Planning Coordinator Salary in the United States

How much does a Planning Coordinator make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Planning Coordinator in the United States is $71,722 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, a Planning Coordinator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,830
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,566 to $78,583
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,962
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Planning Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $78,583 $6,549 $1,511 $38
Average $71,722 $5,977 $1,379 $34
25th Percentile $65,566 $5,464 $1,261 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Planning Coordinator Salaries

A Planning 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.

Top Paying Cities for Planning 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: $90,462
  • San Francisco: $89,573
  • Oakland: $87,586

What Skills Can Increase a Planning Coordinator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 18.72% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Artificial Intelligence (Mentioned in 1.4% Job Postings): Artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. Specific applications of AI include expert systems, natural language processing, speech recognition and machine vision.
  • Microsoft Project (Mentioned in 1.01% Job Postings): Developing schedule, assigning resources to tasks, managing budget, and keeping project plans on time.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 18.72%
Artificial Intelligence 1.4%
Microsoft Project 1.01%
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 a Planning Coordinator's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
$78,177
9%
Analysis
$75,308
5%
Collaboration
$74,590
4%
Initiative
$74,590
4%
Presentation
$74,590
4%
Problem Solving
$74,590
4%
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How Education impacts a Planning Coordinator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Planning 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 a Planning Coordinator with a Bachelor's Degree is between $64,651 and $71,168).

Planning Coordinator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Planning Coordinator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.8%
High School 2.8%
Associates 4.6%
Bachelors 67.6%
Masters 25.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Planning Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Planning 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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Planning Coordinator

Salaries for a Planning Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $73,440 in 2023 to around $73,028 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Planning Coordinator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Planning Coordinator Over Time

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2023
$73,440
2024
$73,550
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$73,028
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2024 $73,550
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Most common benefits for Planning Coordinator

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