Project Coordinator salary in Portland-South Portland, ME
Project coordinators earn more in Portland-South Portland than anywhere else in Maine. Expect a median of $105,530 a year1, 3.6% above the Maine statewide median of $101,830 and 3.1% above the US median of $102,320. Nationally that is #44 of 518 areas, in the top tenth. With about 1,370 project coordinators, 52% of the Maine total, no area in Maine employs more.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Portland-South Portland, ME. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Portland-South Portland against Maine and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $66,770 | $105,530 | $150,120 | |
| Maine | $63,560 | $101,830 | $147,640 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in Portland-South Portland earns $82,980–$129,030. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $150,120, only 2.2 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 $46,050 wide, between the figure for Maine ($45,960) and the US figure ($54,660).
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 | $66,770 | $5,564 | $32.10 | $86,155 |
| 25th percentile | $82,980 | $6,915 | $39.89 | $107,071 |
| Median | $105,530 | $8,794 | $50.74 | $136,168 |
| 75th percentile | $129,030 | $10,752 | $62.03 | $166,490 |
| 90th percentile | $150,120 | $12,510 | $72.17 | $193,703 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $22,550 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $23,500, or about $30,323 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 25th percentile and the median in Portland-South Portland, and the Maine statewide median of $101,830 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Portland-South Portland
At the $105,530 median, a local hire costs about $136,168 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $30,638 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 Portland-South Portland
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 17 roles we track in Portland-South Portland; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $44,770.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 1,370 | |
| Accountant | -24.4% | 1,780 | |
| Recruiter | -26.0% | 1,310 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -30.4% | 1,240 | |
| Office Manager | -33.4% | 2,600 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #8 of the 17 roles we track in Portland-South Portland (+3.1%), between e-commerce order specialists (+4.1%) and recruiters (+2.8%). The typical role here is at +2.8%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Project coordinators hold 5.6% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Portland-South Portland, 4.8% across Maine and 6.7% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Maine
Across the 5 areas of Maine with data for this job, the median runs from $80,060 in the Northeast Maine nonmetro area to $105,530 in Portland-South Portland, a gap of $25,470 a year. No other area in Maine has as many project coordinators, and all 4 others pay less.
| Area | Median | vs Portland-South Portland | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | this area | 1,370 | |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | -2.9% | 160 | |
| Southwest Maine (Nonmetro) | -10.6% | 440 | |
| Bangor, ME | -19.1% | 180 | |
| Northeast Maine (Nonmetro) | -24.1% | 140 |
Portland-South Portland against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Portland-South Portland is #100 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 Maine, Hartford-West Hartford and El Centro pay just above Portland-South Portland and Syracuse and Detroit-Warren just below. All four are within $330 a year of the median in Portland-South Portland. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Portland-South Portland | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro, CA | +0.3% | 140 | pay | |
| Hartford-West Hartford, CT | +0.2% | 2,920 | pay | |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | this area | 1,370 | ||
| Syracuse, NY | -0.1% | 1,800 | pay | |
| Detroit-Warren, MI | -0.2% | 13,230 | pay | |
| Worcester, MA | -5.0% | 1,400 | jobs | |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | -8.0% | 1,350 | jobs | |
| Corpus Christi, TX | -14.4% | 1,390 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Portland-South Portland, ME?
About $136,168 a year at the median, or $11,347 a month: $105,530 in pay plus about $30,638 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for project coordinators in Portland-South Portland?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $105,530 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $66,770, the 90th $150,120, and the middle half earned $82,980 to $129,030.
Is Portland-South Portland the most expensive area in Maine for project coordinators?
Yes. Its median of $105,530 is the highest of 5 areas in Maine. Lewiston-Auburn comes next at $102,490.
How many project coordinators work in Portland-South Portland?
BLS counts about 1,370 in the May 2025 survey. That is 52% of the Maine total of 2,620. No other area in Maine has as many.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in Portland-South Portland?
Yes: $25,740 a year more at the median. The medians are $105,530 and $79,790.
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.