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Social service coordinator salary

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Sarah Christa Butts MSW

Average social service coordinator salary

$40,946

$19.69 hourly rate

Entry-level social service coordinator salary
$32,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding the Social Service Coordinator Salary

The Social Service Coordinator plays a crucial role in connecting individuals with the resources they need. The average annual salary is $40,946, or approximately $20 per hour. However, this can vary based on several factors:

  • Experience Level: Entry-level positions may start lower, while those with significant experience can command higher salaries.
  • Geographic Location: Salaries differ across states, with some areas offering higher compensation due to demand.
  • Specialization: Roles that require specialized skills may offer increased pay.

Exploring job opportunities in various sectors can help candidates identify where they can maximize their earnings. For instance, urban areas often provide higher pay compared to rural settings. This position not only offers financial stability but also the chance to make a positive impact in the community.

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Where can a Social Service Coordinator earn more?

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Columbus, OH$49,481
Annandale, VA$34,140
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Sesame Workshop$51,247
Memorial Hospital$43,700

Social service coordinator salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level social service coordinator$28,400$13.66
Mid-level social service coordinator$40,300$19.39
Senior-level social service coordinator$46,300$22.26

Social service coordinator salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor and SalaryExpert, the average salary for a social service coordinator typically falls between $40,946 and $75,740.
zippia
$40,946yearly
glassdoor[1]
$51,149yearly
SalaryExpert[2]
$75,740yearly

Average social service coordinator salary by state

The highest-paying states for social service coordinators are North Dakota, New Mexico, and California. The lowest average social service coordinator salary states are West Virginia, Idaho, and South Carolina.

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Highest paying states for social service coordinators

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New Mexico$49,163$23.64
2North Dakota$49,341$23.72
3Oklahoma$44,546$21.42
4Florida$47,304$22.74
5Illinois$47,204$22.69
6Washington$45,858$22.05
7Nevada$45,044$21.66
8New Hampshire$45,526$21.89
9California$48,568$23.35
10Connecticut$43,970$21.14
11Texas$45,708$21.98
12Minnesota$44,199$21.25
13Hawaii$47,213$22.70
14Maine$40,917$19.67
15Delaware$41,170$19.79
16Colorado$44,939$21.61
17New York$42,662$20.51
18Utah$41,604$20.00
19District of Columbia$45,136$21.70
20Kansas$38,253$18.39
21Arizona$42,120$20.25
22Mississippi$41,144$19.78
23Alaska$39,532$19.01
24Wyoming$38,870$18.69
25Arkansas$36,077$17.34
26Wisconsin$41,418$19.91
27Ohio$40,778$19.60
28New Jersey$41,123$19.77
29Montana$37,939$18.24
30Michigan$37,017$17.80
31Maryland$39,936$19.20
32Oregon$39,801$19.14
33Massachusetts$37,364$17.96
34Vermont$37,604$18.08
35Missouri$39,647$19.06
36Pennsylvania$37,348$17.96
37South Dakota$34,549$16.61
38North Carolina$37,037$17.81
39Tennessee$35,484$17.06
40Idaho$34,113$16.40
41Iowa$35,957$17.29
42Nebraska$34,803$16.73
43West Virginia$34,268$16.48
44Alabama$33,406$16.06
45Indiana$35,252$16.95
46Louisiana$35,279$16.96
47Georgia$36,258$17.43
48Rhode Island$34,515$16.59
49South Carolina$33,671$16.19
50Kentucky$33,478$16.10
51Virginia$33,571$16.14

Highest paying cities for social service coordinators

The highest-paying cities for social service coordinators are San Francisco, CA, Saint Petersburg, FL, and Highland Park, IL.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$49,481$23.79
2Saint Petersburg, FL$47,520$22.85
3Highland Park, IL$47,357$22.77
4Lynnwood, WA$45,973$22.10
5Austin, TX$45,757$22.00
6Washington, DC$45,125$21.69
7Boulder, CO$44,910$21.59
8Rochester, MN$43,945$21.13
9New York, NY$42,657$20.51
10Cleveland, OH$41,204$19.81
11Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ$41,153$19.79
12Grants Pass, OR$40,431$19.44
13Juneau, AK$39,537$19.01
14Brockton, MA$37,372$17.97
15Philadelphia, PA$37,345$17.95
16Marietta, GA$36,292$17.45
17Ottumwa, IA$35,781$17.20
18Omaha, NE$34,817$16.74
19Providence, RI$34,553$16.61
20Annandale, VA$34,140$16.41

Social service coordinator salary details

A social service coordinator's salary ranges from $32,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $51,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average social service coordinator salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a social service coordinator's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$51,000$4,250$25
75th Percentile$46,000$3,833$22
Average$40,946$3,412$20
25th Percentile$36,000$3,000$17
10th Percentile$32,000$2,667$15

Highest paying social service coordinator jobs

The highest paying types of social service coordinators are social worker, outreach coordinator, and program coordinator.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Social Worker$50,102$4,175$24.0977,340
Service Provider$35,089$2,924$16.8725,552
Children's Program Coordinator$40,825$3,402$19.63113,250
Service Worker$30,045$2,504$14.44103,584
Outreach Coordinator$45,897$3,825$22.0737,996
Area Coordinator$40,508$3,376$19.4737,429

How would you rate the starting salaries for social service coordinators, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

Sarah Christa Butts MSW

Director of Public Policy, National Association of Social Workers

Social workers are required to have a high level of education. Usually, a Master's degree and starting salaries are often far too low. Still, social workers can increase their wages over time, and there are many opportunities and positions available. Increasing reimbursement and compensation for social workers and reducing student loan debt are advocacy priorities for NASW.

Top companies hiring social service coordinators now:

  1. Tri Counties Regional Center jobs (5)
  2. Travis County jobs (6)
  3. Sanford Health jobs (9)
  4. Better Tomorrows jobs (26)
  5. PK Management jobs (20)

Which companies pay social service coordinators the most?

Social service coordinator salaries at Sesame Workshop and Dignity Health are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average social service coordinator salary at companies like Catholic Health East and Misericordia University are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Sesame Workshop$51,247$24.64
2Dignity Health$48,154$23.15
3Catholic Health East$48,031$23.09
4Misericordia University$47,640$22.90
5Activision Blizzard$47,382$22.78
6North Shore Healthcare$46,666$22.44
7Prime Healthcare$46,506$22.36
8Mission Regional Medical Center$46,115$22.17
9Andover Public Schools$45,964$22.10
10ProMedica Toledo Hospital$45,486$21.87
11Kaiser Permanente$45,323$21.79
12House of Blues$45,275$21.77
13CHRISTUS Health$45,058$21.66
14SEARHC$45,011$21.64
15Mayo Clinic$44,805$21.54
16FHI 360$44,717$21.50
17Hospital for Special Surgery$44,416$21.35
18SSM Health$44,025$21.17
19Telecare$43,997$21.15
20Memorial Hospital$43,700$21.01

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Social Service Coordinator salary by industry

The average social service coordinator salary varies across industries:

  • The average social service coordinator salary in the professional industry is $42,652, the highest of any industry.
  • The average social service coordinator salary in the finance industry is $41,481.
  • Social service coordinators in the government industry earn an average salary of $39,510, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for social service coordinators

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Professional$42,652$20.51
2Hospitality$41,481$19.94
3Non Profits$40,459$19.45
4Health Care$40,131$19.29
5Government$39,510$19.00

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Social service coordinator salary trends

The average social service coordinator salary has risen by $8,221 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average social service coordinator earned $32,725 annually, but today, they earn $40,946 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for social service coordinators over the last decade.

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Average social service coordinator salary over time

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Social service coordinator salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$40,900$19.69+2.5%
2024$39,900$19.19+3.7%
2023$38,400$18.48+1.9%
2022$37,700$18.13+4.0%
2021$36,200$17.41+3.1%

Recently added social service coordinator salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Mayo Clinic Health SystemSocial Services Coordinator-SupplementalRochester, MN06/29/2025$50,130
Kind SnacksSenior Social Services CoordinatorNew York, NY06/29/2025$64,428
Louisville-Jefferson Metro (KySocial Service Program CoordinatorLouisville, KY06/29/2025$48,898
Trinity HealthComplex Care/Long Stay Coordinator Social ServicesFresno, CA06/27/2025$65,532
PK ManagementSocial Service CoordinatorSeattle, WA06/26/2025$55,000
Sanford HealthSocial Services Coordinator-Day-Long Term Care (LTC)International Falls, MN06/26/2025$40,697
AvamereSocial Services Coordinator-(SNF EXP Required)-Avamere at Cascade ParkVancouver, WA06/25/2025$58,436
Good SamaritanSocial Services Coordinator-Day-Long Term Care (LTC)International Falls, MN06/25/2025$40,697
HumangoodSocial Services CoordinatorOakland, CA06/25/2025$60,523
OakviewwaverlyhallSocial Services CoordinatorLithonia, GA06/24/2025$50,088

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