Project Coordinator salary in the Northwest Colorado nonmetro area
The Northwest Colorado nonmetro area is a lower-cost market for project coordinators: the median of $100,970 a year1 is 8.3% below the Colorado statewide median of $110,050, and 1.3% below the US median of $102,320. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#103 of 518). BLS counts about 820 people in this job here, 3% of the Colorado total.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in the Northwest Colorado nonmetro area against Colorado and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Colorado (Nonmetro) | $64,060 | $100,970 | $156,100 | |
| Colorado | $68,990 | $110,050 | $171,630 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in the Northwest Colorado nonmetro area earns $78,500–$127,740. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $156,100, only 2.4 times the bottom tenth, against 2.7 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $49,240 wide, against $51,980 across Colorado and $54,660 nationally: employers in the Northwest Colorado 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 | $64,060 | $5,338 | $30.80 | $82,658 |
| 25th percentile | $78,500 | $6,542 | $37.74 | $101,290 |
| Median | $100,970 | $8,414 | $48.54 | $130,284 |
| 75th percentile | $127,740 | $10,645 | $61.41 | $164,826 |
| 90th percentile | $156,100 | $13,008 | $75.05 | $201,419 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $22,470 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $26,770, or about $34,542 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 the Northwest Colorado nonmetro area, and the Colorado statewide median of $110,050 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in the Northwest Colorado nonmetro area
At the $100,970 median, a local hire costs about $130,284 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $29,314 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 Northwest Colorado nonmetro area
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 16 roles we track in the Northwest Colorado nonmetro area; data entry specialists have the lowest, at $37,880.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 820 | |
| Accountant | -17.9% | 1,620 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -23.0% | 1,190 | |
| Paralegal | -26.5% | 100 | |
| Recruiter | -27.4% | 580 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #12 of the 16 roles we track in the Northwest Colorado nonmetro area (-1.3%), between accountants (-0.9%) and recruiters (-3.5%). The typical role here is at +3.7%, so, measured against the US, project coordinators cost less in the Northwest Colorado nonmetro area than the area's general pay level would suggest. Project coordinators hold 7.0% of the jobs in these 16 roles in the Northwest Colorado nonmetro area, 10.2% across Colorado and 6.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Colorado
Across the 10 areas of Colorado with data for this job, the median runs from $94,690 in Grand Junction to $122,040 in Boulder, a gap of $27,350 a year. Of the 5 areas in Colorado with more project coordinators than the Northwest Colorado nonmetro area, 1 pays less: Greeley, CO ($97,950).
| Area | Median | vs the Northwest Colorado nonmetro area | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | +10.7% | 3,200 | |
| Pueblo, CO | +0.9% | 420 | |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | +0.3% | 1,630 | |
| Northwest Colorado (Nonmetro) | this area | 820 | |
| Greeley, CO | -3.0% | 940 | |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado (Nonmetro) | -4.8% | 240 | |
| Southwest Colorado (Nonmetro) | -4.8% | 570 |
the Northwest Colorado nonmetro area against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, the Northwest Colorado nonmetro area is #155 of 517 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the top quarter of US areas. Outside Colorado, Fresno and Kansas City pay just above the Northwest Colorado nonmetro area and Walla Walla and Birmingham just below. All four are within $150 a year of the median in the Northwest Colorado nonmetro area. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs the Northwest Colorado nonmetro area | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | +0.1% | 8,380 | pay | |
| Fresno, CA | +0.1% | 1,720 | pay | |
| Northwest Colorado (Nonmetro) | this area | 820 | ||
| Walla Walla, WA | -0.1% | 80 | pay | |
| Birmingham, AL | -0.1% | 910 | pay | |
| Spartanburg, SC | -4.1% | 820 | jobs | |
| Gainesville, FL | -20.1% | 830 | jobs | |
| Lubbock, TX | -23.6% | 810 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Northwest Colorado (Nonmetro)?
About $130,284 a year at the median, or $10,857 a month: $100,970 in pay plus about $29,314 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for project coordinators in the Northwest Colorado nonmetro area?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $100,970 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $64,060, the 90th $156,100, and the middle half earned $78,500 to $127,740.
Is the Northwest Colorado nonmetro area cheaper than the rest of Colorado for project coordinators?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $100,970 against $110,050 statewide. The next area up in Colorado is Fort Collins-Loveland at $101,310, the next down Greeley at $97,950.
How many project coordinators work in the Northwest Colorado nonmetro area?
BLS counts about 820 in the May 2025 survey. That is 3% of the Colorado total of 32,390. 5 areas in Colorado have more; the closest in size is Greeley, with about 940.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in the Northwest Colorado nonmetro area?
Yes: $18,080 a year more at the median. The medians are $100,970 and $82,890.
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.