Project Coordinator salary in Wichita, KS
No other area in Kansas pays project coordinators less than Wichita. The median is $89,170 a year1, 10.8% below the Kansas statewide median of $100,010 and 12.9% below the US median of $102,320. Among US areas it comes in at #301 of 518. With about 1,140 project coordinators, 19% of the Kansas total, no area in Kansas employs more.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Wichita, KS. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Wichita against Kansas and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | $53,420 | $89,170 | $139,990 | |
| Kansas | $59,540 | $100,010 | $165,000 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in Wichita earns $64,930–$118,970. The top tenth earns $139,990 or more, 2.6 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.7 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $54,040 wide, between the figure for Kansas ($52,790) 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 | $53,420 | $4,452 | $25.68 | $68,929 |
| 25th percentile | $64,930 | $5,411 | $31.22 | $83,781 |
| Median | $89,170 | $7,431 | $42.87 | $115,058 |
| 75th percentile | $118,970 | $9,914 | $57.20 | $153,510 |
| 90th percentile | $139,990 | $11,666 | $67.30 | $180,632 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $24,240 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $29,800, or about $38,452 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 median and the 75th percentile in Wichita, and the Kansas statewide median of $100,010 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Wichita
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 $25,888 to the $89,170 median and brings it to $115,058 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 Wichita
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 17 roles we track in Wichita; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $35,540.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 1,140 | |
| Accountant | -11.1% | 3,120 | |
| Recruiter | -26.7% | 1,380 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -28.4% | 1,470 | |
| Executive Assistant | -30.2% | 540 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #11 of the 17 roles we track in Wichita (-12.9%), between administrative assistants (-12.7%) and recruiters (-13.9%). The typical role here is at -12.2%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Project coordinators hold 3.5% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Wichita, 3.8% across Kansas and 6.7% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Kansas
Across the 5 areas of Kansas with data for this job, the median runs from $89,170 in Wichita to $100,000 in Topeka, a gap of $10,830 a year. No other area in Kansas has as many project coordinators, and none of the others pays less.
| Area | Median | vs Wichita | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | +12.1% | 520 | |
| Kansas (Nonmetro) | +8.8% | 810 | |
| Manhattan, KS | +7.0% | 160 | |
| Lawrence, KS | +4.8% | 150 | |
| Wichita, KS | this area | 1,140 |
Wichita against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Wichita is #119 of 517 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Kansas, Green Bay and Rome pay just above Wichita and Wilmington and Twin Falls just below. All four are within $150 a year of the median in Wichita. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Wichita | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | +16.3% | 1,150 | jobs | |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | +6.2% | 1,150 | jobs | |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | +1.1% | 1,150 | jobs | |
| Rome, GA | +0.2% | 100 | pay | |
| Green Bay, WI | +0.0% | 1,240 | pay | |
| Wichita, KS | this area | 1,140 | ||
| Wilmington, NC | -0.1% | 1,220 | pay | |
| Twin Falls, ID | -0.1% | 170 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Wichita, KS?
About $115,058 a year at the median, or $9,588 a month: $89,170 in pay plus about $25,888 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do project coordinators earn in Wichita?
The median was $89,170 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $53,420, the 90th $139,990, and the middle half earned $64,930 to $118,970.
Is Wichita the cheapest area in Kansas for project coordinators?
Yes. Its median of $89,170 is the lowest of 5 areas in Kansas. Lawrence is next at $93,420.
How many project coordinators work in Wichita?
BLS counts about 1,140 in the May 2025 survey. That is 19% of the Kansas total of 6,030. No other area in Kansas has as many.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in Wichita?
Yes: $9,900 a year more at the median. The medians are $89,170 and $79,270.
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.