Project Coordinator salary in Tucson, AZ
Tucson is a lower-cost market for project coordinators: the median of $91,500 a year1 is 7.6% below the Arizona statewide median of $99,050, and 10.6% below the US median of $102,320. Among US areas it comes in at #272 of 518. About 2,310 project coordinators work here, 10% of the Arizona total.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Tucson, AZ. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Tucson against Arizona and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | $58,530 | $91,500 | $154,480 | |
| Arizona | $62,050 | $99,050 | $161,870 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in Tucson earns $67,650–$121,690. The top tenth earns $154,480 or more, 2.6 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.7 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $54,040 wide, between the figure for Arizona ($53,880) and the US figure ($54,660).
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 | $58,530 | $4,878 | $28.14 | $75,523 |
| 25th percentile | $67,650 | $5,638 | $32.52 | $87,290 |
| Median | $91,500 | $7,625 | $43.99 | $118,065 |
| 75th percentile | $121,690 | $10,141 | $58.50 | $157,019 |
| 90th percentile | $154,480 | $12,873 | $74.27 | $199,329 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $23,850 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $30,190, or about $38,955 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 Tucson, and the Arizona statewide median of $99,050 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Tucson
At the $91,500 median, a local hire costs about $118,065 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $26,565 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 Tucson
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 17 roles we track in Tucson; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $37,040.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 2,310 | |
| Accountant | -16.6% | 2,570 | |
| Executive Assistant | -28.4% | 720 | |
| Recruiter | -30.1% | 2,130 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -31.3% | 2,110 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #11 of the 17 roles we track in Tucson (-10.6%), between customer support specialists (-10.5%) and executive assistants (-14.5%). The typical role here is at -10.1%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Project coordinators hold 6.5% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Tucson, 6.5% across Arizona and 6.7% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Arizona
Across the 8 areas of Arizona with data for this job, the median runs from $77,940 in Flagstaff to $100,780 in Phoenix-Mesa, a gap of $22,840 a year. The one area in Arizona with more project coordinators, Phoenix-Mesa, AZ ($100,780), also pays more.
| Area | Median | vs Tucson | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa, AZ | +10.1% | 17,790 | |
| Tucson, AZ | this area | 2,310 | |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | -3.4% | 250 | |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | -6.7% | 220 | |
| Yuma, AZ | -7.2% | 240 | |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | -7.5% | 160 | |
| Arizona (Nonmetro) | -14.5% | 290 |
Tucson against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Tucson is #66 of 517 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Arizona, Columbus and Knoxville pay just above Tucson and Roanoke and Montgomery just below. All four are within $420 a year of the median in Tucson. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Tucson | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | +16.6% | 2,300 | jobs | |
| Ogden, UT | +14.1% | 2,340 | jobs | |
| Knoxville, TN | +0.2% | 3,650 | pay | |
| Columbus, IN | +0.0% | 140 | pay | |
| Tucson, AZ | this area | 2,310 | ||
| Roanoke, VA | -0.4% | 930 | pay | |
| Montgomery, AL | -0.5% | 130 | pay | |
| Baton Rouge, LA | -5.3% | 2,290 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Tucson, AZ?
About $118,065 a year at the median, or $9,839 a month: $91,500 in pay plus about $26,565 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for project coordinators in Tucson?
The median was $91,500 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $58,530, the 90th $154,480, and the middle half earned $67,650 to $121,690.
Is Tucson cheaper than the rest of Arizona for project coordinators?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $91,500 against $99,050 statewide. The next area up in Arizona is Phoenix-Mesa at $100,780, the next down Prescott Valley-Prescott at $88,370.
How many project coordinators work in Tucson?
BLS counts about 2,310 in the May 2025 survey. That is 10% of the Arizona total of 22,920. Only Phoenix-Mesa has more in Arizona.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in Tucson?
Yes: $15,180 a year more at the median. The medians are $91,500 and $76,320.
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.