Project Coordinator salary in Pittsburgh, PA
For this job Pittsburgh sits right at the Pennsylvania figure, with a median of $99,320 a year1. That is about level with the Pennsylvania statewide median of $100,150, and 2.9% below the US median of $102,320. Among US areas it comes in at #130 of 518. About 7,280 project coordinators work here, 20% of the Pennsylvania total.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Pittsburgh, PA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Pittsburgh against Pennsylvania and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | $61,210 | $99,320 | $154,740 | |
| Pennsylvania | $61,600 | $100,150 | $160,560 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
Project coordinators at the 90th percentile earn $154,740, 2.5 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.7. The middle half of project coordinators in Pittsburgh earns $77,570–$124,780. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $47,210 wide, against $50,270 across Pennsylvania and $54,660 nationally: employers in Pittsburgh 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 | $61,210 | $5,101 | $29.43 | $78,981 |
| 25th percentile | $77,570 | $6,464 | $37.29 | $100,090 |
| Median | $99,320 | $8,277 | $47.75 | $128,155 |
| 75th percentile | $124,780 | $10,398 | $59.99 | $161,006 |
| 90th percentile | $154,740 | $12,895 | $74.39 | $199,665 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $25,460 a year in pay and about $32,852 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $21,750 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 Pittsburgh, and the Pennsylvania statewide median of $100,150 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Pittsburgh
At the $99,320 median, a local hire costs about $128,155 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $28,835 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 Pittsburgh
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 17 roles we track in Pittsburgh; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $36,300.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 7,280 | |
| Accountant | -22.5% | 10,430 | |
| Executive Assistant | -30.5% | 2,330 | |
| Recruiter | -34.3% | 6,280 | |
| Paralegal | -35.9% | 2,620 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #3 of the 17 roles we track in Pittsburgh (-2.9%), between e-commerce order specialists (+0.9%) and medical administrative assistants (-3.6%). The typical role here is at -6.7%, so, measured against the US, project coordinators cost more in Pittsburgh than the area's general pay level would suggest. Project coordinators hold 6.9% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Pittsburgh, 6.3% across Pennsylvania and 6.7% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Pennsylvania
Across the 20 areas of Pennsylvania with data for this job, the median runs from $81,070 in Johnstown to $104,160 in Philadelphia-Camden, a gap of $23,090 a year. The one area in Pennsylvania with more project coordinators, Philadelphia-Camden, PA-NJ ($104,160), also pays more.
| Area | Median | vs Pittsburgh | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden, PA-NJ | +4.9% | 17,210 | |
| York-Hanover, PA | +0.9% | 1,160 | |
| Allentown-Bethlehem, PA-NJ | +0.7% | 1,850 | |
| Pittsburgh, PA | this area | 7,280 | |
| Reading, PA | -1.3% | 780 | |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | -1.5% | 1,910 | |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania (Nonmetro) | -2.5% | 290 |
Pittsburgh against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Pittsburgh is #32 of 517 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Pennsylvania, Reno and Houston-Pasadena pay just above Pittsburgh and Jacksonville and Naples-Marco Island just below. All four are within $190 a year of the median in Pittsburgh. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Pittsburgh | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento-Roseville, CA | +25.2% | 6,860 | jobs | |
| Houston-Pasadena, TX | +0.2% | 35,550 | pay | |
| Reno, NV | +0.2% | 1,750 | pay | |
| Pittsburgh, PA | this area | 7,280 | ||
| Jacksonville, FL | -0.1% | 5,730 | pay | |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | -0.1% | 1,050 | pay | |
| Columbus, OH | -0.7% | 7,680 | jobs | |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY | -4.0% | 7,080 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Pittsburgh, PA?
About $128,155 a year at the median, or $10,680 a month: $99,320 in pay plus about $28,835 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do project coordinators earn in Pittsburgh?
The median was $99,320 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $61,210, the 90th $154,740, and the middle half earned $77,570 to $124,780.
Is Pittsburgh cheaper than the rest of Pennsylvania for project coordinators?
About the same: a median of $99,320 against $100,150 statewide. The next area up in Pennsylvania is Allentown-Bethlehem at $100,050, the next down Reading at $98,040.
How many project coordinators work in Pittsburgh?
BLS counts about 7,280 in the May 2025 survey. That is 20% of the Pennsylvania total of 36,150. Only Philadelphia-Camden has more in Pennsylvania.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in Pittsburgh?
Yes: $22,380 a year more at the median. The medians are $99,320 and $76,940.
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.