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Mental health coordinator demographics and statistics in the US

Mental health coordinator demographics research summary. Zippia estimates mental health coordinator demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our mental health coordinator estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about mental health coordinators after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 5,371 mental health coordinators currently employed in the United States.
  • 78.6% of all mental health coordinators are women, while 21.4% are men.
  • The average mental health coordinator age is 44 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of mental health coordinators is White (74.2%), followed by Black or African American (7.9%), Hispanic or Latino (7.9%) and Unknown (6.2%).
  • Mental health coordinators are most in-demand in Eloy, AZ.
  • Stockton, CA pays an annual average wage of $77,858, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women mental health coordinators earned 103% of what men earned.
  • Washington is the best state for mental health coordinators to live.
  • Mental health coordinators are 49% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to government companies.
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Mental health coordinator gender statistics

78.6% of mental health coordinators are women and 21.4% of mental health coordinators are men.
  • Female, 78.6%
  • Male, 21.4%

Mental health coordinator gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female78.6%
Male21.4%

Mental health coordinator gender pay gap

Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$50,046
female-income
Female income
$51,464

Mental health coordinator related jobs gender ratio

We compared mental health coordinators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Breastfeeding Educator2%98%
Certified Lactation Counselor3%97%
Lactation Specialist5%95%
Mental Health Coordinator21%79%
Donation Worker70%30%
Rehabilitation Engineer70%30%
Public Health Worker81%19%

Mental health coordinator demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among mental health coordinators is White, which makes up 74.2% of all mental health coordinators. Comparatively, 7.9% of mental health coordinators are Black or African American and 7.9% of mental health coordinators are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 74.2%
  • Black or African American, 7.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
  • Unknown, 6.2%
  • Asian, 3.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%

Mental health coordinator race

Mental health coordinator racePercentages
White74.2%
Black or African American7.9%
Hispanic or Latino7.9%
Unknown6.2%
Asian3.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.7%

Mental health coordinator wage gap by race

According to our data, black or african american mental health coordinators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White mental health coordinators have the lowest average salary at $45,747.
$54,000
$52,000
$50,000
$48,000
$46,000
$44,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$48,734
White$45,747
Black or African American$53,201
Asian$50,873
Hispanic or Latino$52,030

Average mental health coordinator age

See how the average age of mental health coordinators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Mental health coordinator age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown40
White41.543
Black or African American51
Hispanic or Latino40.5

Mental health coordinator age breakdown

The average age of mental health coordinators is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the mental health coordinator population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Mental health coordinator age breakdown

Mental Health Coordinator YearsPercentages
40+ years61%
30-40 years29%
20-30 years10%

Mental health coordinator educational attainment

The most common degree for mental health coordinators is bachelor's degree, with 55% of mental health coordinators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 32% and master's degree degree at 6%.
  • Bachelor's, 55%
  • Master's, 32%
  • Associate, 6%
  • Doctorate, 3%
  • Other Degrees, 4%

Mental health coordinators by degree level

Mental health coordinator degreePercentages
Bachelor's55%
Master's32%
Associate6%
Doctorate3%
Other Degrees4%

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Mental health coordinator wage gap by degree level

$61,000
$58,000
$55,000
$52,000
$49,000
$46,000
$43,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$58,901
Bachelor's Degree$45,657

Mental health coordinator employment statistics

Most mental health coordinators work for a private in the health care industry.

Company size where mental health coordinators work

Below, you can see the size of companies where mental health coordinators work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Mental health coordinator jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees8%
50 - 100 employees19%
100 - 500 employees34%
500 - 1,000 employees12%
1,000 - 10,000 employees22%
> 10,000 employees6%

Mental health coordinator jobs by company type

Employees with the mental health coordinator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mental health coordinators prefer to work at private companies over government companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Mental health coordinator jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education22%
Public3%
Private49%
Government25%

Mental health coordinator jobs by industry

The most common industries for mental health coordinators are health care, government and non profits.

Health Care

Government

Non Profits

Education

Professional

Mental health coordinator industry statistics

Mental health coordinator turnover and employment statistics

Average mental health coordinator tenure

The average mental health coordinator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,236 mental health coordinators resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Mental health coordinator tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year16%
1-2 years37%
3-4 years15%
5-7 years18%
8-10 years6%
11+ years8%

Mental health coordinator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of mental health coordinators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
HIV Counselor8.96%34,058
Parole Officer9.50%55,945
Student Development Coordinator10.75%72,405
Criminal Justice Social Worker11.25%85,917
Peer Leader11.48%29,116
Program Counselor15.06%133,491
Mental Health Coordinator15.06%-

Similar mental health coordinator jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
HIV Counselor8.96%34,058
Parole Officer9.50%55,945
Student Development Coordinator10.75%72,405
Criminal Justice Social Worker11.25%85,917
Peer Leader11.48%29,116
Program Counselor15.06%133,491

Foreign languages spoken by mental health coordinators

The most common foreign language among mental health coordinators is Spanish at 72.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.6% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 2.1%.
  • Spanish, 72.3%
  • French, 10.6%
  • Portuguese, 2.1%
  • Filipino, 2.1%
  • Turkish, 2.1%
  • Other, 10.8%

Mental health coordinator languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish72.3%
French10.6%
Portuguese2.1%
Filipino2.1%
Turkish2.1%
Other10.8%

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Mental health coordinator location demographics

The amount you can make as a mental health coordinator can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of mental health coordinators is $91,174. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do mental health coordinators earn the most?

Mental health coordinators earn the most in California, where the average mental health coordinator salary is $76,259. The map here shows where mental health coordinators earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Mental Health Coordinators?

By looking through more than 1,236 resumes, we found that the most popular places for mental health coordinators are New York, NY and Minneapolis, MN.
Number of Mental Health Coordinators

Mental health coordinator jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California6,052$76,259
2Massachusetts3,025$47,538
3Texas3,007$43,514
4Florida2,009$49,930
5Washington1,855$67,231
6Ohio1,810$52,162
7North Carolina1,725$53,331
8New York1,629$63,989
9Pennsylvania1,603$42,313
10Virginia1,498$57,017
11Indiana1,402$46,257
12Arizona1,331$39,645
13Minnesota1,267$56,356
14Illinois1,246$45,493
15Maryland1,210$49,678
16Tennessee1,163$46,738
17Alabama1,150$43,564
18Colorado1,131$56,762
19Wisconsin1,120$53,999
20Georgia1,117$42,250
21Missouri1,022$37,567
22Oklahoma888$47,980
23South Carolina883$43,300
24New Jersey874$62,640
25Michigan811$53,937
26Kansas798$50,605
27Kentucky687$47,757
28Iowa655$50,238
29Arkansas631$33,641
30Louisiana608$47,145
31Maine526$50,428
32Idaho506$53,903
33Oregon489$49,769
34New Mexico463$54,375
35Utah460$48,316
36Connecticut431$60,897
37Mississippi373$47,714
38Rhode Island359$54,419
39Nebraska349$37,918
40Delaware340$51,537
41West Virginia331$44,899
42Nevada322$62,937
43New Hampshire294$68,157
44Vermont286$44,343
45North Dakota246$54,841
46District of Columbia242$60,353
47South Dakota227$48,601
48Wyoming190$52,539
49Hawaii181$72,816
50Alaska173$52,503
51Montana123$41,125

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