Project Coordinator salary in Raleigh-Cary, NC
Raleigh-Cary pays project coordinators close to the national norm. The median is $102,280 a year1, 1.4% above the North Carolina statewide median of $100,820 and about level with the US median of $102,320. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#86 of 518). BLS counts about 7,930 people in this job here, 22% of the North Carolina total.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Raleigh-Cary, NC. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Raleigh-Cary against North Carolina and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $65,380 | $102,280 | $166,970 | |
| North Carolina | $61,570 | $100,820 | $164,050 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in Raleigh-Cary earns $79,030–$134,700. The top tenth earns $166,970 or more, 2.6 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.7 times. The mean ($113,040) is 11% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $55,670 wide, wider than in North Carolina as a whole ($52,720) and the US ($54,660), so what a project coordinator earns in Raleigh-Cary depends more on the employer.
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 | $65,380 | $5,448 | $31.43 | $84,361 |
| 25th percentile | $79,030 | $6,586 | $38.00 | $101,974 |
| Median | $102,280 | $8,523 | $49.17 | $131,974 |
| 75th percentile | $134,700 | $11,225 | $64.76 | $173,806 |
| 90th percentile | $166,970 | $13,914 | $80.27 | $215,445 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $23,250 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $32,420, or about $41,832 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 median and the 75th percentile in Raleigh-Cary, and the North Carolina statewide median of $100,820 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Raleigh-Cary
At the $102,280 median, a local hire costs about $131,974 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $29,694 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 Raleigh-Cary
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 17 roles we track in Raleigh-Cary; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $36,550.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 7,930 | |
| Accountant | -19.9% | 9,190 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -22.8% | 6,470 | |
| Recruiter | -27.5% | 5,710 | |
| Executive Assistant | -28.1% | n/a |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #6 of the 17 roles we track in Raleigh-Cary (-0.0%), between marketing specialists (+0.3%) and bookkeepers (-0.9%). The typical role here is at -2.0%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Project coordinators hold 9.1% of the jobs in the 16 of these roles with a job count in Raleigh-Cary, 7.0% across North Carolina and 6.9% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in North Carolina
Across the 18 areas of North Carolina with data for this job, the median runs from $79,240 in Jacksonville to $105,200 in Charlotte-Concord, a gap of $25,960 a year. The one area in North Carolina with more project coordinators, Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC ($105,200), also pays more.
| Area | Median | vs Raleigh-Cary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC | +2.9% | 11,570 | |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | +2.5% | 3,180 | |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | this area | 7,930 | |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | -2.5% | 2,080 | |
| Asheville, NC | -4.7% | 950 | |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | -6.8% | 210 | |
| Greenville, NC | -7.6% | 470 |
Raleigh-Cary against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Raleigh-Cary is #30 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 North Carolina, Austin-Round Rock and Salinas pay just above Raleigh-Cary and Idaho Falls and Richmond just below. All four are within $120 a year of the median in Raleigh-Cary. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Raleigh-Cary | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas, CA | +0.1% | 490 | pay | |
| Austin-Round Rock, TX | +0.1% | 17,470 | pay | |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | this area | 7,930 | ||
| Idaho Falls, ID | -0.0% | 650 | pay | |
| Richmond, VA | -0.1% | 6,380 | pay | |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | -1.2% | 8,380 | jobs | |
| Columbus, OH | -3.5% | 7,680 | jobs | |
| Nashville-Murfreesboro, TN | -15.9% | 7,950 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Raleigh-Cary, NC?
About $131,974 a year at the median, or $10,998 a month: $102,280 in pay plus about $29,694 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do project coordinators earn in Raleigh-Cary?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $102,280 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $65,380, the 90th $166,970, and the middle half earned $79,030 to $134,700.
Is Raleigh-Cary cheaper than the rest of North Carolina for project coordinators?
No, it costs more: a median of $102,280 against $100,820 statewide. The next area up in North Carolina is Durham-Chapel Hill at $104,870, the next down Greensboro-High Point at $99,690.
How many project coordinators work in Raleigh-Cary?
BLS counts about 7,930 in the May 2025 survey. That is 22% of the North Carolina total of 36,200. Only Charlotte-Concord has more in North Carolina.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in Raleigh-Cary?
Yes: $20,330 a year more at the median. The medians are $102,280 and $81,950.
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.