Project Coordinator salary in Slidell-Mandeville, LA
Project coordinators earn more in Slidell-Mandeville than anywhere else in Louisiana. Expect a median of $97,030 a year1, 14.4% above the Louisiana statewide median of $84,850 and 5.2% below the US median of $102,320. Among US areas it comes in at #174 of 518. About 480 project coordinators work here, 6% of the Louisiana total.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Slidell-Mandeville against Louisiana and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell-Mandeville, LA | $58,670 | $97,030 | $160,400 | |
| Louisiana | $56,400 | $84,850 | $143,780 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in Slidell-Mandeville earns $71,620–$137,950. The top tenth earns $160,400 or more, 2.7 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.7 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $66,330 wide, wider than in Louisiana as a whole ($54,700) and the US ($54,660), so what a project coordinator earns in Slidell-Mandeville 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 | $58,670 | $4,889 | $28.21 | $75,703 |
| 25th percentile | $71,620 | $5,968 | $34.43 | $92,413 |
| Median | $97,030 | $8,086 | $46.65 | $125,200 |
| 75th percentile | $137,950 | $11,496 | $66.32 | $178,000 |
| 90th percentile | $160,400 | $13,367 | $77.12 | $206,968 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $40,920 over the median, the 25th only $25,410 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $52,800 a year in employer cost. 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 Slidell-Mandeville, and the Louisiana statewide median of $84,850 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Slidell-Mandeville
At the $97,030 median, a local hire costs about $125,200 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $28,170 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 Slidell-Mandeville
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 14 roles we track in Slidell-Mandeville; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $31,760.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 480 | |
| Accountant | -25.3% | 770 | |
| Recruiter | -33.0% | 320 | |
| Paralegal | -40.2% | 200 | |
| Office Manager | -40.7% | 1,050 |
Measured against the US median, this job is the best paid of the 14 roles we track in Slidell-Mandeville (-5.2%); sales development representatives come last (-31.8%). The typical role here is at -16.6%, so, measured against the US, project coordinators cost more in Slidell-Mandeville than the area's general pay level would suggest. Project coordinators hold 5.3% of the jobs in these 14 roles in Slidell-Mandeville, 4.9% across Louisiana and 7.2% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Louisiana
Across the 13 areas of Louisiana with data for this job, the median runs from $76,260 in Hammond to $97,030 in Slidell-Mandeville, a gap of $20,770 a year. All 3 areas in Louisiana with more project coordinators than Slidell-Mandeville pay less, among them Baton Rouge, LA ($86,650) and New Orleans-Metairie, LA ($85,410).
| Area | Median | vs Slidell-Mandeville | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell-Mandeville, LA | this area | 480 | |
| Northeast Louisiana (Nonmetro) | -3.1% | 140 | |
| Lake Charles, LA | -4.4% | 350 | |
| Houma-Bayou Cane, LA | -6.7% | 340 | |
| Central Louisiana (Nonmetro) | -7.6% | 190 | |
| Southwest Louisiana (Nonmetro) | -9.2% | 270 | |
| Baton Rouge, LA | -10.7% | 2,290 |
Slidell-Mandeville against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Slidell-Mandeville is #230 of 517 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Louisiana, Lansing-East Lansing and Bend pay just above Slidell-Mandeville and Ithaca and Iowa City just below. All four are within $250 a year of the median in Slidell-Mandeville. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Slidell-Mandeville | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bend, OR | +0.3% | 920 | pay | |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | +0.0% | 1,350 | pay | |
| Slidell-Mandeville, LA | this area | 480 | ||
| Ithaca, NY | -0.2% | 240 | pay | |
| Iowa City, IA | -0.2% | 420 | pay | |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | -2.1% | 480 | jobs | |
| Evansville, IN | -7.3% | 480 | jobs | |
| Ocala, FL | -14.9% | 480 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Slidell-Mandeville, LA?
About $125,200 a year at the median, or $10,433 a month: $97,030 in pay plus about $28,170 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for project coordinators in Slidell-Mandeville?
The median was $97,030 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $58,670, the 90th $160,400, and the middle half earned $71,620 to $137,950.
Is Slidell-Mandeville the most expensive area in Louisiana for project coordinators?
Yes. Its median of $97,030 is the highest of 13 areas in Louisiana. The Northeast Louisiana nonmetro area comes next at $94,020.
How many project coordinators work in Slidell-Mandeville?
BLS counts about 480 in the May 2025 survey. That is 6% of the Louisiana total of 8,050. 4 areas in Louisiana have more; the closest in size is Shreveport-Bossier City, with about 480.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in Slidell-Mandeville?
Yes: $24,540 a year more at the median. The medians are $97,030 and $72,490.
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.