Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator Salary in the United States

How much does an Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator in the United States is $69,687 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, an Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,311
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,068 to $78,389
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,041
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Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $78,389 $6,532 $1,507 $38
Average $69,687 $5,807 $1,340 $34
25th Percentile $63,068 $5,256 $1,213 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator Salaries

An Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $67,874
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $77,379
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,107
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $148,634
  • Expert (over 8 years): $173,239
Levels Salary
Administr... Level Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator$67,874
Project A... Level Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator$77,379
Project M... Level Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator$111,107
Project M... Level Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator$148,634
Project M... Level Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator$173,239
$67,874 0 yr
$77,379 < 2 yrs
$111,107 2-4 yrs
$148,634 5-8 yrs
$173,239 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $87,897
  • San Francisco: $86,934
  • Oakland: $85,102

What Skills Can Increase an Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 7.76% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 2.25% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
  • Microsoft Word (Mentioned in 1.17% Job Postings): Microsoft Word or MS Word is a popular word-processing program used mainly for creating documents, such as brochures, letters, learning activities, quizzes, tests, and students' homework assignments
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 7.76%
PowerPoint 2.25%
Microsoft Word 1.17%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator's salary.
  • Business Administration: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Administration
 $75,262
8%
Project Management
 $74,565
7%
Consulting
 $74,565
7%
Project Administration
 $74,565
7%
Collaboration
 $73,869
6%
Leadership
 $73,869
6%
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Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Telecom and Insurance sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Telecom$90,593$44.030%
Insurance$87,109$42.025%
Aerospace & Defense$83,625$40.020%
Pharmaceuticals$83,625$40.020%
Energy & Utilities$80,140$39.015%

How Education impacts an Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinators enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator with a Bachelor's Degree is between $59,713 and $64,284).

Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 18.8%
Associates 12.8%
Bachelors 54.1%
Masters 12.7%
Doctorate 0.4%
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Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$63,068
Average $69,687/year
$78,389
$5,256
Average $5,807/month
$6,532
$1,213
Average $1,340/week
$1,507
$30
Average $34/hour
$38
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $78,389 $6,532 $1,507 $38
Average $69,687 $5,807 $1,340 $34
25th Percentile $63,068 $5,256 $1,213 $30

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Salary Trends for Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator

Salaries for an Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $62,410 in 2023 to around $62,596 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Administrative Coordinator/Project Coordinator Over Time

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$62,410
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2024 $63,134
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