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Employment coordinator salary

Average employment coordinator salary

$40,810

$19.62 hourly rate

Entry-level employment coordinator salary
$31,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Employment Coordinator Salary

The average salary for an Employment Coordinator is $40,810 per year. This figure can fluctuate based on factors such as location, industry, and experience level. For instance, Employment Coordinators in high-demand regions may earn significantly more than the national average.

Employment Coordinator Salaries by Experience Level

Entry-level positions typically start around $30,000, while those with several years of experience can earn upwards of $50,000 annually. Senior roles in larger organizations often command higher salaries, reflecting the increased responsibilities.

Highest Paying States for Employment Coordinators

States like California, New York, and Texas offer some of the highest salaries for Employment Coordinators. In these states, professionals can expect compensation that aligns with the cost of living and the job market demand.

Job Opportunities and Growth

Employment Coordinators play an essential role in the hiring process, making them valuable assets to organizations. As businesses continue to expand, the demand for skilled coordinators is likely to grow, providing ample job opportunities across various sectors.

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Where can an Employment Coordinator earn more?

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Columbus, OH$52,076
Philadelphia, PA$36,396
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University of California-Berkeley$49,057
AHRC New York City Foundation$41,214

Employment coordinator salaries by experience level

Employment coordinator salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for an employment coordinator typically falls between $40,810 and $56,448.
zippia
$40,810yearly
glassdoor[1]
$56,448yearly
indeed[2]
$42,658yearly
comparably[3]
$54,950yearly
Salary.com[4]
$56,031yearly
ZipRecruiter[5]
$50,922yearly

Average employment coordinator salary by state

The average employment coordinator salary in California, Hawaii, and Washington are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average employment coordinator salary states are Kansas, Oklahoma, and West Virginia.

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Highest paying states for employment coordinators

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Rhode Island$44,244$21.27
2North Dakota$43,173$20.76
3Alabama$41,901$20.14
4Hawaii$50,820$24.43
5New York$46,498$22.35
6District of Columbia$49,042$23.58
7California$51,278$24.65
8Alaska$46,358$22.29
9North Carolina$42,352$20.36
10Washington$47,202$22.69
11Oregon$46,710$22.46
12Maine$39,542$19.01
13Vermont$39,890$19.18
14Texas$42,343$20.36
15Colorado$42,515$20.44
16Massachusetts$41,839$20.11
17Illinois$43,691$21.01
18New Mexico$38,648$18.58
19Georgia$41,780$20.09
20Nevada$39,229$18.86
21South Dakota$37,093$17.83
22Missouri$41,039$19.73
23Delaware$38,409$18.47
24Minnesota$39,968$19.22
25Mississippi$36,433$17.52
26Ohio$38,621$18.57
27New Hampshire$37,268$17.92
28Maryland$40,803$19.62
29Wyoming$35,392$17.02
30Connecticut$39,637$19.06
31Virginia$39,858$19.16
32Arizona$37,134$17.85
33Florida$36,838$17.71
34Pennsylvania$36,129$17.37
35Idaho$35,351$17.00
36Utah$36,805$17.69
37West Virginia$33,256$15.99
38Arkansas$35,289$16.97
39Tennessee$34,172$16.43
40South Carolina$36,754$17.67
41Louisiana$36,487$17.54
42New Jersey$38,415$18.47
43Michigan$35,917$17.27
44Nebraska$34,938$16.80
45Oklahoma$33,402$16.06
46Wisconsin$34,605$16.64
47Iowa$34,726$16.70
48Montana$32,364$15.56
49Kentucky$33,098$15.91
50Kansas$33,975$16.33
51Indiana$31,322$15.06

Highest paying cities for employment coordinators

The highest-paying cities for employment coordinators are Seaside, CA, Bellevue, WA, and Grants Pass, OR.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Seaside, CA$52,076$25.04
2Bellevue, WA$47,401$22.79
3Grants Pass, OR$47,065$22.63
4New York, NY$46,541$22.38
5Anchorage, AK$46,493$22.35
6Laredo, TX$44,761$21.52
7Chicago, IL$43,702$21.01
8Fort Collins, CO$42,698$20.53
9Charlotte, NC$42,244$20.31
10Columbus, GA$42,011$20.20
11Brockton, MA$41,951$20.17
12Baltimore, MD$41,045$19.73
13Minneapolis, MN$39,972$19.22
14Richmond, VA$39,727$19.10
15Cincinnati, OH$37,980$18.26
16Camden, NJ$37,844$18.19
17Coral Gables, FL$37,806$18.18
18Tempe, AZ$37,150$17.86
19Salt Lake City, UT$36,815$17.70
20Philadelphia, PA$36,396$17.50

Employment coordinator salary details

An employment coordinator's salary ranges from $31,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $52,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average employment coordinator salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an employment coordinator's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$52,000$4,333$25
75th Percentile$46,000$3,833$22
Average$40,810$3,401$20
25th Percentile$35,000$2,917$17
10th Percentile$31,000$2,583$15

Highest paying employment coordinator jobs

The highest paying types of employment coordinators are senior technical recruiter, senior recruiter, and human resources supervisor.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Recruiter$51,374$4,281$24.7037,954
Technical Recruiter$62,499$5,208$30.0596,164
Human Resources Generalist$56,159$4,680$27.0044,365
Human Resources Supervisor$64,757$5,396$31.1346,523
Human Resources Recruiter$47,549$3,962$22.8673,383
Self-Employed$34,734$2,895$16.706,215

Top companies hiring employment coordinators now:

  1. Cisco jobs (15)
  2. Gap Inc. jobs (11)
  3. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center jobs (8)
  4. Vinfen jobs (6)
  5. AHRC New York City Foundation jobs (6)

Which companies pay employment coordinators the most?

Employment coordinator salaries at University of California, Berkeley and Gap Inc. are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average employment coordinator salary at companies like University of California and University of Southern California are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1University of California-Berkeley$49,057$23.59
2Gap Inc.$48,219$23.18
3University of California$48,125$23.14
4University of Southern California$47,927$23.04
5Bunker Hill Community College$46,226$22.22
6Arizona State University$45,869$22.05
7University of Alaska$45,534$21.89
8Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs$45,007$21.64
9Univ Of Colorado-Colorado Spgs$44,513$21.40
10The City University of New York$44,496$21.39
11TASC$44,453$21.37
12Skidmore College$44,214$21.26
13DigiPen Institute of Technology$43,945$21.13
14JBS USA$43,890$21.10
15Bellevue Jr/Sr High School$43,788$21.05
16International Rescue Committee$43,502$20.91
17Sacred Heart Community Service$42,899$20.62
18Drew University$42,584$20.47
19Vinfen$41,344$19.88
20AHRC New York City Foundation$41,214$19.81

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$43,000$42,400$41,800$41,200$40,600$40,000
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Employment Coordinator salary by industry

The average employment coordinator salary varies across industries:

  • The average employment coordinator salary in the education industry is $41,687, the highest of any industry.
  • The average employment coordinator salary in the finance industry is $41,484.
  • Employment coordinators in the media industry earn an average salary of $38,517, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for employment coordinators

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Education$41,687$20.04
2Hospitality$41,484$19.94
3Retail$41,360$19.88
4Professional$40,072$19.27
5Health Care$39,497$18.99
6Non Profits$39,072$18.78
7Government$39,016$18.76
8Media$38,517$18.52

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Employment coordinator salary trends

The average employment coordinator salary has risen by $5,402 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average employment coordinator earned $35,408 annually, but today, they earn $40,810 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for employment coordinators over the last decade.

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Average employment coordinator salary over time

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Employment coordinator salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$40,800$19.62+2.5%
2024$39,800$19.14+1.7%
2023$39,100$18.81+0.9%
2022$38,800$18.65+1.9%
2021$38,000$18.29+1.4%

Recently added employment coordinator salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Florida Atlantic UniversityCareer Center Employer and Community Engagement CoordinatorBoca Raton, FL06/30/2025$50,000
Keystone Human ServicesIntellectual Disability-Supported Employment CoordinatorHarrisburg, PA06/28/2025$44,871
New OpportunitiesYouth Employment CoordinatorTorrington, CT06/28/2025$52,175
State of WashingtonJuvenile Rehabilitation Employment Coordinator (JRS)Everett, WA06/28/2025$58,380
Vail ResortsEmployment CoordinatorKeystone, FL06/26/2025$43,410
The College of New JerseyStudent Employment CoordinatorEwing, NJ06/26/2025$61,675
UakronEmployment CoordinatorAkron, OH06/25/2025$42,742
University of MinnesotaSenior/Employer Relations CoordinatorMinneapolis, MN06/24/2025$60,500
Utah State UniversityStudent Employment CoordinatorLogan, UT06/23/2025$44,880
Springpoint TechnologiesEmployment CoordinatorCole, OK06/23/2025$41,740

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