Project Coordinator salary in Topeka, KS
No other area in Kansas pays project coordinators more than Topeka: the median is $100,000 a year1. That is about level with the Kansas statewide median of $100,010, and 2.3% below the US median of $102,320. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#121 of 518). BLS counts about 520 people in this job here, 9% of the Kansas total.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Topeka, KS. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Topeka against Kansas and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | $60,880 | $100,000 | $152,100 | |
| Kansas | $59,540 | $100,010 | $165,000 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
Project coordinators at the 90th percentile earn $152,100, 2.5 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.7. The middle half of project coordinators in Topeka earns $75,410–$127,610. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $52,200 wide, against $52,790 across Kansas and $54,660 nationally: employers in Topeka 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 | $60,880 | $5,073 | $29.27 | $78,555 |
| 25th percentile | $75,410 | $6,284 | $36.25 | $97,303 |
| Median | $100,000 | $8,333 | $48.08 | $129,032 |
| 75th percentile | $127,610 | $10,634 | $61.35 | $164,658 |
| 90th percentile | $152,100 | $12,675 | $73.12 | $196,258 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $27,610 a year in pay and about $35,626 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $24,590 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 Topeka, and the Kansas statewide median of $100,010 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Topeka
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 $29,032 to the $100,000 median and brings it to $129,032 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 Topeka
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 17 roles we track in Topeka; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $35,780.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 520 | |
| Recruiter | -23.3% | 720 | |
| Accountant | -23.7% | 1,420 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -34.7% | 620 | |
| Executive Assistant | -36.7% | 340 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #4 of the 17 roles we track in Topeka (-2.3%), between payroll specialists (-1.3%) and medical administrative assistants (-2.4%). The typical role here is at -8.8%, so, measured against the US, project coordinators cost more in Topeka than the area's general pay level would suggest. Project coordinators hold 3.7% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Topeka, 3.8% across Kansas and 6.7% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Kansas
Across the 5 areas of Kansas with data for this job, the median runs from $89,170 in Wichita to $100,000 in Topeka, a gap of $10,830 a year. All 2 areas in Kansas with more project coordinators than Topeka pay less, among them Wichita, KS ($89,170) and the Kansas nonmetro area ($97,010).
| Area | Median | vs Topeka | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | this area | 520 | |
| Kansas (Nonmetro) | -3.0% | 810 | |
| Manhattan, KS | -4.6% | 160 | |
| Lawrence, KS | -6.6% | 150 | |
| Wichita, KS | -10.8% | 1,140 |
Topeka against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Topeka is #211 of 517 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the top quarter of US areas. Outside Kansas, Springfield and Allentown-Bethlehem pay just above Topeka and Waterbury-Shelton and Las Vegas-Henderson just below. All four are within $60 a year of the median in Topeka. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Topeka | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown-Bethlehem, PA-NJ | +0.0% | 1,850 | pay | |
| Springfield, IL | +0.0% | 490 | pay | |
| Topeka, KS | this area | 520 | ||
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | -0.0% | 590 | pay | |
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV | -0.1% | 5,740 | pay | |
| Erie, PA | -6.4% | 520 | jobs | |
| Billings, MT | -14.5% | 520 | jobs | |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | -15.8% | 520 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Topeka, KS?
About $129,032 a year at the median, or $10,753 a month: $100,000 in pay plus about $29,032 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do project coordinators earn in Topeka?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $100,000 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $60,880, the 90th $152,100, and the middle half earned $75,410 to $127,610.
Is Topeka the most expensive area in Kansas for project coordinators?
Yes. Its median of $100,000 is the highest of 5 areas in Kansas. The Kansas nonmetro area comes next at $97,010.
How many project coordinators work in Topeka?
BLS counts about 520 in the May 2025 survey. That is 9% of the Kansas total of 6,030. Only Wichita and the Kansas nonmetro area have more in Kansas.
Does a project coordinator cost more than a recruiter in Topeka?
Yes: $23,310 a year more at the median. The medians are $100,000 and $76,690.
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.