Project Coordinator salary in Wausau, WI
Hiring a project coordinator costs less in Wausau than in Wisconsin or the country as a whole. The median is $88,940 a year1: 8.9% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $97,580 and 13.1% below the US median of $102,320. Nationally it ranks #305 of 518 areas. BLS counts about 390 people in this job here, 2% of the Wisconsin total.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Wausau, WI. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Wausau against Wisconsin and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau, WI | $59,270 | $88,940 | $128,670 | |
| Wisconsin | $60,840 | $97,580 | $139,140 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in Wausau earns $74,540–$111,860. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $128,670, only 2.2 times the bottom tenth, against 2.7 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $37,320 wide, against $47,130 across Wisconsin and $54,660 nationally: employers in Wausau 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 | $59,270 | $4,939 | $28.50 | $76,477 |
| 25th percentile | $74,540 | $6,212 | $35.84 | $96,181 |
| Median | $88,940 | $7,412 | $42.76 | $114,761 |
| 75th percentile | $111,860 | $9,322 | $53.78 | $144,335 |
| 90th percentile | $128,670 | $10,722 | $61.86 | $166,026 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $22,920 over the median, the 25th only $14,400 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $29,574 a year in employer cost. 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 Wausau, and the Wisconsin statewide median of $97,580 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Wausau
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 $25,821 to the $88,940 median and brings it to $114,761 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 Wausau
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 15 roles we track in Wausau; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $39,670.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 390 | |
| Accountant | -12.7% | 530 | |
| Executive Assistant | -23.6% | 60 | |
| Recruiter | -24.9% | 330 | |
| Office Manager | -26.7% | 570 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #12 of the 15 roles we track in Wausau (-13.1%), between recruiters (-12.1%) and sales development representatives (-15.1%). The typical role here is at -7.2%, so, measured against the US, project coordinators cost less in Wausau than the area's general pay level would suggest. Project coordinators hold 6.6% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Wausau, 7.8% across Wisconsin and 6.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Wisconsin
Across the 17 areas of Wisconsin with data for this job, the median runs from $84,210 in Fond du Lac to $100,350 in Milwaukee-Waukesha, a gap of $16,140 a year. All 11 areas in Wisconsin with more project coordinators than Wausau also pay more, among them Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI ($100,350) and Madison, WI ($98,990).
| Area | Median | vs Wausau | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan, WI | +4.0% | 350 | |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | +3.8% | 490 | |
| South Central Wisconsin (Nonmetro) | +2.8% | 860 | |
| Green Bay, WI | +0.3% | 1,240 | |
| Wausau, WI | this area | 390 | |
| Western Wisconsin (Nonmetro) | -5.1% | 380 | |
| Fond du Lac, WI | -5.3% | 330 |
Wausau against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Wausau is #285 of 517 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Wisconsin, Staunton-Stuarts Draft and Twin Falls pay just above Wausau and Goldsboro and Bismarck just below. All four are within $290 a year of the median in Wausau. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Wausau | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile, AL | +13.9% | 390 | jobs | |
| Rockford, IL | +6.5% | 390 | jobs | |
| Charleston, WV | +0.7% | 390 | jobs | |
| Twin Falls, ID | +0.1% | 170 | pay | |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | +0.1% | 220 | pay | |
| Wausau, WI | this area | 390 | ||
| Goldsboro, NC | -0.2% | 160 | pay | |
| Bismarck, ND | -0.3% | 390 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Wausau, WI?
About $114,761 a year at the median, or $9,563 a month: $88,940 in pay plus about $25,821 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do project coordinators earn in Wausau?
The median was $88,940 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $59,270, the 90th $128,670, and the middle half earned $74,540 to $111,860.
Is Wausau cheaper than the rest of Wisconsin for project coordinators?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $88,940 against $97,580 statewide. The next area up in Wisconsin is Green Bay at $89,210, the next down the Western Wisconsin nonmetro area at $84,420.
How many project coordinators work in Wausau?
BLS counts about 390 in the May 2025 survey. That is 2% of the Wisconsin total of 21,610. 11 areas in Wisconsin have more; the closest in size is Racine-Mount Pleasant, with about 430.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in Wausau?
Yes: $11,260 a year more at the median. The medians are $88,940 and $77,680.
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.