Project Coordinator salary in Olympia-Lacey, WA
Olympia-Lacey pays project coordinators close to the national norm. The median is $103,000 a year1, 17.0% below the Washington statewide median of $124,160 and about level with the US median of $102,320. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#74 of 518). About 810 project coordinators work here, 2% of the Washington total.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Olympia-Lacey against Washington and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia-Lacey, WA | $67,000 | $103,000 | $151,730 | |
| Washington | $74,750 | $124,160 | $202,120 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in Olympia-Lacey earns $81,880–$122,460. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $151,730, only 2.3 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 $40,580 wide, against $69,660 across Washington and $54,660 nationally: employers in Olympia-Lacey 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 | $67,000 | $5,583 | $32.21 | $86,452 |
| 25th percentile | $81,880 | $6,823 | $39.37 | $105,652 |
| Median | $103,000 | $8,583 | $49.52 | $132,903 |
| 75th percentile | $122,460 | $10,205 | $58.88 | $158,013 |
| 90th percentile | $151,730 | $12,644 | $72.95 | $195,781 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $19,460 a year in pay and about $25,110 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $21,120 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 Olympia-Lacey, and the Washington statewide median of $124,160 falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles.
What a hire really costs in Olympia-Lacey
At the $103,000 median, a local hire costs about $132,903 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $29,903 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 Olympia-Lacey
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 17 roles we track in Olympia-Lacey; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $42,910.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 810 | |
| Accountant | -8.3% | 1,330 | |
| Recruiter | -15.8% | 1,410 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -22.4% | 620 | |
| Executive Assistant | -22.8% | 720 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #16 of the 17 roles we track in Olympia-Lacey (+0.7%), between marketing specialists (+1.5%) and e-commerce order specialists (-5.1%). The typical role here is at +12.6%, so, measured against the US, project coordinators cost less in Olympia-Lacey than the area's general pay level would suggest. Project coordinators hold 6.0% of the jobs in the 16 of these roles with a job count in Olympia-Lacey, 10.7% across Washington and 6.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Washington
Across the 13 areas of Washington with data for this job, the median runs from $95,580 in the Western Washington nonmetro area to $130,380 in Seattle-Tacoma, a gap of $34,800 a year. Of the 3 areas in Washington with more project coordinators than Olympia-Lacey, 1 pays less: Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA ($98,840).
| Area | Median | vs Olympia-Lacey | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | +3.7% | 240 | |
| Bremerton-Silverdale, WA | +1.6% | 470 | |
| Bellingham, WA | +0.4% | 660 | |
| Olympia-Lacey, WA | this area | 810 | |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | -1.5% | 230 | |
| Walla Walla, WA | -2.0% | 80 | |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | -4.0% | 1,510 |
Olympia-Lacey against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Olympia-Lacey is #157 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 Washington, Chico and Atlanta-Sandy Springs pay just above Olympia-Lacey and Barnstable Town and Helena just below. All four are within $400 a year of the median in Olympia-Lacey. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Olympia-Lacey | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs, GA | +0.4% | 21,060 | pay | |
| Chico, CA | +0.3% | 320 | pay | |
| Olympia-Lacey, WA | this area | 810 | ||
| Barnstable Town, MA | -0.0% | 240 | pay | |
| Helena, MT | -0.0% | 340 | pay | |
| Spartanburg, SC | -6.0% | 820 | jobs | |
| Gainesville, FL | -21.7% | 830 | jobs | |
| Lubbock, TX | -25.1% | 810 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Olympia-Lacey, WA?
About $132,903 a year at the median, or $11,075 a month: $103,000 in pay plus about $29,903 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do project coordinators earn in Olympia-Lacey?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $103,000 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $67,000, the 90th $151,730, and the middle half earned $81,880 to $122,460.
Is Olympia-Lacey cheaper than the rest of Washington for project coordinators?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $103,000 against $124,160 statewide. The next area up in Washington is Bellingham at $103,400, the next down Longview-Kelso at $101,440.
How many project coordinators work in Olympia-Lacey?
BLS counts about 810 in the May 2025 survey. That is 2% of the Washington total of 36,240. 3 areas in Washington have more; the closest in size is Kennewick-Richland, with about 1,260.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in Olympia-Lacey?
Yes: $8,530 a year more at the median. The medians are $103,000 and $94,470.
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.