Project Coordinator salary in the Southwest Maine nonmetro area
Hiring a project coordinator costs less in the Southwest Maine nonmetro area than in Maine or the country as a whole. The median is $94,320 a year1: 7.4% below the Maine statewide median of $101,830 and 7.8% below the US median of $102,320. Nationally it ranks #229 of 518 areas. About 440 project coordinators work here, 17% of the Maine total.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in the Southwest Maine nonmetro area against Maine and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Maine (Nonmetro) | $58,270 | $94,320 | $155,990 | |
| Maine | $63,560 | $101,830 | $147,640 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
Project coordinators at the 90th percentile earn $155,990, 2.7 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.7. The middle half of project coordinators in the Southwest Maine nonmetro area earns $76,260–$120,160. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $43,900 wide, against $45,960 across Maine and $54,660 nationally: employers in the Southwest Maine nonmetro area 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 | $58,270 | $4,856 | $28.01 | $75,187 |
| 25th percentile | $76,260 | $6,355 | $36.66 | $98,400 |
| Median | $94,320 | $7,860 | $45.35 | $121,703 |
| 75th percentile | $120,160 | $10,013 | $57.77 | $155,045 |
| 90th percentile | $155,990 | $12,999 | $75.00 | $201,277 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $18,060 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $25,840, or about $33,342 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 the Southwest Maine nonmetro area, and the Maine statewide median of $101,830 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in the Southwest Maine nonmetro area
At the $94,320 median, a local hire costs about $121,703 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $27,383 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 the Southwest Maine nonmetro area
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 16 roles we track in the Southwest Maine nonmetro area; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $41,760.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 440 | |
| Accountant | -25.3% | 800 | |
| Recruiter | -27.6% | 570 | |
| Office Manager | -29.1% | 1,350 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -30.4% | 280 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #10 of the 16 roles we track in the Southwest Maine nonmetro area (-7.8%), between paralegals (-5.9%) and recruiters (-10.0%). The typical role here is at -5.2%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Project coordinators hold 3.8% of the jobs in these 16 roles in the Southwest Maine nonmetro area, 4.8% across Maine and 6.8% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Maine
Across the 5 areas of Maine with data for this job, the median runs from $80,060 in the Northeast Maine nonmetro area to $105,530 in Portland-South Portland, a gap of $25,470 a year. The one area in Maine with more project coordinators, Portland-South Portland, ME ($105,530), also pays more.
| Area | Median | vs the Southwest Maine nonmetro area | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | +11.9% | 1,370 | |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | +8.7% | 160 | |
| Southwest Maine (Nonmetro) | this area | 440 | |
| Bangor, ME | -9.4% | 180 | |
| Northeast Maine (Nonmetro) | -15.1% | 140 |
the Southwest Maine nonmetro area against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, the Southwest Maine nonmetro area is #252 of 517 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Maine, Sandusky and Greenville pay just above the Southwest Maine nonmetro area and Homosassa Springs and Bay City just below. All four are within $220 a year of the median in the Southwest Maine nonmetro area. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs the Southwest Maine nonmetro area | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | +13.2% | 440 | jobs | |
| Visalia, CA | +1.5% | 450 | jobs | |
| Greenville, NC | +0.2% | 470 | pay | |
| Sandusky, OH | +0.1% | 140 | pay | |
| Southwest Maine (Nonmetro) | this area | 440 | ||
| Homosassa Springs, FL | -0.1% | 150 | pay | |
| Bay City, MI | -0.2% | 90 | pay | |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | -9.4% | 430 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Southwest Maine (Nonmetro)?
About $121,703 a year at the median, or $10,142 a month: $94,320 in pay plus about $27,383 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for project coordinators in the Southwest Maine nonmetro area?
The median was $94,320 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $58,270, the 90th $155,990, and the middle half earned $76,260 to $120,160.
Is the Southwest Maine nonmetro area cheaper than the rest of Maine for project coordinators?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $94,320 against $101,830 statewide. The next area up in Maine is Lewiston-Auburn at $102,490, the next down Bangor at $85,410.
How many project coordinators work in the Southwest Maine nonmetro area?
BLS counts about 440 in the May 2025 survey. That is 17% of the Maine total of 2,620. Only Portland-South Portland has more in Maine.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in the Southwest Maine nonmetro area?
Yes: $23,890 a year more at the median. The medians are $94,320 and $70,430.
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
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