Project Coordinator salary and cost of hiring in Wisconsin
The median project coordinator in Wisconsin earned $97,580 a year in May 2025[1], 4.6% below the US median of $102,320. That puts Wisconsin at #29 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $60,840 | $97,580 | $139,140 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in Wisconsin earns $76,720–$123,850; the top tenth earns $139,140 or more, 2.3 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 Wisconsin median that makes about $139,400 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 Wisconsin
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $129,380 | 6,790 | |
| Madison, WI | $124,040 | 4,280 | |
| Appleton, WI | $121,350 | 970 | |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $121,280 | 430 | |
| Eau Claire, WI | $109,460 | 460 | |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $124,020 | 810 | |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $122,140 | 480 | |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $105,390 | 160 | |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $102,900 | 860 | |
| Kenosha, WI | $124,400 | 310 | |
| Sheboygan, WI | $120,560 | 350 | |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $117,410 | 490 | |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $117,820 | 860 | |
| Green Bay, WI | $111,550 | 1,240 | |
| Wausau, WI | $111,860 | 390 | |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $107,550 | 380 | |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $109,920 | 330 |
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI pays the most ($100,350) and Fond du Lac, WI the least ($84,210): $16,140 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.
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Questions
How much does a project coordinator earn in Wisconsin?
The median was $97,580 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $76,720 to $123,850.
What does it cost to employ a project coordinator in Wisconsin?
About $139,400 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Wisconsin do project coordinators earn the most?
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, with a median of $100,350 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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