Project Coordinator salary in Springfield, MA
Springfield is a lower-cost market for project coordinators: the median of $94,880 a year1 is 16.9% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $114,190, and 7.3% below the US median of $102,320. Nationally it ranks #216 of 518 areas. BLS counts about 610 people in this job here, 3% of the Massachusetts total.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Springfield, MA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Springfield against Massachusetts and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MA | $62,040 | $94,880 | $152,460 | |
| Massachusetts | $72,800 | $114,190 | $174,840 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
Project coordinators at the 90th percentile earn $152,460, 2.5 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.7. The middle half of project coordinators in Springfield earns $74,330–$123,570. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $49,240 wide, against $57,700 across Massachusetts and $54,660 nationally: employers in Springfield 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 | $62,040 | $5,170 | $29.83 | $80,052 |
| 25th percentile | $74,330 | $6,194 | $35.74 | $95,910 |
| Median | $94,880 | $7,907 | $45.62 | $122,426 |
| 75th percentile | $123,570 | $10,298 | $59.41 | $159,445 |
| 90th percentile | $152,460 | $12,705 | $73.30 | $196,723 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $20,550 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $28,690, or about $37,019 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 Springfield, and the Massachusetts statewide median of $114,190 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Springfield
At the $94,880 median, a local hire costs about $122,426 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $27,546 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 Springfield
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 17 roles we track in Springfield; data entry specialists have the lowest, at $40,390.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 610 | |
| Accountant | -3.0% | 1,720 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -9.4% | 1,050 | |
| Recruiter | -18.1% | 1,030 | |
| Office Manager | -24.5% | 1,790 |
Measured against the US median, this job is the lowest paid of the 17 roles we track in Springfield (-7.3%); e-commerce order specialists come first (+10.2%). The typical role here is at +4.5%, so, measured against the US, project coordinators cost less in Springfield than the area's general pay level would suggest. Project coordinators hold 3.6% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Springfield, 5.6% across Massachusetts and 6.7% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Massachusetts
Across the 7 areas of Massachusetts with data for this job, the median runs from $85,320 in Amherst Town-Northampton to $114,990 in Boston-Cambridge, a gap of $29,670 a year. All 2 areas in Massachusetts with more project coordinators than Springfield also pay more, among them Boston-Cambridge, MA-NH ($114,990) and Worcester, MA ($100,290).
| Area | Median | vs Springfield | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge, MA-NH | +21.2% | 18,840 | |
| Pittsfield, MA | +10.3% | 210 | |
| Barnstable Town, MA | +8.5% | 240 | |
| Worcester, MA | +5.7% | 1,400 | |
| Massachusetts (Nonmetro) | +1.5% | 90 | |
| Springfield, MA | this area | 610 | |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | -10.1% | 210 |
Springfield against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Springfield is #187 of 517 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Massachusetts, Saginaw and La Crosse-Onalaska pay just above Springfield and Greenville-Anderson and Charleston-North Charleston just below. All four are within $150 a year of the median in Springfield. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Springfield | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | +5.4% | 590 | jobs | |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | +0.1% | 480 | pay | |
| Saginaw, MI | +0.1% | 400 | pay | |
| Springfield, MA | this area | 610 | ||
| Greenville-Anderson, SC | -0.1% | 3,600 | pay | |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | -0.2% | 3,510 | pay | |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | -13.0% | 640 | jobs | |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | -23.0% | 610 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Springfield, MA?
About $122,426 a year at the median, or $10,202 a month: $94,880 in pay plus about $27,546 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do project coordinators earn in Springfield?
The median was $94,880 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $62,040, the 90th $152,460, and the middle half earned $74,330 to $123,570.
Is Springfield cheaper than the rest of Massachusetts for project coordinators?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $94,880 against $114,190 statewide. The next area up in Massachusetts is the Massachusetts nonmetro area at $96,270, the next down Amherst Town-Northampton at $85,320.
How many project coordinators work in Springfield?
BLS counts about 610 in the May 2025 survey. That is 3% of the Massachusetts total of 21,960. Only Boston-Cambridge and Worcester have more in Massachusetts.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in Springfield?
Yes: $2,870 a year more at the median. The medians are $94,880 and $92,010.
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.