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Job outlook for insurance coordinators in the United States
Insurance coordinator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected insurance coordinator job growth rate is -3% from 2018-2028.
About -38,500 new jobs for insurance coordinators are projected over the next decade.
Insurance coordinator salaries have increased 9% for insurance coordinators in the last 5 years.
There are over 140,405 insurance coordinators currently employed in the United States.
There are 108,509 active insurance coordinator job openings in the US.
The average insurance coordinator salary is $32,788.
Are insurance coordinator jobs in demand?
Insurance coordinator job and salary trends over time
Insurance coordinator jobs over time
Insurance coordinator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 140,405 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 150,474 | 0.04% |
| 2019 | 158,889 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 165,081 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 165,771 | 0.05% |
Average insurance coordinator salary over time
Insurance coordinator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $32,788 | $15.76 | +3.2% |
| 2025 | $31,775 | $15.28 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $30,925 | $14.87 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $30,246 | $14.54 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | $29,966 | $14.41 | +2.4% |
Insurance coordinator jobs by state
Most common states for insurance coordinators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 506 | 38% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 234 | 31% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 269 | 28% |
| 4 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 232 | 27% |
| 5 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 437 | 25% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 159 | 21% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,392 | 20% |
| 8 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 415 | 20% |
| 9 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 359 | 20% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 125 | 20% |
| 11 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 902 | 19% |
| 12 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 254 | 19% |
| 13 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 657 | 17% |
| 14 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,193 | 16% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 896 | 16% |
| 16 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 501 | 16% |
| 17 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 171 | 16% |
| 18 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 104 | 15% |
| 19 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 794 | 14% |
| 20 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 575 | 14% |
Most common cities for insurance coordinators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Plainfield | 2 | 8% | $30,624 |
| 2 | Englewood | 1 | 4% | $30,804 |
| 3 | Hamden | 1 | 2% | $39,611 |
| 4 | Hattiesburg | 1 | 2% | $26,549 |
| 5 | Worcester | 2 | 1% | $38,108 |
| 6 | Bolingbrook | 1 | 1% | $32,624 |
| 7 | Coral Springs | 1 | 1% | $30,150 |
| 8 | Franklin | 1 | 1% | $27,390 |
| 9 | New York | 4 | 0% | $37,206 |
| 10 | Detroit | 3 | 0% | $31,203 |
| 11 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $30,932 |
| 12 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $32,831 |
| 13 | Bakersfield | 1 | 0% | $39,575 |
| 14 | Birmingham | 1 | 0% | $30,418 |
| 15 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $38,162 |
| 16 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $32,733 |
| 17 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $37,007 |
Insurance Coordinator job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of insurance coordinator experts
St. Cloud State University
Manhattan College
Li Zhang Ph.D.
ProfessorSt. Cloud State University
Department of Finance, Insurance and Real Estate
What skills stand out on Insurance Coordinator resumes?
Li Zhang Ph.D.: There aren't many universities/colleges that offer a degree in insurance. Having some insurance education, such as a degree, or a certificate, or just taking a few insurance classes, will be sure to make applicants stand out. For those with no insurance background, demonstrating strong transferable skills from previously studied areas to the insurance industry (such as communication skills, analytical skills), strong commitment, ethical and professional attitude will make the applicants very competitive.
What soft skills should all Insurance Coordinators possess?
Li Zhang Ph.D.: I'd say communication skills. Many positions in insurance need to interact with others. The ability to listen carefully and responding effectively, conveying thoughts/ideas fluently is very important. Also, communicating throng writing is also important (it could range from simply completing the paperwork accurately to preparing annual reports for supervisors)
What hard/technical skills are most important for Insurance Coordinators?
Li Zhang Ph.D.: It would be analytical skills and numerical skills, no matter if it's in underwriting, claims, actuarial, investment, sales, or other positions. For example, a successful salesperson should be able to efficiently analyze the client's information, assess the client's need, recommend the appropriate products, and convey product advantages and disadvantages clearly. Also, competent employees should be comfortable with working with numbers/graphs to communicate with clients or coworkers.
What skills will help Insurance Coordinators earn the most?
Li Zhang Ph.D.: This will depend on the position. For example, for sales and marketing, it should be the ability to build and maintain good and professional client relationships. For actuaries, it should be analytical and numerical skills. Being a good team player and, at the same time, being able to work independently and take on a leadership role will definitely help the employee get promoted.
Other important skills include good time management and organization skills, proficiency in basic computer skills, willingness to learn, such as attending industry-related seminars, training, etc.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Insurance Coordinator job market given the pandemic?
Robert Geraci Ph.D.: Two critical things happened in 2020 that will bring changes to the job market: the COVID-19 pandemic and the social justice movements, particularly the Black Lives Matter movement. In the aftermath of COVID-19, I expect we'll see considerable demand for health service professionals as people look to cope with difficulties imposed by isolation. In addition, we'll see shifts in how and where people work--many will be able to remain at home and this will create a shifting landscape of job descriptions and opportunities. Many employees will want to go back to the social experience of working together, but others will prefer the flexibility of working from home.
The impact of Black Lives Matter and other social justice movements will create more interest in the development of products (especially, but not exclusively, in entertainment) that are available to and interesting for a wider swath of society. There will also be growth in business consulting efforts to improve corporate culture. Religious Studies graduates will be particularly well-positioned for such jobs, based on the cross-cultural perspectives gleaned from study in the field.