Explore jobs
Find specific jobs
Explore careers
Explore professions
Best companies
Explore companies
Best states for a mental health coordinator
Quoted expert
Ali Cunningham Abbott Ph.D.
- Rank 1 - 10
- 11 - 20
- 21 - 30
- 31 - 40
- 41 - 51
Mental health coordinator opportunities vary in different parts of the country. In order to help you determine the best states for mental health coordinators, we ranked all fifty states from best to worst for mental health coordinators.Pay, benefits, and opportunities vary greatly by state, and it's no different for mental health coordinators. We found that Washington is the best state in the nation for mental health coordinators, and people in Monterey earn the most in the field.
We figured that the best places for mental health coordinator jobs has three things everyone would agree on. There would be high annual wages, good career prospects (no matter what phase of the career you are in), and a lot of job opportunities.We found that the South is best for mental health coordinators, and the West is the worst. Stockton, CA is the best city in the country for mental health coordinator jobs, where as Washington is the best state in the country.
10 best states for mental health coordinators in 2025
1. Washington
Total mental health coordinator jobs: 1,855 Average annual salary: $67,231 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $106,000 Location Quotient: 1.42
2. California
Total mental health coordinator jobs: 6,052 Average annual salary: $76,259 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $128,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
3. Hawaii
Total mental health coordinator jobs: 181 Average annual salary: $72,816 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $106,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
4. New Hampshire
Total mental health coordinator jobs: 294 Average annual salary: $68,157 Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $122,000 Location Quotient: 0.94
5. North Dakota
Total mental health coordinator jobs: 246 Average annual salary: $54,841 Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Location Quotient: 1.48
6. Nevada
Total mental health coordinator jobs: 322 Average annual salary: $62,937 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $103,000 Location Quotient: 0.86
7. Idaho
Total mental health coordinator jobs: 506 Average annual salary: $53,903 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Location Quotient: 1.72
8. Wyoming
Total mental health coordinator jobs: 190 Average annual salary: $52,539 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Location Quotient: 1.77
9. Rhode Island
Total mental health coordinator jobs: 359 Average annual salary: $54,419 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $96,000 Location Quotient: 1.65
10. New Mexico
Total mental health coordinator jobs: 463 Average annual salary: $54,375 Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Location Quotient: 1.32
Mental health coordinator jobsNear Columbus, OH
How Zippia determines the best states to be a mental health coordinator
You can read about how the best state rankings are calculated here.
Detailed list of the best states for a mental health coordinator
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $67,231 | $42,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,855 |
| 2 | California | $76,259 | $45,000 | 39,536,653 | 6,052 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $72,816 | $49,000 | 1,427,538 | 181 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $68,157 | $37,000 | 1,342,795 | 294 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $54,841 | $37,000 | 755,393 | 246 |
| 6 | Nevada | $62,937 | $38,000 | 2,998,039 | 322 |
| 7 | Idaho | $53,903 | $34,000 | 1,716,943 | 506 |
| 8 | Wyoming | $52,539 | $34,000 | 579,315 | 190 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $54,419 | $30,000 | 1,059,639 | 359 |
| 10 | New Mexico | $54,375 | $33,000 | 2,088,070 | 463 |
| 11 | New York | $63,989 | $37,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,629 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $53,999 | $35,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,120 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $56,356 | $37,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,267 |
| 14 | Colorado | $56,762 | $36,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,131 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $62,640 | $36,000 | 9,005,644 | 874 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $60,897 | $34,000 | 3,588,184 | 431 |
| 17 | Maine | $50,428 | $27,000 | 1,335,907 | 526 |
| 18 | Kansas | $50,605 | $32,000 | 2,913,123 | 798 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $53,331 | $33,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,725 |
| 20 | Ohio | $52,162 | $32,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,810 |
| 21 | Delaware | $51,537 | $30,000 | 961,939 | 340 |
| 22 | Virginia | $57,017 | $34,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,498 |
| 23 | Michigan | $53,937 | $34,000 | 9,962,311 | 811 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $47,980 | $30,000 | 3,930,864 | 888 |
| 25 | District of Columbia | $60,353 | $36,000 | 693,972 | 242 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $48,601 | $32,000 | 869,666 | 227 |
| 27 | Alaska | $52,503 | $40,000 | 739,795 | 173 |
| 28 | Iowa | $50,238 | $32,000 | 3,145,711 | 655 |
| 29 | Massachusetts | $47,538 | $26,000 | 6,859,819 | 3,025 |
| 30 | Kentucky | $47,757 | $30,000 | 4,454,189 | 687 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $46,738 | $29,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,163 |
| 32 | Indiana | $46,257 | $29,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,402 |
| 33 | Vermont | $44,343 | $24,000 | 623,657 | 286 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $44,899 | $28,000 | 1,815,857 | 331 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $47,714 | $29,000 | 2,984,100 | 373 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $47,145 | $29,000 | 4,684,333 | 608 |
| 37 | Maryland | $49,678 | $29,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,210 |
| 38 | Florida | $49,930 | $30,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,009 |
| 39 | Alabama | $43,564 | $27,000 | 4,874,747 | 1,150 |
| 40 | Utah | $48,316 | $30,000 | 3,101,833 | 460 |
| 41 | Oregon | $49,769 | $30,000 | 4,142,776 | 489 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $43,300 | $26,000 | 5,024,369 | 883 |
| 43 | Arizona | $39,645 | $24,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,331 |
| 44 | Texas | $43,514 | $26,000 | 28,304,596 | 3,007 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $33,641 | $21,000 | 3,004,279 | 631 |
| 46 | Pennsylvania | $42,313 | $25,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,603 |
| 47 | Illinois | $45,493 | $29,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,246 |
| 48 | Missouri | $37,567 | $24,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,022 |
| 49 | Georgia | $42,250 | $26,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,117 |
| 50 | Montana | $41,125 | $27,000 | 1,050,493 | 123 |
| 51 | Nebraska | $37,918 | $24,000 | 1,920,076 | 349 |
Highest paying states for mental health coordinators
| Rank | State | Avg. Mental Health Coordinator Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $67,231 |
| 2 | California | $76,259 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $72,816 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $68,157 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $54,841 |
| 6 | Nevada | $62,937 |
| 7 | Idaho | $53,903 |
| 8 | Wyoming | $52,539 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $54,419 |
| 10 | New Mexico | $54,375 |
| 11 | New York | $63,989 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $53,999 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $56,356 |
| 14 | Colorado | $56,762 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $62,640 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $60,897 |
| 17 | Maine | $50,428 |
| 18 | Kansas | $50,605 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $53,331 |
| 20 | Ohio | $52,162 |
| 21 | Delaware | $51,537 |
| 22 | Virginia | $57,017 |
| 23 | Michigan | $53,937 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $47,980 |
| 25 | District of Columbia | $60,353 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $48,601 |
| 27 | Alaska | $52,503 |
| 28 | Iowa | $50,238 |
| 29 | Massachusetts | $47,538 |
| 30 | Kentucky | $47,757 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $46,738 |
| 32 | Indiana | $46,257 |
| 33 | Vermont | $44,343 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $44,899 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $47,714 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $47,145 |
| 37 | Maryland | $49,678 |
| 38 | Florida | $49,930 |
| 39 | Alabama | $43,564 |
| 40 | Utah | $48,316 |
| 41 | Oregon | $49,769 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $43,300 |
| 43 | Arizona | $39,645 |
| 44 | Texas | $43,514 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $33,641 |
| 46 | Pennsylvania | $42,313 |
| 47 | Illinois | $45,493 |
| 48 | Missouri | $37,567 |
| 49 | Georgia | $42,250 |
| 50 | Montana | $41,125 |
| 51 | Nebraska | $37,918 |
Expert opinions on the best states for mental health coordinators
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for mental health coordinators to find work opportunities?
Ali Cunningham Abbott Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Lynn University
The expected growth for mental health professionals (of all kinds) is promising in the United States. As national certifications and licensing rules continue to expand, with more legislative support and movement, one of the hopes of this profession is that counseling will no longer be location bound. Therefore, no matter where you are in the country, there will likely be good work opportunities upon graduation. Historically, of course, those living in more metropolitan or urban areas have more opportunities for employment in this field.
But many people who choose or must work in rural areas can be offered positions that sometimes involve stipends or higher salaries to help recruit and retain people in areas where counseling resources are less available. Another consideration, outside of population density, for future counselors to consider, is which state(s) they plan to seek licensure in. Some states have stronger licensing laws that make them better to practice in over others, including legislation that protects professional rights and client access to services.
Our program encourages counselors to do in-depth research on the places they intend to seek licensure to ensure a smooth transition to prosperous work opportunities in the field.
Mental health coordinator best states FAQs
Have more questions? See all answers to common community and social services questions.
Search for mental health coordinator jobs
Updated January 8, 2025