Project Coordinator salary in Richmond, VA
For this job Richmond sits right at the US figure, with a median of $102,170 a year1. That is about level with the US median of $102,320, and 15.5% below the Virginia statewide median of $120,840. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#88 of 518). With about 6,380 project coordinators, 15% of the Virginia total, no area in Virginia employs more.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Richmond, VA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Richmond against Virginia and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | $62,390 | $102,170 | $163,150 | |
| Virginia | $68,020 | $120,840 | $179,970 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
Project coordinators at the 90th percentile earn $163,150, 2.6 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.7. The middle half of project coordinators in Richmond earns $78,060–$132,790. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $54,730 wide, between the figure for Virginia ($72,500) 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 | $62,390 | $5,199 | $30.00 | $80,503 |
| 25th percentile | $78,060 | $6,505 | $37.53 | $100,723 |
| Median | $102,170 | $8,514 | $49.12 | $131,832 |
| 75th percentile | $132,790 | $11,066 | $63.84 | $171,342 |
| 90th percentile | $163,150 | $13,596 | $78.44 | $210,516 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $30,620 a year in pay and about $39,510 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $24,110 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 Richmond, and the Virginia statewide median of $120,840 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Richmond
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 $29,662 to the $102,170 median and brings it to $131,832 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 Richmond
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 17 roles we track in Richmond; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $36,400.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 6,380 | |
| Accountant | -17.6% | 7,920 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -20.1% | 4,550 | |
| Recruiter | -22.3% | 4,540 | |
| Executive Assistant | -24.1% | 2,060 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #10 of the 17 roles we track in Richmond (-0.1%), between paralegals (+0.1%) and data entry specialists (-2.6%). The typical role here is at +0.1%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Project coordinators hold 9.1% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Richmond, 10.3% across Virginia and 6.7% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Virginia
Across the 13 areas of Virginia with data for this job, the median runs from $84,680 in Harrisonburg to $116,090 in the Northeast Virginia nonmetro area, a gap of $31,410 a year. No other area in Virginia has as many project coordinators, and 10 of the other 12 pay less.
| Area | Median | vs Richmond | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Virginia (Nonmetro) | +13.6% | 340 | |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake, VA-NC | +2.7% | 6,040 | |
| Richmond, VA | this area | 6,380 | |
| Charlottesville, VA | -4.4% | 1,010 | |
| Winchester, VA-WV | -5.2% | 320 | |
| Lynchburg, VA | -7.3% | 740 | |
| Southside Virginia (Nonmetro) | -10.4% | 340 |
Richmond against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Richmond is #37 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 Virginia, Idaho Falls and Raleigh-Cary pay just above Richmond and Pueblo and Atlantic City-Hammonton just below. All four are within $380 a year of the median in Richmond. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Richmond | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | +0.1% | 7,930 | pay | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | +0.1% | 650 | pay | |
| Richmond, VA | this area | 6,380 | ||
| Pueblo, CO | -0.3% | 420 | pay | |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | -0.4% | 420 | pay | |
| Riverside-San Bernardino, CA | -1.4% | 6,720 | jobs | |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | -1.8% | 6,790 | jobs | |
| Cleveland, OH | -7.0% | 6,340 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Richmond, VA?
About $131,832 a year at the median, or $10,986 a month: $102,170 in pay plus about $29,662 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do project coordinators earn in Richmond?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $102,170 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $62,390, the 90th $163,150, and the middle half earned $78,060 to $132,790.
Is Richmond cheaper than the rest of Virginia for project coordinators?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $102,170 against $120,840 statewide. The next area up in Virginia is Virginia Beach-Chesapeake at $104,920, the next down Charlottesville at $97,680.
How many project coordinators work in Richmond?
BLS counts about 6,380 in the May 2025 survey. That is 15% of the Virginia total of 43,860. No other area in Virginia has as many.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in Richmond?
Yes: $17,950 a year more at the median. The medians are $102,170 and $84,220.
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.