Project Coordinator salary and cost of hiring in Michigan
The median project coordinator in Michigan earned $100,970 a year in May 2025[1], 1.3% below the US median of $102,320. That puts Michigan at #18 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-1082. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-16.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $61,980 | $100,970 | $154,260 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in Michigan earns $78,290–$129,310; the top tenth earns $154,260 or more, 2.5 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 Michigan median that makes about $144,243 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 Michigan
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $132,910 | 13,230 | |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $129,240 | 1,430 | |
| Monroe, MI | $125,270 | 120 | |
| Jackson, MI | $126,080 | 210 | |
| Midland, MI | $131,400 | 200 | |
| Battle Creek, MI | $114,010 | 190 | |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $124,480 | 640 | |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $119,990 | 1,350 | |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $124,610 | 410 | |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $118,740 | 3,010 | |
| Saginaw, MI | $120,390 | 400 | |
| Bay City, MI | $127,490 | 90 | |
| Flint, MI | $103,950 | 510 | |
| Niles, MI | $121,180 | 240 | |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $104,090 | 370 | |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $105,070 | 470 | |
| Traverse City, MI | $101,130 | 260 | |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $105,380 | 240 | |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $102,540 | 300 |
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI pays the most ($105,350) and Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area the least ($80,840): $24,510 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 Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia (US state) | +1.2% | |
| Maine | +0.9% | |
| Michigan | +0.0% | |
| Alabama | -0.1% | |
| North Carolina | -0.1% |
Questions
How much does a project coordinator earn in Michigan?
The median was $100,970 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $78,290 to $129,310.
What does it cost to employ a project coordinator in Michigan?
About $144,243 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Michigan do project coordinators earn the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $105,350 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. Data checked 2026-10-16.