Project Coordinator salary in Waco, TX
Waco is a lower-cost market for project coordinators: the median of $78,580 a year1 is 20.2% below the Texas statewide median of $98,440, and 23.2% below the US median of $102,320. That is in the bottom quarter of US areas (#460 of 518). About 920 project coordinators work here.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Waco, TX. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Waco against Texas and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco, TX | $51,650 | $78,580 | $129,430 | |
| Texas | $57,460 | $98,440 | $162,780 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
Project coordinators at the 90th percentile earn $129,430, 2.5 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.7. The middle half of project coordinators in Waco earns $61,210–$99,870. The mean ($86,420) is 10% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $38,660 wide, against $54,560 across Texas and $54,660 nationally: employers in Waco 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 | $51,650 | $4,304 | $24.83 | $66,645 |
| 25th percentile | $61,210 | $5,101 | $29.43 | $78,981 |
| Median | $78,580 | $6,548 | $37.78 | $101,394 |
| 75th percentile | $99,870 | $8,322 | $48.01 | $128,865 |
| 90th percentile | $129,430 | $10,786 | $62.23 | $167,006 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $17,370 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $21,290, or about $27,471 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 75th and 90th percentiles in Waco, and the Texas statewide median of $98,440 falls between the median and the 75th percentile. An offer at the national rate would beat what three quarters of local project coordinators earn.
What a hire really costs in Waco
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 $22,814 to the $78,580 median and brings it to $101,394 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 Waco
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 17 roles we track in Waco; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $32,810.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 920 | |
| Accountant | -3.1% | 860 | |
| Executive Assistant | -14.8% | 270 | |
| Recruiter | -19.4% | 590 | |
| Office Manager | -23.7% | 1,530 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #16 of the 17 roles we track in Waco (-23.2%), between sales development representatives (-22.0%) and marketing specialists (-28.5%). The typical role here is at -12.5%, so, measured against the US, project coordinators cost less in Waco than the area's general pay level would suggest. Project coordinators hold 7.0% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Waco, 8.8% across Texas and 6.7% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Texas
Across the 32 areas of Texas with data for this job, the median runs from $69,550 in Eagle Pass to $102,390 in Austin-Round Rock, a gap of $32,840 a year. Of the 12 areas in Texas with more project coordinators than Waco, 2 pay less: McAllen-Edinburg, TX ($69,910) and College Station-Bryan, TX ($76,380).
| Area | Median | vs Waco | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita Falls, TX | +1.9% | 220 | |
| El Paso, TX | +1.7% | 2,060 | |
| Tyler, TX | +0.7% | 550 | |
| Waco, TX | this area | 920 | |
| Eastern Region of Texas (Nonmetro) | -1.7% | 510 | |
| Lubbock, TX | -1.9% | 810 | |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | -2.8% | 1,030 |
Waco against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Waco is #141 of 517 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the bottom quarter of US areas. Outside Texas, Monroe and Honolulu pay just above Waco and St. George and Cape Girardeau just below. All four are within $510 a year of the median in Waco. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Waco | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich-New London, CT | +39.7% | 920 | jobs | |
| Bend, OR | +23.8% | 920 | jobs | |
| Roanoke, VA | +16.0% | 930 | jobs | |
| Honolulu, HI | +0.6% | 1,240 | pay | |
| Monroe, LA | +0.5% | 250 | pay | |
| Waco, TX | this area | 920 | ||
| St. George, UT | -0.4% | 530 | pay | |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | -0.5% | 200 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Waco, TX?
About $101,394 a year at the median, or $8,449 a month: $78,580 in pay plus about $22,814 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do project coordinators earn in Waco?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $78,580 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $51,650, the 90th $129,430, and the middle half earned $61,210 to $99,870.
Is Waco cheaper than the rest of Texas for project coordinators?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $78,580 against $98,440 statewide. The next area up in Texas is Tyler at $79,110, the next down the Eastern Region of Texas nonmetro area at $77,270.
How many project coordinators work in Waco?
BLS counts about 920 in the May 2025 survey. 12 areas in Texas have more; the closest in size is Midland, with about 930.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in Waco?
Yes: $2,440 a year more at the median. The medians are $78,580 and $76,140.
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.