Project Coordinator salary in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area
The North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area is a lower-cost market for project coordinators: the median of $84,590 a year1 is 11.7% below the Ohio statewide median of $95,770, and 17.3% below the US median of $102,320. Among US areas it comes in at #361 of 518. BLS counts about 780 people in this job here, 2% of the Ohio total.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous). Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area against Ohio and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Northeastern Ohio (Nonmetro) | $57,960 | $84,590 | $135,680 | |
| Ohio | $59,280 | $95,770 | $160,570 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area earns $69,750–$107,280. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $135,680, only 2.3 times the bottom tenth, against 2.7 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. The mean ($92,580) is 9% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $37,530 wide, against $52,150 across Ohio and $54,660 nationally: employers in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area 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 | $57,960 | $4,830 | $27.87 | $74,787 |
| 25th percentile | $69,750 | $5,812 | $33.53 | $90,000 |
| Median | $84,590 | $7,049 | $40.67 | $109,148 |
| 75th percentile | $107,280 | $8,940 | $51.58 | $138,426 |
| 90th percentile | $135,680 | $11,307 | $65.23 | $175,071 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $22,690 over the median, the 25th only $14,840 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $29,277 a year in employer cost. 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 the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area, and the Ohio statewide median of $95,770 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area
At the $84,590 median, a local hire costs about $109,148 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $24,558 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 the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 17 roles we track in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $34,640.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 780 | |
| Accountant | -15.9% | 1,630 | |
| Recruiter | -24.8% | 990 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -28.0% | 690 | |
| Executive Assistant | -29.6% | 330 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #12 of the 17 roles we track in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area (-17.3%), between recruiters (-16.2%) and e-commerce order specialists (-18.3%). The typical role here is at -14.5%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Project coordinators hold 4.4% of the jobs in these 17 roles in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area, 6.7% across Ohio and 6.7% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Ohio
Across the 16 areas of Ohio with data for this job, the median runs from $77,160 in Youngstown-Warren to $98,660 in Columbus, a gap of $21,500 a year. Of the 7 areas in Ohio with more project coordinators than the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area, 1 pays less: Toledo, OH ($81,940).
| Area | Median | vs the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky, OH | +11.6% | 140 | |
| Akron, OH | +10.2% | 2,180 | |
| West Northwestern Ohio (Nonmetro) | +3.2% | 860 | |
| North Northeastern Ohio (Nonmetro) | this area | 780 | |
| Eastern Ohio (Nonmetro) | -1.9% | 360 | |
| Southern Ohio (Nonmetro) | -2.0% | 540 | |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | -2.4% | 640 |
the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area is #162 of 517 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Ohio, Sierra Vista-Douglas and Harrisonburg pay just above the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area and Daphne-Fairhope and Lexington-Fayette just below. All four are within $90 a year of the median in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, PA | +15.9% | 780 | jobs | |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | +6.5% | 790 | jobs | |
| Harrisonburg, VA | +0.1% | 330 | pay | |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | +0.0% | 160 | pay | |
| North Northeastern Ohio (Nonmetro) | this area | 780 | ||
| Daphne-Fairhope, AL | -0.1% | n/a | pay | |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | -0.1% | 2,020 | pay | |
| Lubbock, TX | -8.8% | 810 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in North Northeastern Ohio (Nonmetro)?
About $109,148 a year at the median, or $9,096 a month: $84,590 in pay plus about $24,558 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do project coordinators earn in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area?
The median was $84,590 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $57,960, the 90th $135,680, and the middle half earned $69,750 to $107,280.
Is the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area cheaper than the rest of Ohio for project coordinators?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $84,590 against $95,770 statewide. The next area up in Ohio is the West Northwestern Ohio nonmetro area at $87,260, the next down the Eastern Ohio nonmetro area at $82,950.
How many project coordinators work in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area?
BLS counts about 780 in the May 2025 survey. That is 2% of the Ohio total of 34,260. 7 areas in Ohio have more; the closest in size is the West Northwestern Ohio nonmetro area, with about 860.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in the North Northeastern Ohio nonmetro area?
Yes: $13,460 a year more at the median. The medians are $84,590 and $71,130.
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.