Project Coordinator salary in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area
The Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area is a lower-cost market for project coordinators: the median of $87,150 a year1 is 4.1% below the New Hampshire statewide median of $90,890, and 14.8% below the US median of $102,320. Among US areas it comes in at #327 of 518. About 350 project coordinators work here, 9% of the New Hampshire total.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area against New Hampshire and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | $54,460 | $87,150 | $142,400 | |
| New Hampshire | $60,950 | $90,890 | $144,920 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
Project coordinators at the 90th percentile earn $142,400, 2.6 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.7. The middle half of project coordinators in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area earns $72,610–$105,980. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $33,370 wide, against $42,490 across New Hampshire and $54,660 nationally: employers in the Northern New Hampshire 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 | $54,460 | $4,538 | $26.18 | $70,271 |
| 25th percentile | $72,610 | $6,051 | $34.91 | $93,690 |
| Median | $87,150 | $7,262 | $41.90 | $112,452 |
| 75th percentile | $105,980 | $8,832 | $50.95 | $136,748 |
| 90th percentile | $142,400 | $11,867 | $68.46 | $183,742 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $18,830 a year in pay and about $24,297 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $14,540 in pay. 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 Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area, and the New Hampshire statewide median of $90,890 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area
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 $25,302 to the $87,150 median and brings it to $112,452 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 the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 17 roles we track in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area; e-commerce order specialists have the lowest, at $35,070.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 350 | |
| Accountant | -8.5% | 650 | |
| Recruiter | -19.7% | 360 | |
| Executive Assistant | -24.2% | 150 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -24.3% | 240 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #15 of the 17 roles we track in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area (-14.8%), between executive assistants (-13.8%) and marketing specialists (-19.1%). The typical role here is at -5.2%, so, measured against the US, project coordinators cost less in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area than the area's general pay level would suggest. Project coordinators hold 4.6% of the jobs in these 17 roles in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area, 5.1% across New Hampshire and 6.7% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in New Hampshire
Across the 4 areas of New Hampshire with data for this job, the median runs from $81,120 in the Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetro area to $90,180 in Manchester-Nashua, a gap of $9,060 a year. Of the 2 areas in New Hampshire with more project coordinators than the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area, 1 pays less: the Central New Hampshire nonmetro area ($81,560).
| Area | Median | vs the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | +3.5% | 1,150 | |
| Northern New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | this area | 350 | |
| Central New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | -6.4% | 490 | |
| Southwestern New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | -6.9% | 190 |
the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area is #307 of 517 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside New Hampshire, Chattanooga and Kingsport-Bristol pay just above the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area and Minot and Coeur d'Alene just below. All four are within $200 a year of the median in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles, LA | +6.4% | 350 | jobs | |
| Sheboygan, WI | +6.1% | 350 | jobs | |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | +0.2% | 550 | pay | |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | +0.1% | 1,750 | pay | |
| Northern New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | this area | 350 | ||
| Minot, ND | -0.2% | 90 | pay | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | -0.2% | 460 | pay | |
| Bowling Green, KY | -6.7% | 350 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Northern New Hampshire (Nonmetro)?
About $112,452 a year at the median, or $9,371 a month: $87,150 in pay plus about $25,302 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do project coordinators earn in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area?
The median was $87,150 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $54,460, the 90th $142,400, and the middle half earned $72,610 to $105,980.
Is the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area cheaper than the rest of New Hampshire for project coordinators?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $87,150 against $90,890 statewide. The next area up in New Hampshire is Manchester-Nashua at $90,180, the next down the Central New Hampshire nonmetro area at $81,560.
How many project coordinators work in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area?
BLS counts about 350 in the May 2025 survey. That is 9% of the New Hampshire total of 3,840. Only Manchester-Nashua and the Central New Hampshire nonmetro area have more in New Hampshire.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area?
Yes: $7,450 a year more at the median. The medians are $87,150 and $79,700.
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.