Project Coordinator salary and cost of hiring in Oregon
The median project coordinator in Oregon earned $105,480 a year in May 2025[1], 3.1% above the US median of $102,320. That puts Oregon at #10 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-1082. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $65,310 | $105,480 | $168,480 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in Oregon earns $81,260–$134,270; the top tenth earns $168,480 or more, 2.6 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Oregon median that makes about $150,686 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Oregon
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $140,990 | 14,440 | |
| Salem, OR | $127,310 | 1,420 | |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $121,870 | 220 | |
| Bend, OR | $120,640 | 920 | |
| Grants Pass, OR | $125,980 | 90 | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $115,620 | 1,090 | |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $114,400 | 410 | |
| Albany, OR | $122,270 | 200 | |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $121,300 | 280 | |
| Medford, OR | $123,380 | 420 | |
| Corvallis, OR | $121,300 | 320 |
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA pays the most ($108,340) and Corvallis, OR the least ($85,420): $22,920 a year apart for the same job.
What a project coordinator does
A project coordinator keeps projects on track: plans, tasks, deadlines, status updates and the meeting notes everyone forgets to write.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | +4.3% | |
| New Mexico | +1.4% | |
| Oregon | +0.0% | |
| Connecticut | -0.2% | |
| District of Columbia | -0.5% |
Questions
How much does a project coordinator earn in Oregon?
The median was $105,480 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $81,260 to $134,270.
What does it cost to employ a project coordinator in Oregon?
About $150,686 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Oregon do project coordinators earn the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $108,340 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-1082: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes131082.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
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