Project Coordinator salary in Ogden, UT
Project coordinators earn more in Ogden than anywhere else in Utah. Expect a median of $104,360 a year1, 7.9% above the Utah statewide median of $96,720 and 2.0% above the US median of $102,320. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#57 of 518). BLS counts about 2,340 people in this job here, 14% of the Utah total.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Ogden, UT. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Ogden against Utah and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden, UT | $59,880 | $104,360 | $166,230 | |
| Utah | $56,840 | $96,720 | $159,240 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in Ogden earns $78,130–$130,420. The top tenth earns $166,230 or more, 2.8 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 $52,290 wide, against $52,320 across Utah and $54,660 nationally: employers in Ogden 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 | $59,880 | $4,990 | $28.79 | $77,265 |
| 25th percentile | $78,130 | $6,511 | $37.56 | $100,813 |
| Median | $104,360 | $8,697 | $50.17 | $134,658 |
| 75th percentile | $130,420 | $10,868 | $62.70 | $168,284 |
| 90th percentile | $166,230 | $13,852 | $79.92 | $214,490 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $26,060 a year in pay and about $33,626 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $26,230 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 25th percentile and the median in Ogden, and the Utah statewide median of $96,720 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Ogden
At the $104,360 median, a local hire costs about $134,658 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $30,298 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 Ogden
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 16 roles we track in Ogden; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $36,810.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 2,340 | |
| Accountant | -21.4% | 1,650 | |
| Recruiter | -31.7% | 1,430 | |
| Office Manager | -37.8% | 2,390 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -43.3% | 1,380 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #2 of the 16 roles we track in Ogden (+2.0%), between e-commerce order specialists (+2.4%) and HR assistants (-1.3%). The typical role here is at -3.8%, so, measured against the US, project coordinators cost more in Ogden than the area's general pay level would suggest. Project coordinators hold 10.5% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Ogden, 9.2% across Utah and 7.3% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Utah
Across the 7 areas of Utah with data for this job, the median runs from $78,300 in St. George to $104,360 in Ogden, a gap of $26,060 a year. All 2 areas in Utah with more project coordinators than Ogden pay less, among them Salt Lake City-Murray, UT ($98,000) and Provo-Orem, UT ($88,180).
| Area | Median | vs Ogden | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden, UT | this area | 2,340 | |
| Logan, UT-ID | -3.9% | 560 | |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | -6.1% | 8,990 | |
| High Desert Utah (Nonmetro) | -11.3% | 740 | |
| Provo-Orem, UT | -15.5% | 2,800 | |
| Wasatch Front Fringe Utah (Nonmetro) | -20.0% | 510 | |
| St. George, UT | -25.0% | 530 |
Ogden against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Ogden is #65 of 517 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job and one of the better-paying ones. Outside Utah, Providence-Warwick and Bakersfield-Delano pay just above Ogden and Stockton-Lodi and Philadelphia-Camden just below. All four are within $220 a year of the median in Ogden. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Ogden | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | +2.3% | 2,300 | jobs | |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | +0.2% | 1,410 | pay | |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | +0.1% | 4,230 | pay | |
| Ogden, UT | this area | 2,340 | ||
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | -0.1% | 910 | pay | |
| Philadelphia-Camden, PA-NJ | -0.2% | 17,210 | pay | |
| Tucson, AZ | -12.3% | 2,310 | jobs | |
| Baton Rouge, LA | -17.0% | 2,290 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Ogden, UT?
About $134,658 a year at the median, or $11,222 a month: $104,360 in pay plus about $30,298 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do project coordinators earn in Ogden?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $104,360 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $59,880, the 90th $166,230, and the middle half earned $78,130 to $130,420.
Is Ogden the most expensive area in Utah for project coordinators?
Yes. Its median of $104,360 is the highest of 7 areas in Utah. Logan comes next at $100,340.
How many project coordinators work in Ogden?
BLS counts about 2,340 in the May 2025 survey. That is 14% of the Utah total of 16,450. Only Salt Lake City-Murray and Provo-Orem have more in Utah.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in Ogden?
Yes: $22,350 a year more at the median. The medians are $104,360 and $82,010.
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.