Project Coordinator salary and cost of hiring in South Dakota
The median project coordinator in South Dakota earned $82,250 a year in May 2025[1], 19.6% below the US median of $102,320. That puts South Dakota at #45 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-1082. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $58,000 | $82,250 | $130,400 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in South Dakota earns $67,630–$104,180; the top tenth earns $130,400 or more, 2.2 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the South Dakota median that makes about $117,500 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in South Dakota
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $105,200 | 530 | |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $100,900 | 340 | |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $97,900 | 80 | |
| Rapid City, SD | $104,640 | 330 |
Sioux Falls, SD-MN pays the most ($84,190) and Rapid City, SD the least ($74,700): $9,490 a year apart for the same job.
What a project coordinator does
A project coordinator keeps projects on track: plans, tasks, deadlines, status updates and the meeting notes everyone forgets to write.
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Questions
How much does a project coordinator earn in South Dakota?
The median was $82,250 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $67,630 to $104,180.
What does it cost to employ a project coordinator in South Dakota?
About $117,500 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in South Dakota do project coordinators earn the most?
Sioux Falls, SD-MN, with a median of $84,190 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-1082: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes131082.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
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