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Job outlook for employment coordinators in the United States
Employment coordinator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected employment coordinator job growth rate is 8% from 2018-2028.
About 58,800 new jobs for employment coordinators are projected over the next decade.
Employment coordinator salaries have increased 7% for employment coordinators in the last 5 years.
There are over 21,460 employment coordinators currently employed in the United States.
There are 36,231 active employment coordinator job openings in the US.
The average employment coordinator salary is $40,810.
Are employment coordinator jobs in demand?
Employment coordinator job and salary trends over time
Employment coordinator jobs over time
Employment coordinator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,460 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 18,932 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 18,602 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 17,578 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 16,563 | 0.01% |
Average employment coordinator salary over time
Employment coordinator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $40,810 | $19.62 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | $39,801 | $19.14 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $39,133 | $18.81 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | $38,792 | $18.65 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $38,040 | $18.29 | +1.4% |
Employment coordinator jobs by state
Most common states for employment coordinators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | 623,657 | 153 | 25% |
| 2 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 198 | 19% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 184 | 19% |
| 4 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 109 | 19% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 127 | 18% |
| 6 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 218 | 16% |
| 7 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 122 | 16% |
| 8 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 287 | 14% |
| 9 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 120 | 14% |
| 10 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 243 | 13% |
| 11 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 565 | 12% |
| 12 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 201 | 12% |
| 13 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 411 | 10% |
| 14 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 423 | 6% |
| 15 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 81 | 6% |
| 16 | Alaska | 739,795 | 35 | 5% |
| 17 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 380 | 4% |
| 18 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 228 | 4% |
| 19 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 224 | 4% |
| 20 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 216 | 4% |
Most common cities for employment coordinators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pullman | 1 | 3% | $46,246 |
| 2 | Seaside | 1 | 3% | $52,076 |
| 3 | Longview | 2 | 2% | $40,749 |
| 4 | Harrisburg | 1 | 2% | $35,875 |
| 5 | Urbana | 1 | 2% | $43,339 |
| 6 | Waltham | 1 | 2% | $41,684 |
| 7 | Lancaster | 1 | 1% | $51,063 |
| 8 | Mobile | 1 | 1% | $43,286 |
| 9 | Quincy | 1 | 1% | $41,765 |
| 10 | Silver Spring | 1 | 1% | $40,635 |
| 11 | Vancouver | 1 | 1% | $47,813 |
| 12 | Denver | 3 | 0% | $42,506 |
| 13 | Arlington | 1 | 0% | $41,123 |
| 14 | Fremont | 1 | 0% | $51,924 |
| 15 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $51,235 |
| 16 | New York | 1 | 0% | $46,541 |
| 17 | Oakland | 1 | 0% | $51,979 |
| 18 | Orlando | 1 | 0% | $36,473 |
Employment Coordinator job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of employment coordinator experts
Metropolitan State University of Denver
University of Scranton
San Diego State University
Neumann University
Grand Valley State University
Saint Leo University
Kansas State University
Zones, LLC
University of New Hampshire
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
NC State University
LIU-Brooklyn
Michigan State University
SHRM
Gardner- Webb Univesity
Kowalskis Markets
Wake Technical Community College
What Employment Coordinator skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Erin Liggett: The responses were provided by Erin Liggett, Assistant Director of Career Services & Student Employment at The University of Akron.
What general advice would you give to an Employment Coordinator?
Aaron Richmond Ph.D.: This is a great question that is ever-changing. I was involved in the American Psychological Association’s development and creation of The Skillful Psychology Student. The SPS is a list of 17 skills that emerged from searching over 10,000 job ads that students with a psychology undergraduate degree are eligible for. Some of the more lasting skills that will exist in 3-5 years are analytical thinking, information management, judgment and decision making, self-regulation, either oral or written communication. What will likely change are some of the more “soft skills” like technological flexibility or familiarity, or service orientation. However, all of these skills are taught in psychology education, the trick is getting students to recognize and hone these skills.
What Employment Coordinator skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Ale Kennedy: The majority of time is spent listening to customers and providing service, whether it is hiring, classification, training, and/or a difficult employee. Human Resources is relied on heavily to provide guidance during difficult situations and through processes.
What will help Employment Coordinators increase their earning potential?
Shannon Ahrndt: The more experience you can get in your field before graduating, such as through internships, volunteering, and involvement in student organizations or professional organizations might give you a boost when it comes to negotiating your first salary. Getting involved in all of these ways can also help you get to know people in your industry, which could make it easier to get a better-paying job or get multiple offers.
What general advice would you give to an Employment Coordinator?
Dr. Paul Datti PhD, CRC, HS-BCP: In my experience as Program Director of Scranton’s Counseling and Human Services Program, as well as being a board member of the Council for Standards in Human Services Education (the only accrediting body for human services educational programs), I can tell you that it's really about helping others. That’s what we do! Our students tend to gravitate towards the care of others, and they appreciate that they have been trained well. Part of our program’s mission is to train self-reflective practitioners, competent caregivers, and community leaders, and we believe we are successful at that. Some potential downsides can include long and/or unpredictable work hours, large caseloads, and potential for burn out. For the latter, however, it should be noted that our program (as well as others), train students on how to not only help others to recognize, prevent, and address burnout, but themselves as well.
What will help Employment Coordinators increase their earning potential?
Dr. Paul Datti PhD, CRC, HS-BCP: Graduates of The University of Scranton’s Counseling and Human Services program, as well as other similar educational programs, tend to have significant success upon graduation. At Scranton, typically about half to two-thirds of our graduates go on to graduate school, mainly in professional counseling or social work, but some also go on to programs in public administration, applied behavior analysis, child life care, and even law school. The remainder tend to soon get jobs in the field, in positions such as behavioral health technician, community health assistant, rehabilitation aide, child advocate, psychiatric or mental health technician, social work assistant, and more. According to OnetOnline and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in this area are expected to exponentially grow over the years and are considered “bright outlook” occupations.
Dr. Katie Turner
Lecturer, School of Theatre, Television, and FilmSan Diego State University
Natural Resources Conservation And Research
What will help Employment Coordinators increase their earning potential?
Dr. Katie Turner: Say "yes" to as many opportunities as you can, even if they are volunteer work. Getting to know people and discovering more about your industry are important early on in your career. Also get good at many different things--don't narrow in too much too soon. You never know what might really click for you if you aren't trying new things.
Robert Till Ph.D.
Professor EmeritusNeumann University
Management Department
What skills will help Employment Coordinators earn the most?
Robert Till Ph.D.: When considering what areas of HR offer the greatest compensation, you need to think about supply and demand. Typically, if you have quantitative or computer skills, your value increases. A simple search of HR jobs suggests that Compensation and Benefits is an area that does pay well.
The graduates felt their CIS course and their HR Courses were helpful to their success, but they would have liked exposure to HR software currently being used in the field and greater exposure to forms typically used in HR departments.
Dan Wiljanen Ph.D.
Affiliate of Practice Professor, SHRM Student Chapter AdviserGrand Valley State University
Seidman College of Business
What hard/technical skills are most important for Employment Coordinators?
Dan Wiljanen Ph.D.: Knowledge of the HR Discipline
-Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
-Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
-Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, government regulations, and executive orders.
-Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for training design, implementation, and evaluation.
Technology Skills
-Enterprise resource planning ERP software
-Human resources software - Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)
-Office suite software
-Project management software
-Web page creation and editing software
-Word processing software
J. Adam Shoemaker Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Management & Human ResourcesSaint Leo University
Management & Operations Department
What skills stand out on Employment Coordinator resumes?
J. Adam Shoemaker Ph.D.: First and foremost, communication skills - this is what you will see somewhere on every HR coordinator job posting. But there's a difference between simply saying you have "excellent communication skills" and providing evidence!
In your resume, be sure to highlight how you used your communication skills to get things done in your previous job titles. Write something like: "Effectively communicated complex plans and new initiatives verbally and in writing to diverse teams across the organization." This tells me that this candidate knows how to talk to and write to people in very different roles in ways that they will understand.
What technical skills for an Employment Coordinator stand out to employers?
Anthony Ferraro Ph.D.: Transferable skills sounds like a cliche but it is one of the strengths for our students which allows a diverse range of career options both within our field and outside of it. Some of the most consistent skills that we attempt to foster and seem to be important for prospective employers include: strong interpersonal communication skills including listening and advanced technical writing, understanding of program development and evaluation, community outreach, etc. While I wouldn't quite consider these skills, many of our students demonstrate high levels of empathy, have firm knowledge of social issues and human development processes, as well as a baseline understanding of the policymaking process in the U.S. and within our state. This combination of skills and knowledge lends itself well to work with nonprofit organizations, public and private agencies, and work with the cooperative extension network most directly. However, many of our students also use these skills to move into health-related professions, including occupational therapy and nursing, as well as counseling professions including marriage and family therapy, school counseling, social work, etc. Many students will complement their undergraduate studies in HDFS with graduate degrees that will further enhance their competitiveness and/or provide the technical training, certification, and/or licensure needed.
How have salaries changed over time for Employment Coordinators?
Adrianne Keeler: Salaries in our field have gotten more and more competitive, and have continued to rise. Not only with the base wage, but really with the commission side of earnings. To remain a competitive employer in our industry, companies have made the commissions uncapped and thrown other incentives into the wages as well.
Jonathan Nash Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of AccountingUniversity of New Hampshire
Paul College of Business and Economics
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Employment Coordinators?
Jonathan Nash Ph.D.: Most firms expect students to have a plan for obtaining a CPA license when they're hired. Students must have an undergraduate degree to sit for the CPA exams, so most undergraduates begin taking exams after receiving their degree. Graduate students take the CPA exams while enrolled in the MSA program. Other certifications improve a student's resume, but are not the primary determinant of placement.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Employment Coordinator job market given the pandemic?
Jonathan Nash Ph.D.: In most years accounting firms have a visible presence on campus. They host networking sessions, resume reviews, and other events promoting professional development. Because of the pandemic firms now offer virtual sessions to help students gain insight into this profession and firm culture. Similarly, interviews, internships, and leadership training events have all moved online.
Despite these changes, employment opportunities have remained strong. Firms need accounting information to make decisions irrespective of macro-level economic conditions. As a result, demand for accounting majors is fairly inelastic (in the press accounting is often referred to as a "recession proof" majorwww.cnbc.com. Initial data suggests our placement rate for this year will be in the mid-90's, consistent with prior years, and salaries remain high (median starting salary of approximately $60,000) relative to most other majors.
What technical skills for an Employment Coordinator stand out to employers?
Mike Polites: Again I believe that this will largely depend on the industry the graduate goes into. But there are some skills that will stand out regardless. In my opinion those might include skills such as knowledge of multiple computer programs; not just Microsoft Office, but website development programs, creative graphic programs, social media management programs, etc. I have a former student who designates on her calendar every Friday morning for 90 minutes she teaches herself a new program, or at least familiarizes herself with it. I love this! What a great dedication to making herself more marketable in the workforce. Other skills that are important include video creation, learning industry-specific software (do a little research on this to prepare for a job interview), project management, data analysis, and strong research skills.
I'd be remissed if I didn't add that technical skills are important to pair with what many call "soft skills" or what I like to refer to as "necessary skills" such as interpersonal communication, communicating well on teams, critical thinking, problem solving/conflict management, and presentation skills.
Thomas Byrnes
Senior Lecturer in Marketing, Marketing Faculty Adviser, American Marketing AssociationNC State University
Department of Business Management
What soft skills should all Employment Coordinators possess?
Thomas Byrnes: Obviously, employers are seeking candidates from certain disciplines such as marketing, finance, supply chain, accounting, etc. But, what distinguishes the candidates is their enthusiasm, passion and strong interest in the company they are interviewing with. There is an expression that I have heard from several recruiters: "we hire for attitude and train for ability". It is vital that candidates have a thorough understanding of the company they are interviewing with, that they come prepared with questions for the recruiter and show a strong interest in working for that company. Obviously, the students have to demonstrate strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills, listen well to the questions they are asked and simple things such as "eye contact". This is important even in virtual interviews!
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Employment Coordinators?
Herbert Sherman Ph.D.: SHRM certification will continue to be the "platinum standard" in the HR profession although other generalized certifications such as Professional in Human Resources (PHR) from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) and of course obtaining a Masters in HR are other options. There are now a plethora of specialized certifications that one may pursue based upon what area of HR one wishes to pursue.
For example, in training and development The Association for Talent Development (ATD) provides the Certified Professional in Learning and Performance and the new Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials while there are other sources of HR and talent acquisitions certifications programs from the Talent Management Institute (TMI), the National Association for Health Care Recruitment (NAHCR) and the National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS) just to name a few. Given the trend in HR toward technological solutions, I strongly recommend obtaining a background in HRIS.
Several organizations provide such training (and certification) including the International Association of Human Resources Information Management (IHRIM).
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Employment Coordinators?
Herbert Sherman Ph.D.: The coronavirus has changed the way in which people work as well as the type of work that people will be performing by accelerating the use of technology to facilitate more employees working in a virtual setting and therein reducing the need for traditional office space or even shared workspace. Graduates with a degree in human resource management will need to not only be comfortable working remotely in a non-office environment but need to truly find a balance between work demands (which are now 24/7) and the ability to lose oneself within the comforts of one's home surroundings. Work-life balance will not only be of the utmost import for employees but for HR professionals as well.
Secondly, HR graduates, even if working in a traditional office setting, will be expected to be well versed in the use of HR analytics and HRIS packages (i.e. UKG Pro, TriNet, BambooHR, UKG Ready, Workday Human Capital Management, Ceridian Dayforce, Oracle Cloud HCM, ADP Workforce Now, Oracle PeopleSoft HCM, Paychex Flex, and Zenefits) which integrate HR functions including job analysis and job design, recruitment and selection of employees, training and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, and employee retention. HR graduates should also be quite comfortable using computer hardware and software that facilitate virtual meetings and conferences - in person job interviews may become the thing of the past and replaced with Zoom, Google Hangouts, Cisco Webex Meetings and even Skype or WhatsApp.
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Employment Coordinators in the next 3-5 years?
Dr. Phil Gardner Ph.D.: Technology - Data Science - the ability to interpret trends of data tracked in livestock production and then to prescribe changes in management. This is also huge in crop production.
Automation - in animal care and food processing to lower demand for human labor because there are shortages.
Will there be an increase or decrease in demand for Employment Coordinators in the next 5 years?
Dr. Phil Gardner Ph.D.: During the quarantine, we had strong demand for both interns and graduates - there were many programs at MSU that had many internships canceled due to covid. Americans now realize the importance of our food industry and supply chain as we all saw shortages in the stores - food production is essential. Areas such as poultry, swine, dairy and meat industry are winning the student recruitment battle because of competitive salaries. The demand for talent in production ag has been strong. We also have a few contract research organizations recruiting for study technicians. I predict that the trend of more animal science jobs than interested students will continue in the future.
Employers are offering jobs if students are doing a great job in their internship. MSU also had two-year programs offered through our Institute of Ag Technology, last fall. We had a first-year student get offered an internship in the fall with Kalmbach in Ohio, halfway through his summer internship, and he was offered a job. Because his courses are now online this semester, he is staying in Ohio, starting his new job, and finishing up his classes online.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Employment Coordinator job market given the pandemic?
Regan Gross: There has been, and will continue to be, a shift in the way we do work. Employers are realizing that they can minimize overhead and leverage technology by adopting remote workforces. There will still be some employers who are resistant to this change and will continue to do things the traditional way. E-commerce jobs, such as those in online retail, will continue to increase, while jobs that require in-person social interaction, such as in the restaurant industry, will continue to evolve into contactless alternatives, reducing the number of positions available for employment. While hospitality and restaurants have been among the hardest hit, for many, still being able to dine-out and stay away from home, is important to their mental health.
Job interviews will continue to be virtual as much as feasible. Job seekers will be well advised to brush up on their on-camera interviewing skills, including dressing appropriately as with in-person job interviews, avoiding any background noise and being cognizant of the appearance of their on-camera surroundings/background. Practice virtual interviews with friends and family if possible.
Dr. Erin Cook
Assistant Professor of Human Services Coordinator for the Human Services ProgramGardner- Webb Univesity
Department of Public Service
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Employment Coordinators in the next 3-5 years?
Dr. Erin Cook: Regarding technology, the ability to work paperless and meet with clients virtually is becoming more and more essential. The ability to use these systems is becoming a critical skill for students to learn.
What general advice would you give to an Employment Coordinator?
Tina Kowalski: Keep ongoing. I find this field to be advantageous and satisfying. You have to enjoy interaction and people.
Denise Barton
Senior Professor of Human ResourcesWake Technical Community College
Human Resources Management
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Employment Coordinators?
Denise Barton: The enduring impact of COVID-19 on graduates will be the appreciation of job opportunities and benefits provided, an expectation of life-work balance and flexible work plans, a focus on employee equity and inclusion, and personalized career support, like mentoring and sponsorship.