewide. The next area up in Tennessee is Nashville-Murfreesboro at $85,990, the next down Morristown at $82,720.
How many project coordinators work in Memphis?
BLS counts about 2,960 in the May 2025 survey. Only Nashville-Murfreesboro and Knoxville have more in Tennessee.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in Memphis?
Yes: $8,170 a year more at the median. The medians are $85,130 and $76,960.
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.