Best states for a creative coordinator

Q: What is the best state for creative coordinators?

The best state to be a creative coordinator is California based on creative coordinator salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for creative coordinators?

The highest paying state for creative coordinators is Montana based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for creative coordinators?

The worst state for creative coordinators is Maine, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for creative coordinators in the United States. Creative coordinator positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for creative coordinators.As creative coordinators are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for creative coordinators. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a creative coordinator, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.

The median salary for creative coordinators in California is $60,780. Compare that to the median salary in Maine of $34,476, which ranked worst for creative coordinators, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as a creative coordinator, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.

10 best states for creative coordinators in 2026

1. California
Total creative coordinator jobs: 1,084
Average annual salary: $60,780
Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $88,000
Location Quotient:
0.91
Creative coordinator jobs in California
2. District of Columbia
Total creative coordinator jobs: 73
Average annual salary: $60,420
Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $86,000
Location Quotient:
1.07
Creative coordinator jobs in District of Columbia
3. Massachusetts
Total creative coordinator jobs: 359
Average annual salary: $55,397
Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $77,000
Location Quotient:
0.96
Creative coordinator jobs in Massachusetts
4. New York
Total creative coordinator jobs: 763
Average annual salary: $54,689
Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $77,000
Location Quotient:
1.46
Creative coordinator jobs in New York
5. Rhode Island
Total creative coordinator jobs: 48
Average annual salary: $51,383
Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $72,000
Location Quotient:
0.97
Creative coordinator jobs in Rhode Island
6. Connecticut
Total creative coordinator jobs: 103
Average annual salary: $57,941
Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $82,000
Location Quotient:
0.76
Creative coordinator jobs in Connecticut
7. Arkansas
Total creative coordinator jobs: 437
Average annual salary: $48,052
Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $66,000
Location Quotient:
4.11
Creative coordinator jobs in Arkansas
8. Illinois
Total creative coordinator jobs: 440
Average annual salary: $49,663
Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $69,000
Location Quotient:
0.91
Creative coordinator jobs in Illinois
9. Washington
Total creative coordinator jobs: 166
Average annual salary: $56,319
Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $78,000
Location Quotient:
0.56
Creative coordinator jobs in Washington
10. Ohio
Total creative coordinator jobs: 245
Average annual salary: $53,819
Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $76,000
Location Quotient:
0.59
Creative coordinator jobs in Ohio

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Detailed list of the best states for a creative coordinator

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	California	$60,780	$41,000	39,536,653	1,084
2	District of Columbia	$60,420	$42,000	693,972	73
3	Massachusetts	$55,397	$39,000	6,859,819	359
4	New York	$54,689	$38,000	19,849,399	763
5	Rhode Island	$51,383	$36,000	1,059,639	48
6	Connecticut	$57,941	$40,000	3,588,184	103
7	Arkansas	$48,052	$34,000	3,004,279	437
8	Illinois	$49,663	$35,000	12,802,023	440
9	Washington	$56,319	$40,000	7,405,743	166
10	Ohio	$53,819	$37,000	11,658,609	245
11	Pennsylvania	$48,626	$34,000	12,805,537	345
12	Delaware	$48,112	$33,000	961,939	166
13	New Mexico	$45,721	$32,000	2,088,070	309
14	Virginia	$51,766	$36,000	8,470,020	290
15	New Jersey	$53,494	$37,000	9,005,644	219
16	Arizona	$49,909	$35,000	7,016,270	164
17	North Dakota	$44,160	$32,000	755,393	135
18	Maryland	$51,004	$35,000	6,052,177	210
19	New Hampshire	$46,978	$33,000	1,342,795	57
20	Oregon	$49,206	$34,000	4,142,776	117
21	Tennessee	$43,168	$31,000	6,715,984	216
22	Nevada	$43,215	$29,000	2,998,039	82
23	Wisconsin	$44,320	$31,000	5,795,483	175
24	Idaho	$42,118	$30,000	1,716,943	213
25	West Virginia	$46,003	$32,000	1,815,857	24
26	Kentucky	$44,443	$32,000	4,454,189	90
27	Nebraska	$40,217	$29,000	1,920,076	390
28	Colorado	$45,224	$32,000	5,607,154	167
29	Minnesota	$44,058	$31,000	5,576,606	178
30	Alabama	$38,959	$27,000	4,874,747	510
31	Alaska	$42,774	$34,000	739,795	27
32	Wyoming	$40,087	$29,000	579,315	22
33	Hawaii	$44,343	$33,000	1,427,538	30
34	Michigan	$43,519	$30,000	9,962,311	180
35	Vermont	$40,825	$29,000	623,657	29
36	Oklahoma	$38,295	$27,000	3,930,864	419
37	North Carolina	$39,803	$28,000	10,273,419	326
38	South Dakota	$37,718	$27,000	869,666	113
39	Louisiana	$40,991	$28,000	4,684,333	85
40	Indiana	$40,905	$29,000	6,666,818	147
41	Kansas	$36,430	$26,000	2,913,123	516
42	Georgia	$40,406	$28,000	10,429,379	291
43	Florida	$38,596	$27,000	20,984,400	540
44	Texas	$37,936	$26,000	28,304,596	579
45	Utah	$37,480	$26,000	3,101,833	101
46	Missouri	$38,294	$27,000	6,113,532	153
47	Iowa	$38,209	$27,000	3,145,711	63
48	South Carolina	$36,678	$26,000	5,024,369	108
49	Montana	$34,407	$25,000	1,050,493	33
50	Mississippi	$35,487	$25,000	2,984,100	58
51	Maine	$34,476	$25,000	1,335,907	18

Highest paying states for creative coordinators

Rank	State	Avg. Creative Coordinator Salary
1	California	$60,780
2	District of Columbia	$60,420
3	Massachusetts	$55,397
4	New York	$54,689
5	Rhode Island	$51,383
6	Connecticut	$57,941
7	Arkansas	$48,052
8	Illinois	$49,663
9	Washington	$56,319
10	Ohio	$53,819
11	Pennsylvania	$48,626
12	Delaware	$48,112
13	New Mexico	$45,721
14	Virginia	$51,766
15	New Jersey	$53,494
16	Arizona	$49,909
17	North Dakota	$44,160
18	Maryland	$51,004
19	New Hampshire	$46,978
20	Oregon	$49,206
21	Tennessee	$43,168
22	Nevada	$43,215
23	Wisconsin	$44,320
24	Idaho	$42,118
25	West Virginia	$46,003
26	Kentucky	$44,443
27	Nebraska	$40,217
28	Colorado	$45,224
29	Minnesota	$44,058
30	Alabama	$38,959
31	Alaska	$42,774
32	Wyoming	$40,087
33	Hawaii	$44,343
34	Michigan	$43,519
35	Vermont	$40,825
36	Oklahoma	$38,295
37	North Carolina	$39,803
38	South Dakota	$37,718
39	Louisiana	$40,991
40	Indiana	$40,905
41	Kansas	$36,430
42	Georgia	$40,406
43	Florida	$38,596
44	Texas	$37,936
45	Utah	$37,480
46	Missouri	$38,294
47	Iowa	$38,209
48	South Carolina	$36,678
49	Montana	$34,407
50	Mississippi	$35,487
51	Maine	$34,476

Expert opinions on the best states for creative coordinators

Are there any particularly good places in the United States for creative coordinators to find work opportunities?
Dr. Alexander Rose
Assistant Professor of Marketing, Idaho State University
Due to the nature of digital work, my guess is that we'll see geographic concerns lose their importance. With a cell phone and a laptop, you can work for major firms anywhere.

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Total creative coordinator jobs:	1,084
Average annual salary:	$60,780
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$41,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$88,000
Location Quotient:	0.91

Best states for a creative coordinator

10 best states for creative coordinators in 2026

1. California

2. District of Columbia

3. Massachusetts

4. New York

5. Rhode Island

6. Connecticut

7. Arkansas

8. Illinois

9. Washington

10. Ohio