Project Coordinator salary in Vallejo, CA
The median project coordinator in Vallejo earned $106,520 a year in May 20251. That is 4.1% above the US median of $102,320, even though it is 11.9% below the California statewide median of $120,910. Only 37 of 518 US areas pay more for this job. BLS counts about 720 people in this job here.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Vallejo, CA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Vallejo against California and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CA | $61,500 | $106,520 | $176,580 | |
| California | $69,180 | $120,910 | $188,560 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in Vallejo earns $78,220–$138,970. The top tenth earns $176,580 or more, 2.9 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.7 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $60,750 wide, between the figure for California ($70,230) 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 | $61,500 | $5,125 | $29.57 | $79,355 |
| 25th percentile | $78,220 | $6,518 | $37.61 | $100,929 |
| Median | $106,520 | $8,877 | $51.21 | $137,445 |
| 75th percentile | $138,970 | $11,581 | $66.81 | $179,316 |
| 90th percentile | $176,580 | $14,715 | $84.89 | $227,845 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $28,300 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $32,450, or about $41,871 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 25th percentile and the median in Vallejo, and the California statewide median of $120,910 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in Vallejo
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 $30,925 to the $106,520 median and brings it to $137,445 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 Vallejo
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 17 roles we track in Vallejo; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $45,500.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 720 | |
| Accountant | -10.1% | 690 | |
| Executive Assistant | -19.1% | 230 | |
| Recruiter | -21.9% | 650 | |
| Office Manager | -24.4% | 1,160 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #14 of the 17 roles we track in Vallejo (+4.1%), between payroll specialists (+8.4%) and e-commerce order specialists (+2.4%). The typical role here is at +14.4%, so, measured against the US, project coordinators cost less in Vallejo than the area's general pay level would suggest. Project coordinators hold 7.1% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Vallejo, 6.9% across California and 6.7% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in California
Across the 28 areas of California with data for this job, the median runs from $86,540 in the North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetro area to $135,120 in San Jose-Sunnyvale, a gap of $48,580 a year. Of the 12 areas in California with more project coordinators than Vallejo, 6 pay less, the largest of them Riverside-San Bernardino, CA ($100,770), Fresno, CA ($101,030) and Oxnard-Thousand Oaks, CA ($104,990).
| Area | Median | vs Vallejo | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba City, CA | +1.6% | 150 | |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | +0.8% | 1,000 | |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | +0.2% | 440 | |
| Vallejo, CA | this area | 720 | |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | -0.3% | 1,030 | |
| El Centro, CA | -0.6% | 140 | |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks, CA | -1.4% | 1,510 |
Vallejo against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Vallejo is #170 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 California, Binghamton and Albuquerque pay just above Vallejo and Rochester and Decatur just below. All four are within $380 a year of the median in Vallejo. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Vallejo | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | +16.2% | 730 | jobs | |
| Albuquerque, NM | +0.2% | 2,300 | pay | |
| Binghamton, NY | +0.1% | 540 | pay | |
| Vallejo, CA | this area | 720 | ||
| Rochester, MN | -0.2% | 460 | pay | |
| Decatur, AL | -0.4% | 100 | pay | |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | -13.3% | 730 | jobs | |
| Amarillo, TX | -21.9% | 730 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Vallejo, CA?
About $137,445 a year at the median, or $11,454 a month: $106,520 in pay plus about $30,925 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do project coordinators earn in Vallejo?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $106,520 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $61,500, the 90th $176,580, and the middle half earned $78,220 to $138,970.
Is Vallejo cheaper than the rest of California for project coordinators?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $106,520 against $120,910 statewide. The next area up in California is Santa Cruz-Watsonville at $106,780, the next down Santa Maria-Santa Barbara at $106,250.
How many project coordinators work in Vallejo?
BLS counts about 720 in the May 2025 survey. 12 areas in California have more; the closest in size is Stockton-Lodi, with about 910.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in Vallejo?
Yes: $10,720 a year more at the median. The medians are $106,520 and $95,800.
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.