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Job outlook for health service coordinators in the United States
Are health service coordinator jobs in demand?
Health service coordinator job and salary trends over time
Health service coordinator jobs over time
Health service coordinator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 296 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 297 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 300 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 291 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 285 | 0.00% |
Average health service coordinator salary over time
Health service coordinator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,148 | $23.63 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | $47,918 | $23.04 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | $46,127 | $22.18 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $45,266 | $21.76 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | $43,476 | $20.90 | +3.2% |
Health service coordinator jobs by state
Most common states for health service coordinators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 275 | 40% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 247 | 33% |
| 3 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 888 | 30% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 2,003 | 29% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 280 | 29% |
| 6 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,535 | 28% |
| 7 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 849 | 28% |
| 8 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 447 | 26% |
| 9 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 227 | 26% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 164 | 26% |
| 11 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 894 | 23% |
| 12 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 1,060 | 22% |
| 13 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,407 | 21% |
| 14 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,178 | 20% |
| 15 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,992 | 19% |
| 16 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,588 | 19% |
| 17 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,158 | 19% |
| 18 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 600 | 19% |
| 19 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 254 | 19% |
| 20 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 386 | 18% |
Most common cities for health service coordinators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dover | 1 | 3% | $48,885 |
| 2 | Sarasota | 1 | 2% | $44,297 |
| 3 | Cape Coral | 1 | 1% | $44,174 |
| 4 | Rochester | 1 | 1% | $38,934 |
| 5 | Shreveport | 1 | 1% | $41,326 |
| 6 | Troy | 1 | 1% | $39,602 |
| 7 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $63,418 |
| 8 | Albuquerque | 1 | 0% | $58,574 |
| 9 | Charlotte | 1 | 0% | $40,829 |
| 10 | Oakland | 1 | 0% | $65,353 |
Health Service Coordinator job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of health service coordinator experts
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Angelo State University
Wake Forest University
Springfield College
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Idaho State University
Elon University
Benedictine University
Austin Community College
Missouri State University
Clemson University
University of Nebraska at Omaha
University of Bridgeport
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Texas at San Antonio
Auburn University
The Pennsylvania State University
Utica College
Idaho State University
Van Whaley DC, EdD
Assistant Professor-in-ResidenceUniversity of Nevada - Las Vegas
Nutrition Sciences
What general advice would you give to a Health Service Coordinator?
Van Whaley DC, EdD: Specificity in training or certifications definitely can increase someone's salary potential. Also, there is a wide variety of jobs (and pay rates) within most fields. Someone in private practice may make two times more than someone with the same credentials working at a non-profit. However, those two would have very different experiences and demands in their work demands.
What will help Health Service Coordinators increase their earning potential?
Van Whaley DC, EdD: Integration, cooperation, and critical thinking. Today's top healthcare includes virtual doctor visits, multiple places doing tests, and a centralized location that organizes this data to best help the patient. The days of a lone practitioner treating a community are replaced by a team of healthcare providers taking care of an individual.
What Health Service Coordinator skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Van Whaley DC, EdD: Anatomy & Physiology (A&P) is a vital part of so many healthcare and human-performance fields. Understanding how our bodies work creates better therapists, nurses, doctors, experts, trainers, and more understanding people. We all have friends and family members who face health issues - diabetes, high BP, high cholesterol, autoimmune conditions, hormone/chemical imbalances, arthritis, etc. Learning A&P helps us to help others, including being a health advocate for loved ones.
Dr. Shari DeVeney Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Graduate Program Chair, Department of Special Education & Communication DisordersOmaha
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
What will help Health Service Coordinators increase their earning potential?
Dr. Shari DeVeney Ph.D., CCC-SLP: For new graduates entering the workforce in health and wellness fields, there are a number of important aspects to be mindful of that could help you find success in your new career. Namely, I would encourage you to commit yourself to continued education. Create good habits early for staying current on the latest research and evidence-based practices in your field by seeking out professional development opportunities (e.g., attending conferences and seminars, participating in organizational workshops, etc.), particularly in content areas relevant to your new position. Further, networking and professional relationship building is key. Making connections to others in your field can provide you with valuable insights, mentorship, and even career advancement opportunities. Finally, be sure to take some time for yourself. Starting a new career is challenging and can feel all-consuming at times. Be sure to make time for activities that allow you to feel recharged. This will help you prevent burnout and maintain your own physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing as you embark on your new professional adventure.
Jeremy St. John
Associate Professor of Management Information Systems and Department Chair of Accounting, Economics, and FinanceAngelo State University
Accounting And Related Services
What Health Service Coordinator skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Jeremy St. John: I think reliability has become one of the most sought-after skills. Showing up on time and having a good work ethic are highly sought after skills. More and more I am hearing from my students that the employers want them to be able to use AI at work. Students able to work with AI are telling me things like "my boss says I am the most productive employee, and it is because I use AI to help me do the work." If the ability to work with AI can make you the most productive employee in the eyes of your employer, that is an important skill to have. Technical skills should continue to be in demand. People-skills, critical thinking, and systems thinking are already in demand and I think they will grow in importance simply because they complement AI.
Ted Eaves
Associate teaching professorWake Forest University
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/Fitness
What general advice would you give to a Health Service Coordinator?
Ted Eaves: For general advice for graduates with a degree in Kinesiology, I would suggest finding an area that you are passionate about. There are a lot of different directions that graduates can take after school such as health care, research, clinical applications, behavioral medicine, pharmaceutical/device sales, and insurance or other business related programs.
What Health Service Coordinator skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Ted Eaves: I think as far as skills are concerned, all graduates need to have the basic knowledge and ability to use that knowledge to help their patients/clients; however, the interpersonal skills are the ones that will be the most important moving forward. Caring/compassionate care is essential, empathy and listening skills help you relate to your patients/clients, and cultural competency is a big emphasis now. Communication and collaboration among constituent groups is also really important if going into health care. Taking care of patients requires an entire team of professionals and being able to interact with these different groups is going to be crucial to offering the best care possible.
Megan Harvey Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Health ScienceSpringfield College
School of Health Sciences
What skills stand out on Health Service Coordinator resumes?
Megan Harvey Ph.D.: More than ever, employers want to hear that students are able to work collaboratively on a team to produce a high quality product. We are giving our students as many opportunities to work across disciplines as possible. This has been true for awhile, but we also hear that employers value students who graduate with the ability to problem solve in a productive way - meaning, problem solve a solution when it's appropriate but being able to recognize which situations require asking for help sooner.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Health Service Coordinators to find work opportunities?
Megan Harvey Ph.D.: I assume you mean geographically - rural areas are in desperate need of health care professionals of every kind. It can be difficult to recruit new graduates to rural areas but those who do find themselves working with this population often find it very rewarding. As a bonus, some of these areas are tied to some generous loan forgiveness programs!
Corey Hannah
Program Director, Master of Science in Athletic TrainingUniversity of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Department of Kinesiology
What skills stand out on Health Service Coordinator resumes?
Corey Hannah: Things that stand out to me include didactic and clinical experience, team-based approaches to teaching, collaborative models of pedagogy, innovative practices in the classroom and beyond, and an interprofessional approach to both teaching and learning.
What soft skills should all Health Service Coordinators possess?
Corey Hannah: Empathy, sensitivity, and confidentiality in a medical environment, confidence, and trust to ensure credibility.
What skills will help Health Service Coordinators earn the most?
Corey Hannah: Variety and diversity of experiences, international experience is a huge plus, multiple certifications and licensures (CSCS, AT, PT, PA, Graston, Dry needling, cupping, to name a few)
Daniel Kim Ph.D.
Portneuf Medical Center Endowed MHA Program Director, Assistant Professor of Health Care AdministrationIdaho State University
Health Care Administration Program
What soft skills should all Health Service Coordinators possess?
Daniel Kim Ph.D.: Be nice and always be honest! Healthcare is a calling. You get to interact with diverse groups of people, and being nice and having a smile on your face can make someone else's day.
What soft skills should all Health Service Coordinators possess?
Monica Burney: Skilled Human Services professionals demonstrate strong self-awareness and are quick to reflect on how their interactions affect others. They also establish rapport well, ask open-ended questions, and frame conversations with verbal and non-verbal techniques that make people feel comfortable in communication. They are often great collaborators who assess and navigate team dynamics well.
What skills will help Health Service Coordinators earn the most?
Monica Burney: Professionals who have additional certifications, including any technology, language, or clinical training certifications, can sometimes negotiate higher salaries depending on if the agency they are applying to have a unique need for those services. Also, professionals with proven fundraising and/or grant writing experience may have opportunities in non-traditional roles or settings that offer higher salaries.
Bonnie Beezhold Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorBenedictine University
Nutrition Department
What skills stand out on Health Service Coordinator resumes?
Bonnie Beezhold Ph.D.: Like other fields, possessing excellent writing and oral skills in health and wellness is critical to effectively convey health information to audiences. Those skills appear to be waning even among graduate students. Recognizing low competency and getting remedial help with language mechanics should be a top priority.
Also, taking the time and effort to get to know your audience profile before engaging with them ensures that you are writing and speaking at their level of understanding and readiness to hear you. Tailoring information to audiences when planning to deliver health education or health promotion is a critical necessity - we cannot assume that everyone who would benefit from hearing the health or wellness information we want to provide can understand it or are even interested.
Perhaps more critical today is recognizing and combating the formidable power of health misinformation to sabotage the health and well-being of the public and, conversely, provide credible, evidence-based information. Clearly, if the vast majority of our population had consistently accessed factual news and information based on sound scientific principles about the nature and spread of the virus and the necessity of public health guidelines, no matter how imperfectly guidelines evolved, we would likely be living in a scenario of recovery from the pandemic rather than continuing to watch case numbers and deaths rise across the country with a more contagious variant.
As increasingly reported, misinformation spreads much more quickly than factual information. A study conducted by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and published in the prestigious Science journal compared the diffusion of verified true and false news articles that appeared on Twitter from 2006 through 2017 (Vosoughi, Roy, Aral, 2018). They found that false articles diffused significantly 'farther, faster, deeper, and more broadly than factual articles in all information categories. The reason? Researchers concluded that false information was more novel and engaged more emotional reactions like fear, disgust, and surprise than factual information. Thus it was more likely shared with friends and family. Unfortunately, those who disseminate misinformation for whatever reason are increasing, and there are currently no regulations that require news and information to be fact-checked and truthful. Health and wellness experts then have a responsibility to recommend therapies with evidence of efficacy and safety, disseminate accurate information from responsible government, education, and health organizational sites, and provide guidelines to help the public discern what health resources provide accurate information.
The consequences of not tackling health misinformation can obviously have grim consequences. We have all watched as misinformation on vaccination has negatively impacted the country's response to the pandemic. It is a fact that vaccination is one of the great modern triumphs against serious widespread infectious disease, along with antibiotics and proper hygiene. But misinformation and disinformation in social media as well as in certain national media websites and broadcasts has cast doubt on vaccine efficacy and safety and has politicized public health guidelines, leading to a substantial proportion of the population refusing vaccination rather than viewing it as a most fortunate solution and moving towards herd immunity. Even before the pandemic, misinformation about vaccines, in general, had been rising, and infectious diseases formerly conquered, like measles, began to reappear and put children at risk.
Another important skill I would mention that health and wellness graduates should cultivate is an ability to forge caring relationships with individuals or groups based on trust and ethics to inspire confidence in their expertise. It is important to realize that one's ability to reach and persuade people they want to help is largely dependent on whether those people respect and trust them. Health and wellness experts should be involved in their community and demonstrate empathy and concern beyond merely providing credible health and wellness information from reputable resources.
Michelle Kelley Shuler Ph.D.
Department Chair: Human ServicesAustin Community College
Human Services Department
What hard/technical skills are most important for Health Service Coordinators?
Michelle Kelley Shuler Ph.D.: a. Must have strong basic computer skills and knowledge of software such as excel spreadsheets, google docs, etc. Most, if not all, agencies use electronic health records and treatment planning, so it is necessary to be competent in this area.
b. A degree and additional certifications will assist you in seeking employment. It will also increase your level of competency and diversify the communities you serve. For example, at Austin Community College, we offer our students a chance to complete a certification in Mental Health First Aid Training. This increases their marketability and skill level.
What's a good job out of college for Health Service Coordinators?
Dr. Abby Templer Rodrigues Ph.D.: A good job out of college is one that allows you to continue to grow your skills and abilities and deepen your character. Your degree and existing skills get you in the door, and continual acquisition of skills is required to maintain employment and to advance.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Health Service Coordinators?
Xia Jing: I think so. The COVID-19 pandemic is a historic event, on the tragic side, though. I think everyone who experiences the pandemic will have some levels of long-lasting impacts in their professional or personal lives. For example, their views about public health, one's individual privacy versus public health needs regarding health information sharing, how to have a balanced eco-system between humans and the natural environment and other lives on the earth, self-discipline, be responsible to oneself and to the ones we contact, intentionally or unintentionally. If some of the recognitions/understandings are at the philosophical level, then the impacts may last much longer in one's professional and personal lives.
Dr. Dustin Russel Slivka
Associate ProfessorUniversity of Nebraska at Omaha
School of Health and Kinesiology
What technical skills for a Health Service Coordinator stand out to employers?
Dr. Dustin Russel Slivka: For most jobs you need to at least check all the boxes of the technical skills. In today's market that may still not be enough to get that job. You need to find a way to set yourself apart. You need to seek out additional opportunities during your training. You need to be involved in the field and in your community. You need to be yourself and explore your own interests that make you an individual and not just another application that checks the boxes. I think UNO does a great job at helping students discover themselves, find unique opportunities, and become more than just checked boxes of technical skills.
Steve Jackowicz Ph.D.
Chair of the Doctoral Program in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Assistant Clinical ProfessorUniversity of Bridgeport
Acupuncture Institute
What soft skills should all Health Service Coordinators possess?
Steve Jackowicz Ph.D.: The TCM provider needs a good bedside manner. In the US, TCM is mostly outpatient services. As such, the TCM Doctor must develop a long term relationship with the patient, and be able to diagnose and treat the conditions that present. The doctor needs the soft skills of patient management which allows the development of trust and maintenance of the dignity and ethical considerations of healthcare.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Health Service Coordinator job market given the pandemic?
Frank Borgers Ph.D.: While the pandemic has created short-term financial distress and driven some degree of organizational reorganization, the longer-term impact may be to increase the focus on the nation's need to create a far more robust public health infrastructure, that in many ways, begins with, and sits top primary care. The 2020 elections should accelerate this focus as the new administration and congress seek to secure and expand the provisions of the Affordable Care Act.
But, healthcare is of course a huge, vibrant sector, and the underlying drivers of sector growth (in particular the large baby boomer population that will continue to drive acute, outpatient, and nursing home demand) remain, and thus the job market outlook across healthcare jobs remains incredibly robust.
When it comes to health care administration , the future looks very bright. The most recent US News and World Report's, ranks "Medical and Health Services Manager" as #4 amongst its "100 Best Jobs" across all economic sectors, and #1 amongst "Best Business Jobs"!
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics we can anticipate over 30% employment growth for medical and health services managers over the next decade and the creation of an estimated 133,200 new jobs.
In short, despite the pandemic, the job market for health care administration looks incredibly promising.
What Health Service Coordinator skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Frank Borgers Ph.D.: From where I sit (within a Masters level program), the most popular "gap year" route has been via administrative fellowships. These 1-2 year programs are an incredible avenue to receive senior leadership mentorship, participate in a wide range of organizational functions and activities, and are the gateway to an accelerated leadership pathway. Our program has had great success in placing students in these highly competitive positions, our alumni reports on these opportunities are extremely positive, and their post-graduation careers exemplify a fast-track leadership pathway.
Sara Oswalt Ph.D.
Department Chair and ProfessorUniversity of Texas at San Antonio
Department of Public Health
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Health Service Coordinator job market given the pandemic?
Sara Oswalt Ph.D.: I envision that graduates from public health programs will have increased opportunities in the coming years. The pandemic has focused attention on prevention of health issues and implementation of public health strategies. Those within the field who have experience in individual health behavior change, contact tracing, and policy development and implementation will be strong candidates for jobs. Of course, infectious disease expertise will be valued but individuals understanding how to address chronic health conditions will also be needed.
What Health Service Coordinator skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Sara Oswalt Ph.D.: Communication - both oral and written - and contact tracing. In the virtual world, how we communicate in email and online platforms has been increasingly important. As we return to more in-person interactions, these skills -- communicating professional and clearly -- remain important to distinguish yourself from others. If it is possible to get a part-time job as contact tracer, do it. While contact tracing has gained attention because of the pandemic, it's a standard practice in public health related to other infectious diseases and STIs (think back to HIV/AIDS in 1990s). Talking with people about their health and their behaviors is a skill that many graduates don't have "real world" experience in; getting that experience can distinguish your application.
Adam Greer
Career Services SpecialistAuburn University
Department of Human Development and Family Science
What skills stand out on Health Service Coordinator resumes?
Adam Greer: Clearly, the distance/online working skills will stand out with our HDFS majors. Our students have a strong foundation in learning to work with people, and now they have a new way to work with people and remove barriers that might have previously prevented an in-person meeting.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Health Service Coordinator job market given the pandemic?
Richard Shurgalla: I think the biggest trend in the job market I'm currently seeing because of the pandemic is uncertainty. That's especially the case in acute care settings because many have non-essential hiring freezes until their operations return to some sense of normalcy. That does not suggest there are no opportunities though, because we still have health IT, consulting, insurers, long-term care positions, and some rural hospitals that are still recruiting young graduates.
What skills stand out on Health Service Coordinator resumes?
Richard Shurgalla: The most important thing I push students to do on their resumes is to quantify the employment and academic experiences they do have. While many UG students don't have any real tangible healthcare experience yet, many of them have held various summer and part-time jobs where they can demonstrate time management, employment responsibilities, etc. We also strongly encourage our students to attain a meaningful internship to provide them with a bridge between their academic preparation and an applied setting. I also encourage them to highlight the skills they possess with respect to the use of technology, software training, student club leadership, fundraising, etc.
Many of our students are very involved in THON, which is the largest student-run philanthropic program in the country, raising more than $10 million dollars for pediatric cancer at the Children's Hospital of Penn State Hershey Medical Center every year. Lastly, I encourage them to become involved in a professional association such as the American College of Healthcare Executives, Medical Group Management Association, Society for Human Resources Management, or whatever association best fits their career goals. That is clearly an indication for future employers of a student's passion and interest in their field of interest, as well as incredible networking opportunities. While none of those things will erase the experience many employers seek, it at least closes the gap a bit in many cases.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Health Service Coordinator job market given the pandemic?
Dr. Patrice Hallock Ph.D.: The pandemic is creating high demand for many professional programs. Nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, social work, and education are likely to have high demand. Nursing, PT, and OT will see higher demand because of the strain on our healthcare system and the attention that people are giving to these important health professionals. Social work and education will see high demand as our system of social services is being taxed by the impact of COVID-19 and we are completely re-thinking educational practice.
What Health Service Coordinator skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Patrice Hallock Ph.D.: Volunteer! Work in any setting that will allow one to learn communication and collaborative skills. The participation in any system that is focused on caring for others, whether it is healthcare, social services, or education, will help graduates to better understand the varied settings in which they can apply their academic skills. Graduates must be open to the vast range of settings in which they can apply their skills, and volunteering helps people to learn about opportunities they didn't even know existed (or that they would like!).
What general advice would you give to a Health Service Coordinator?
Dr. Patrice Hallock Ph.D.: Remain open to possibilities. Try jobs or roles that you may not know a lot about. Volunteer. Stay engaged in your community. Network. Many times a job opportunity presents itself because you are in the right place at the right time and have already demonstrated an ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively.
Cat Radford
Vice PresidentIdaho State University
Student Organizations and Resources
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Health Service Coordinators?
Cat Radford: In short, yes. Graduates will not be able to graduate or celebrate in the usual manner by walking or celebrating with family. Graduation in 2020 was and will in 2021 most likely be online, which takes away from the overall celebration of accomplishing enduring four years of college to graduate. In my opinion, for Healthcare Professionals such as Nursing, there will be an increase in openings and possibilities for new graduates to excel up the ladder to management positions due to the increase in units such as COVID units. There was a shortage for nurses prior to the pandemic and therefore since the pandemic there is an even higher demand for nurses and other healthcare professionals.
What type of skills will young Health Service Coordinators need?
Cat Radford: Young graduates will need to have a personal standing on the pandemic as well as be able to provide unbiased care. Graduates will need a strong understanding of what is going on nationwide to ensure that they can provide accurate answers to patients and families. New graduates will need to be advanced in research and evidence-based practice. Specific to nursing, they will need to understand the signs and symptoms inline with the pandemic which would include auscultation of the lungs and knowing a productive cough over a non-productive cough.
What experience really stands out on Health Service Coordinator resumes?
Cat Radford: During a pandemic it is important as healthcare providers to be active and involved in the community. Volunteer hours of COVID screening and testing would stand out because it is relevant to current issues. Consistency in job history is always very important with resumes. Leadership roles in clubs would stand out. Having accredited references or contacts helps to provide a professional network. Create a resume that can almost fully depict who you are and what you have accomplished to therefore be able to provide benefits to the hiring party.