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Recruiting coordinator opportunities vary in different parts of the country. In order to help you determine the best states for recruiting coordinators, we ranked all fifty states from best to worst for recruiting coordinators.Our research found that Delaware is the best state for recruiting coordinators, while California and New York are ranked highest in terms of median salary. Delaware has a median salary of $50,368 and California has the highest median salary among all 50 states for recruiting coordinators.
To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for recruiting coordinators.We found that the Midwest is best for recruiting coordinators, and the Northeast is the worst. Washington, DC is the best city in the country for recruiting coordinator jobs, where as Delaware is the best state in the country.
10 best states for recruiting coordinators in 2025
1. Delaware
Total recruiting coordinator jobs: 246 Average annual salary: $50,368 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Location Quotient: 2.79
2. Rhode Island
Total recruiting coordinator jobs: 242 Average annual salary: $47,085 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Location Quotient: 2.84
3. New York
Total recruiting coordinator jobs: 1,023 Average annual salary: $51,849 Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
4. Connecticut
Total recruiting coordinator jobs: 231 Average annual salary: $51,231 Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
5. District of Columbia
Total recruiting coordinator jobs: 174 Average annual salary: $53,756 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Location Quotient: 1.48
6. Massachusetts
Total recruiting coordinator jobs: 676 Average annual salary: $50,282 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Location Quotient: 1.05
7. California
Total recruiting coordinator jobs: 1,977 Average annual salary: $52,796 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
8. Wyoming
Total recruiting coordinator jobs: 140 Average annual salary: $43,076 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Location Quotient: 3.33
9. New Mexico
Total recruiting coordinator jobs: 323 Average annual salary: $43,447 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Location Quotient: 2.35
10. Arizona
Total recruiting coordinator jobs: 451 Average annual salary: $45,237 Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
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Detailed list of the best states for a recruiting coordinator
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $50,368 | $36,000 | 961,939 | 246 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $47,085 | $34,000 | 1,059,639 | 242 |
| 3 | New York | $51,849 | $37,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,023 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $51,231 | $37,000 | 3,588,184 | 231 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $53,756 | $39,000 | 693,972 | 174 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $50,282 | $36,000 | 6,859,819 | 676 |
| 7 | California | $52,796 | $38,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,977 |
| 8 | Wyoming | $43,076 | $32,000 | 579,315 | 140 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $43,447 | $32,000 | 2,088,070 | 323 |
| 10 | Arizona | $45,237 | $33,000 | 7,016,270 | 451 |
| 11 | Texas | $45,568 | $34,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,189 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $49,841 | $36,000 | 9,005,644 | 448 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $43,131 | $32,000 | 1,342,795 | 154 |
| 14 | Maryland | $49,696 | $36,000 | 6,052,177 | 402 |
| 15 | Alabama | $41,885 | $31,000 | 4,874,747 | 636 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $41,474 | $32,000 | 755,393 | 166 |
| 17 | Virginia | $47,158 | $34,000 | 8,470,020 | 574 |
| 18 | Colorado | $45,660 | $34,000 | 5,607,154 | 430 |
| 19 | Washington | $45,818 | $35,000 | 7,405,743 | 509 |
| 20 | Hawaii | $48,047 | $38,000 | 1,427,538 | 78 |
| 21 | Vermont | $42,494 | $31,000 | 623,657 | 185 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $43,526 | $31,000 | 12,805,537 | 683 |
| 23 | Alaska | $44,508 | $39,000 | 739,795 | 77 |
| 24 | Oregon | $44,458 | $33,000 | 4,142,776 | 304 |
| 25 | Nevada | $42,198 | $30,000 | 2,998,039 | 153 |
| 26 | Georgia | $42,936 | $32,000 | 10,429,379 | 583 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $41,372 | $31,000 | 10,273,419 | 590 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $39,710 | $30,000 | 3,930,864 | 442 |
| 29 | Kansas | $40,845 | $31,000 | 2,913,123 | 163 |
| 30 | Illinois | $42,645 | $32,000 | 12,802,023 | 721 |
| 31 | Florida | $41,671 | $31,000 | 20,984,400 | 993 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $38,683 | $29,000 | 6,715,984 | 380 |
| 33 | Michigan | $40,002 | $30,000 | 9,962,311 | 439 |
| 34 | Idaho | $38,767 | $29,000 | 1,716,943 | 268 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $37,194 | $27,000 | 1,815,857 | 275 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $41,262 | $30,000 | 4,684,333 | 165 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $39,542 | $30,000 | 5,795,483 | 335 |
| 38 | Maine | $37,816 | $28,000 | 1,335,907 | 249 |
| 39 | Minnesota | $40,330 | $31,000 | 5,576,606 | 367 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $38,069 | $29,000 | 1,920,076 | 149 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $38,934 | $29,000 | 4,454,189 | 191 |
| 42 | Utah | $38,554 | $28,000 | 3,101,833 | 199 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $34,555 | $26,000 | 869,666 | 155 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $39,279 | $29,000 | 5,024,369 | 190 |
| 45 | Ohio | $37,733 | $28,000 | 11,658,609 | 542 |
| 46 | Missouri | $38,822 | $29,000 | 6,113,532 | 298 |
| 47 | Montana | $34,126 | $26,000 | 1,050,493 | 85 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $35,626 | $26,000 | 2,984,100 | 130 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $35,571 | $26,000 | 3,004,279 | 146 |
| 50 | Iowa | $35,191 | $26,000 | 3,145,711 | 188 |
| 51 | Indiana | $34,875 | $26,000 | 6,666,818 | 334 |
Highest paying states for recruiting coordinators
| Rank | State | Avg. Recruiting Coordinator Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $50,368 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $47,085 |
| 3 | New York | $51,849 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $51,231 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $53,756 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $50,282 |
| 7 | California | $52,796 |
| 8 | Wyoming | $43,076 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $43,447 |
| 10 | Arizona | $45,237 |
| 11 | Texas | $45,568 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $49,841 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $43,131 |
| 14 | Maryland | $49,696 |
| 15 | Alabama | $41,885 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $41,474 |
| 17 | Virginia | $47,158 |
| 18 | Colorado | $45,660 |
| 19 | Washington | $45,818 |
| 20 | Hawaii | $48,047 |
| 21 | Vermont | $42,494 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $43,526 |
| 23 | Alaska | $44,508 |
| 24 | Oregon | $44,458 |
| 25 | Nevada | $42,198 |
| 26 | Georgia | $42,936 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $41,372 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $39,710 |
| 29 | Kansas | $40,845 |
| 30 | Illinois | $42,645 |
| 31 | Florida | $41,671 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $38,683 |
| 33 | Michigan | $40,002 |
| 34 | Idaho | $38,767 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $37,194 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $41,262 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $39,542 |
| 38 | Maine | $37,816 |
| 39 | Minnesota | $40,330 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $38,069 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $38,934 |
| 42 | Utah | $38,554 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $34,555 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $39,279 |
| 45 | Ohio | $37,733 |
| 46 | Missouri | $38,822 |
| 47 | Montana | $34,126 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $35,626 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $35,571 |
| 50 | Iowa | $35,191 |
| 51 | Indiana | $34,875 |
Expert opinions on the best states for recruiting coordinators
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Tonya Courtois
Recruiting Manager, Emmaus Homes
Our industry provides support staff to adults who have developmental disabilities. Our entry-level employees are called Direct Support Professionals (DSPS). We, like many others in our industry, are experiencing a significant staffing crisis. This crisis has gained national attention. To close the gap we continue to encourage our state legislatures to standardize rates and pay rates that will allow us to outpace minimum wage and be competitive with other high-volume employers. My recommendation to students and recent graduates is to research mission-driven, caregiving roles in their area, specifically those for individuals with disabilities. Learn about disabilities and understand the need. Reach out to a couple of different organizations in your area and connect with them to learn more about their mission. Find a good fit and pick up some part-time hours while finishing school. At Emmaus we are very intentional in creating career paths for individuals who have a mission heart and want to do work that matters. It's not just a job but a defined career path!
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Updated January 8, 2025