Project Coordinator salary in Redding, CA
Redding is a lower-cost market for project coordinators: the median of $99,030 a year1 is 18.1% below the California statewide median of $120,910, and 3.2% below the US median of $102,320. Among US areas it comes in at #135 of 518. BLS counts about 270 project coordinators here: a small pool for a local search.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Redding, CA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Redding against California and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redding, CA | $60,280 | $99,030 | $156,270 | |
| California | $69,180 | $120,910 | $188,560 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in Redding earns $78,980–$127,360. The top tenth earns $156,270 or more, 2.6 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.7 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $48,380 wide, against $70,230 across California and $54,660 nationally: employers in Redding 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 | $60,280 | $5,023 | $28.98 | $77,781 |
| 25th percentile | $78,980 | $6,582 | $37.97 | $101,910 |
| Median | $99,030 | $8,252 | $47.61 | $127,781 |
| 75th percentile | $127,360 | $10,613 | $61.23 | $164,335 |
| 90th percentile | $156,270 | $13,022 | $75.13 | $201,639 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $20,050 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $28,330, or about $36,555 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 Redding, and the California statewide median of $120,910 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Redding
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $28,751 to the $99,030 median and brings it to $127,781 a year. 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 Redding
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 16 roles we track in Redding; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $39,660.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 270 | |
| Accountant | -20.2% | 490 | |
| Office Manager | -27.3% | 660 | |
| Recruiter | -28.5% | 250 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -31.2% | 220 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #9 of the 16 roles we track in Redding (-3.2%), between HR assistants (-0.5%) and payroll specialists (-4.9%). The typical role here is at -1.8%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Project coordinators hold 4.8% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Redding, 6.9% across California and 6.8% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in California
Across the 28 areas of California with data for this job, the median runs from $86,540 in the North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetro area to $135,120 in San Jose-Sunnyvale, a gap of $48,580 a year. Of the 22 areas in California with more project coordinators than Redding, 3 pay less: Visalia, CA ($95,770), the North Coast Region of California nonmetro area ($91,210) and the North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetro area ($86,540).
| Area | Median | vs Redding | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas, CA | +3.4% | 490 | |
| Fresno, CA | +2.0% | 1,720 | |
| Riverside-San Bernardino, CA | +1.8% | 6,720 | |
| Redding, CA | this area | 270 | |
| Visalia, CA | -3.3% | 450 | |
| North Coast Region of California (Nonmetro) | -7.9% | 440 | |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California (Nonmetro) | -12.6% | 430 |
Redding against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Redding is #353 of 517 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside California, Bozeman and Naples-Marco Island pay just above Redding and Madison and Savannah just below. All four are within $220 a year of the median in Redding. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Redding | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | +0.2% | 1,050 | pay | |
| Bozeman, MT | +0.1% | 670 | pay | |
| Redding, CA | this area | 270 | ||
| Madison, WI | -0.0% | 4,280 | pay | |
| Savannah, GA | -0.1% | 860 | pay | |
| Altoona, PA | -11.5% | 270 | jobs | |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | -12.5% | 270 | jobs | |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | -13.9% | 270 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Redding, CA?
About $127,781 a year at the median, or $10,648 a month: $99,030 in pay plus about $28,751 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do project coordinators earn in Redding?
The median was $99,030 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $60,280, the 90th $156,270, and the middle half earned $78,980 to $127,360.
Is Redding cheaper than the rest of California for project coordinators?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $99,030 against $120,910 statewide. The next area up in California is Riverside-San Bernardino at $100,770, the next down Visalia at $95,770.
How many project coordinators work in Redding?
BLS counts about 270 in the May 2025 survey. 22 areas in California have more; the closest in size is Napa, with about 310.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in Redding?
Yes: $20,040 a year more at the median. The medians are $99,030 and $78,990.
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 2026-11-13.