Project Coordinator salary and cost of hiring in West Virginia
The median project coordinator in West Virginia earned $91,780 a year in May 2025[1], 10.3% below the US median of $102,320. That puts West Virginia at #39 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-1082. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $54,070 | $91,780 | $149,460 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in West Virginia earns $65,370–$125,050; the top tenth earns $149,460 or more, 2.8 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the West Virginia median that makes about $131,114 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in West Virginia
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $139,980 | 90 | |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $128,890 | 500 | |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $118,510 | 110 | |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $126,080 | 210 | |
| Charleston, WV | $124,550 | 390 | |
| Morgantown, WV | $120,780 | 340 | |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $110,490 | 510 | |
| Beckley, WV | $102,060 | 90 | |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $106,060 | 150 |
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV pays the most ($98,470) and Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area the least ($74,730): $23,740 a year apart for the same job.
What a project coordinator does
A project coordinator keeps projects on track: plans, tasks, deadlines, status updates and the meeting notes everyone forgets to write.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | +3.1% | |
| Wyoming | +2.5% | |
| West Virginia | +0.0% | |
| New Hampshire | -1.0% | |
| Montana | -4.2% |
Questions
How much does a project coordinator earn in West Virginia?
The median was $91,780 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $65,370 to $125,050.
What does it cost to employ a project coordinator in West Virginia?
About $131,114 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in West Virginia do project coordinators earn the most?
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV, with a median of $98,470 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-1082: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes131082.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
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