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Best states for a children's program coordinator
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It seems like children's program coordinators are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for children's program coordinators aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. This way, if you are newly entering the job market, or you are looking to change jobs, you know which places are the best for children's program coordinator jobs.
In order to get you the best states for children's program coordinators, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.We found that New Mexico is the best state for children's program coordinator jobs, whereas Missouri is the worst.
10 best states for children's program coordinators in 2026
1. New Mexico
Total children's program coordinator jobs: 553 Average annual salary: $47,408 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Location Quotient: 1.77
2. New York
Total children's program coordinator jobs: 3,006 Average annual salary: $50,427 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Location Quotient: 1.47
3. North Dakota
Total children's program coordinator jobs: 315 Average annual salary: $42,669 Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Location Quotient: 2.13
4. Connecticut
Total children's program coordinator jobs: 664 Average annual salary: $47,668 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Location Quotient: 1.26
5. New Hampshire
Total children's program coordinator jobs: 334 Average annual salary: $45,308 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
6. Wisconsin
Total children's program coordinator jobs: 915 Average annual salary: $46,112 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
7. Delaware
Total children's program coordinator jobs: 360 Average annual salary: $43,178 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Location Quotient: 1.8
8. Rhode Island
Total children's program coordinator jobs: 254 Average annual salary: $43,795 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Location Quotient: 1.31
9. Nevada
Total children's program coordinator jobs: 342 Average annual salary: $43,445 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
10. Oregon
Total children's program coordinator jobs: 781 Average annual salary: $42,440 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $55,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
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Detailed list of the best states for a children's program coordinator
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | $47,408 | $34,000 | 2,088,070 | 553 |
| 2 | New York | $50,427 | $34,000 | 19,849,399 | 3,006 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $42,669 | $33,000 | 755,393 | 315 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $47,668 | $32,000 | 3,588,184 | 664 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $45,308 | $31,000 | 1,342,795 | 334 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $46,112 | $35,000 | 5,795,483 | 915 |
| 7 | Delaware | $43,178 | $29,000 | 961,939 | 360 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $43,795 | $29,000 | 1,059,639 | 254 |
| 9 | Nevada | $43,445 | $31,000 | 2,998,039 | 342 |
| 10 | Oregon | $42,440 | $32,000 | 4,142,776 | 781 |
| 11 | Texas | $43,250 | $31,000 | 28,304,596 | 3,305 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $43,911 | $29,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,449 |
| 13 | Arkansas | $37,278 | $28,000 | 3,004,279 | 779 |
| 14 | California | $48,311 | $34,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,508 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $40,287 | $31,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,178 |
| 16 | Maine | $39,737 | $29,000 | 1,335,907 | 231 |
| 17 | Illinois | $40,491 | $31,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,042 |
| 18 | Idaho | $36,999 | $29,000 | 1,716,943 | 451 |
| 19 | Mississippi | $38,767 | $29,000 | 2,984,100 | 326 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $40,142 | $27,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,841 |
| 21 | Iowa | $38,518 | $30,000 | 3,145,711 | 557 |
| 22 | Colorado | $39,637 | $30,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,114 |
| 23 | District of Columbia | $45,862 | $32,000 | 693,972 | 188 |
| 24 | Ohio | $37,789 | $28,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,456 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $39,150 | $29,000 | 1,427,538 | 191 |
| 26 | Massachusetts | $41,155 | $28,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,300 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $38,256 | $28,000 | 5,024,369 | 661 |
| 28 | Kansas | $35,346 | $27,000 | 2,913,123 | 812 |
| 29 | Maryland | $41,554 | $29,000 | 6,052,177 | 770 |
| 30 | Oklahoma | $34,502 | $26,000 | 3,930,864 | 778 |
| 31 | Alaska | $38,068 | $33,000 | 739,795 | 137 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $35,402 | $27,000 | 1,920,076 | 406 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $37,082 | $27,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,404 |
| 34 | Montana | $35,035 | $28,000 | 1,050,493 | 259 |
| 35 | Michigan | $35,332 | $26,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,249 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $35,753 | $27,000 | 4,454,189 | 489 |
| 37 | Arizona | $34,401 | $25,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,123 |
| 38 | Virginia | $39,025 | $27,000 | 8,470,020 | 875 |
| 39 | Utah | $34,778 | $26,000 | 3,101,833 | 562 |
| 40 | Florida | $35,179 | $26,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,704 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $35,490 | $28,000 | 579,315 | 49 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $31,633 | $24,000 | 869,666 | 258 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $33,481 | $25,000 | 6,715,984 | 865 |
| 44 | Alabama | $31,741 | $24,000 | 4,874,747 | 1,010 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $32,887 | $24,000 | 1,815,857 | 234 |
| 46 | Washington | $36,425 | $28,000 | 7,405,743 | 776 |
| 47 | Vermont | $35,881 | $25,000 | 623,657 | 66 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $33,888 | $25,000 | 4,684,333 | 443 |
| 49 | Georgia | $34,242 | $25,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,457 |
| 50 | Indiana | $32,830 | $25,000 | 6,666,818 | 927 |
| 51 | Missouri | $31,623 | $24,000 | 6,113,532 | 693 |
Highest paying states for children's program coordinators
| Rank | State | Avg. Children's Program Coordinator Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | $47,408 |
| 2 | New York | $50,427 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $42,669 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $47,668 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $45,308 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $46,112 |
| 7 | Delaware | $43,178 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $43,795 |
| 9 | Nevada | $43,445 |
| 10 | Oregon | $42,440 |
| 11 | Texas | $43,250 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $43,911 |
| 13 | Arkansas | $37,278 |
| 14 | California | $48,311 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $40,287 |
| 16 | Maine | $39,737 |
| 17 | Illinois | $40,491 |
| 18 | Idaho | $36,999 |
| 19 | Mississippi | $38,767 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $40,142 |
| 21 | Iowa | $38,518 |
| 22 | Colorado | $39,637 |
| 23 | District of Columbia | $45,862 |
| 24 | Ohio | $37,789 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $39,150 |
| 26 | Massachusetts | $41,155 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $38,256 |
| 28 | Kansas | $35,346 |
| 29 | Maryland | $41,554 |
| 30 | Oklahoma | $34,502 |
| 31 | Alaska | $38,068 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $35,402 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $37,082 |
| 34 | Montana | $35,035 |
| 35 | Michigan | $35,332 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $35,753 |
| 37 | Arizona | $34,401 |
| 38 | Virginia | $39,025 |
| 39 | Utah | $34,778 |
| 40 | Florida | $35,179 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $35,490 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $31,633 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $33,481 |
| 44 | Alabama | $31,741 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $32,887 |
| 46 | Washington | $36,425 |
| 47 | Vermont | $35,881 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $33,888 |
| 49 | Georgia | $34,242 |
| 50 | Indiana | $32,830 |
| 51 | Missouri | $31,623 |
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Updated January 8, 2025