Project Coordinator salary in the Western Wyoming nonmetro area
For this job the Western Wyoming nonmetro area sits between the state and national figures, with a median of $96,660 a year1. That is 2.7% above the Wyoming statewide median of $94,080, and 5.5% below the US median of $102,320. Among US areas it comes in at #184 of 518. With about 360 project coordinators, 31% of the Wyoming total, no area in Wyoming employs more.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in the Western Wyoming nonmetro area against Wyoming and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Wyoming (Nonmetro) | $54,390 | $96,660 | $153,060 | |
| Wyoming | $54,750 | $94,080 | $151,500 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in the Western Wyoming nonmetro area earns $75,580–$126,600. The top tenth earns $153,060 or more, 2.8 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.7 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $51,020 wide, between the figure for Wyoming ($48,260) 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 | $54,390 | $4,532 | $26.15 | $70,181 |
| 25th percentile | $75,580 | $6,298 | $36.34 | $97,523 |
| Median | $96,660 | $8,055 | $46.47 | $124,723 |
| 75th percentile | $126,600 | $10,550 | $60.87 | $163,355 |
| 90th percentile | $153,060 | $12,755 | $73.59 | $197,497 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $29,940 a year in pay and about $38,632 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $21,080 in pay. 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 the Western Wyoming nonmetro area, and the Wyoming statewide median of $94,080 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in the Western Wyoming nonmetro area
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 $28,063 to the $96,660 median and brings it to $124,723 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 the Western Wyoming nonmetro area
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 15 roles we track in the Western Wyoming nonmetro area; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $37,490.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 360 | |
| Accountant | -17.2% | 770 | |
| Recruiter | -31.2% | 300 | |
| Office Manager | -34.5% | 700 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -36.9% | 280 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #7 of the 15 roles we track in the Western Wyoming nonmetro area (-5.5%), between customer support specialists (-4.8%) and bookkeepers (-6.1%). The typical role here is at -6.1%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Project coordinators hold 5.3% of the jobs in these 15 roles in the Western Wyoming nonmetro area, 5.8% across Wyoming and 6.8% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Wyoming
Across the 4 areas of Wyoming with data for this job, the median runs from $88,090 in the Eastern Wyoming nonmetro area to $98,910 in Casper, a gap of $10,820 a year. No other area in Wyoming has as many project coordinators, and 2 of the other 3 pay less.
| Area | Median | vs the Western Wyoming nonmetro area | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casper, WY | +2.3% | 180 | |
| Western Wyoming (Nonmetro) | this area | 360 | |
| Cheyenne, WY | -3.7% | 230 | |
| Eastern Wyoming (Nonmetro) | -8.9% | 360 |
the Western Wyoming nonmetro area against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, the Western Wyoming nonmetro area is #301 of 517 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Wyoming, Winchester and Spartanburg pay just above the Western Wyoming nonmetro area and Cape Coral-Fort Myers and Duluth just below. All four are within $150 a year of the median in the Western Wyoming nonmetro area. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs the Western Wyoming nonmetro area | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg, SC | +0.2% | 820 | pay | |
| Winchester, VA-WV | +0.2% | 320 | pay | |
| Western Wyoming (Nonmetro) | this area | 360 | ||
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | -0.1% | 2,750 | pay | |
| Duluth, MN-WI | -0.1% | 470 | pay | |
| Florence, SC | -9.6% | 370 | jobs | |
| Missoula, MT | -12.8% | 360 | jobs | |
| Bloomington, IN | -13.3% | 360 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Western Wyoming (Nonmetro)?
About $124,723 a year at the median, or $10,394 a month: $96,660 in pay plus about $28,063 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do project coordinators earn in the Western Wyoming nonmetro area?
The median was $96,660 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $54,390, the 90th $153,060, and the middle half earned $75,580 to $126,600.
Is the Western Wyoming nonmetro area cheaper than the rest of Wyoming for project coordinators?
No, it costs more: a median of $96,660 against $94,080 statewide. The next area up in Wyoming is Casper at $98,910, the next down Cheyenne at $93,060.
How many project coordinators work in the Western Wyoming nonmetro area?
BLS counts about 360 in the May 2025 survey. That is 31% of the Wyoming total of 1,180. No other area in Wyoming has as many.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in the Western Wyoming nonmetro area?
Yes: $16,660 a year more at the median. The medians are $96,660 and $80,000.
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.