Project Coordinator salary in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
BLS publishes pay for this job in only one area of Rhode Island, and it is Providence-Warwick. The median is $104,510 a year1, about level with the Rhode Island statewide median of $104,680 and 2.1% above the US median of $102,320. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#56 of 518). About 4,230 project coordinators work here.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Providence-Warwick against Rhode Island and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $62,850 | $104,510 | $168,940 | |
| Rhode Island | $63,750 | $104,680 | $170,050 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
Project coordinators at the 90th percentile earn $168,940, 2.7 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.7. The middle half of project coordinators in Providence-Warwick earns $79,760–$132,750. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $52,990 wide, between the figure for Rhode Island ($52,860) 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 | $62,850 | $5,238 | $30.22 | $81,097 |
| 25th percentile | $79,760 | $6,647 | $38.35 | $102,916 |
| Median | $104,510 | $8,709 | $50.25 | $134,852 |
| 75th percentile | $132,750 | $11,062 | $63.82 | $171,290 |
| 90th percentile | $168,940 | $14,078 | $81.22 | $217,987 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $24,750 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $28,240, or about $36,439 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 Providence-Warwick, and the Rhode Island statewide median of $104,680 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in Providence-Warwick
At the $104,510 median, a local hire costs about $134,852 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $30,342 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 Providence-Warwick
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 17 roles we track in Providence-Warwick; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $41,720.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 4,230 | |
| Accountant | -9.1% | 8,250 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -19.7% | 4,080 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -25.6% | n/a | |
| Recruiter | -26.4% | 4,180 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #13 of the 17 roles we track in Providence-Warwick (+2.1%), between payroll specialists (+2.5%) and medical administrative assistants (+2.0%). The typical role here is at +5.9%, so, measured against the US, project coordinators cost less in Providence-Warwick than the area's general pay level would suggest. Project coordinators hold 6.4% of the jobs in the 16 of these roles with a job count in Providence-Warwick, 7.7% across Rhode Island and 7.3% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Providence-Warwick against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Providence-Warwick is #45 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 Rhode Island, Bakersfield-Delano and Bremerton-Silverdale pay just above Providence-Warwick and Ogden and Stockton-Lodi just below. All four are within $270 a year of the median in Providence-Warwick. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Providence-Warwick | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton-Silverdale, WA | +0.1% | 470 | pay | |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | +0.1% | 1,410 | pay | |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | this area | 4,230 | ||
| Ogden, UT | -0.1% | 2,340 | pay | |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | -0.3% | 910 | pay | |
| Madison, WI | -5.3% | 4,280 | jobs | |
| Knoxville, TN | -12.3% | 3,650 | jobs | |
| Louisville, KY-IN | -20.9% | 3,630 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA?
About $134,852 a year at the median, or $11,238 a month: $104,510 in pay plus about $30,342 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for project coordinators in Providence-Warwick?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $104,510 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $62,850, the 90th $168,940, and the middle half earned $79,760 to $132,750.
How many project coordinators work in Providence-Warwick?
BLS counts about 4,230 in the May 2025 survey.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in Providence-Warwick?
Yes: $9,490 a year more at the median. The medians are $104,510 and $95,020.
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.