These Are The 10 States With The Highest Insurance Coordinator Salaries For 2026

Top 10 States with the Highest Insurance Coordinator Salaries in 2026

In today’s job market, salary remains the top priority for professionals across various sectors, including insurance coordination. If you’re considering a career as an insurance coordinator or looking to relocate, understanding salary expectations in different states is crucial.

Insurance coordinator salaries can fluctuate based on several factors, including experience level and geographic location. To provide a comprehensive overview, we’ve compiled recent data on average salaries for insurance coordinators by state. This data accounts for different seniority levels, giving you a clearer picture of potential earnings.

To assess how salaries vary nationwide, we analyzed the latest information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics regarding insurance coordinators’ pay across the states.

We also factored in the cost of living in each state, recognizing that a salary in North Carolina typically stretches further than in California.

After adjusting for these living costs, the state offering the highest adjusted salary for insurance coordinators is Missouri. Below is a quick overview of the top ten states:

Let’s delve deeper into how we derived these figures and provide a complete ranking for all states.

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How We Determined Pay by State

To compile our salary data for insurance coordinators, we referenced the most current Bureau of Labor Statistics reports, specifically the ‘Occupational Employment Statistics.’

We compared salaries across states while also considering the cost of living for a fair analysis. By creating an index, we divided the average state wage by the cost of living index. For example, if California’s cost of living index is 135.9 and the average pay is $42,270, our adjusted salary would be calculated as follows:

$42,270 * (100 / 135.9) = $31,103

From here, we ranked each state based on this adjusted salary index, identifying the state with the highest index as the best-paying state for insurance coordinators.

Here’s a detailed ranking of insurance coordinator salaries across all states:

Detailed List of Insurance Coordinator Salaries by State

Rank	State	Adjusted Salary	Average Wage	Cost Of Living
1	Missouri	$51,404	$46,470	90.4
2	Colorado	$47,697	$49,510	103.8
3	Louisiana	$46,698	$44,270	94.8
4	Michigan	$45,932	$40,880	89.0
5	Illinois	$45,454	$43,000	94.6
6	Georgia	$45,262	$41,370	91.4
7	Iowa	$44,274	$40,290	91.0
8	North Carolina	$44,132	$41,440	93.9
9	Texas	$43,572	$39,520	90.7
10	Utah	$43,107	$40,090	93.0
11	Nebraska	$42,565	$38,990	91.6
12	Oklahoma	$42,186	$37,630	89.2
13	Indiana	$42,022	$37,610	89.5
14	Tennessee	$41,800	$37,370	89.4
15	Washington	$41,216	$43,360	105.2
16	Ohio	$40,916	$38,380	93.8
17	Montana	$40,912	$41,240	100.8
18	Idaho	$40,477	$37,280	92.1
19	Pennsylvania	$40,443	$41,010	101.4
20	Wisconsin	$40,413	$39,120	96.8
21	Minnesota	$40,396	$40,720	100.8
22	Delaware	$39,773	$40,330	101.4
23	Arizona	$39,642	$38,850	98.0
24	Kansas	$39,621	$35,620	89.9
25	Arkansas	$39,575	$34,470	87.1
26	North Dakota	$38,722	$38,490	99.4
27	Connecticut	$38,621	$49,320	127.7
28	Wyoming	$38,311	$35,170	91.8
29	Florida	$37,568	$36,930	98.3
30	Nevada	$37,560	$38,800	103.3
31	Kentucky	$37,502	$33,940	90.5
32	Mississippi	$37,380	$32,110	85.9
33	Maryland	$37,274	$46,780	125.5
34	New York	$37,137	$48,650	131.0
35	West Virginia	$37,044	$34,600	93.4
36	Alabama	$36,754	$33,520	91.2
37	New Jersey	$36,488	$44,480	121.9
38	Virginia	$36,458	$36,750	100.8
39	New Hampshire	$36,136	$42,280	117.0
40	Oregon	$35,371	$40,890	115.6
41	Maine	$35,261	$39,070	110.8
42	Rhode Island	$35,020	$42,270	120.7
43	New Mexico	$34,393	$33,190	96.5
44	South Carolina	$33,850	$33,580	99.2
45	Massachusetts	$33,680	$44,930	133.4
46	Vermont	$31,420	$38,050	121.1
47	Alaska	$31,174	$40,870	131.1
48	California	$31,103	$42,270	135.9
49	South Dakota	$30,626	$31,760	103.7
50	Hawaii	$24,026	$40,340	167.9

Understanding salary trends for insurance coordinators is essential for making informed career decisions. As the industry evolves, staying updated on salaries and living costs can help you strategize your career path effectively. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting, knowing where you can maximize your earnings is vital for your career growth in 2026.

Never miss an opportunity that’s right for you.

Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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