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Job outlook for unit coordinators in the United States
Unit coordinator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected unit coordinator job growth rate is -8% from 2018-2028.
About -286,900 new jobs for unit coordinators are projected over the next decade.
Unit coordinator salaries have increased 11% for unit coordinators in the last 5 years.
There are over 161,301 unit coordinators currently employed in the United States.
There are 85,294 active unit coordinator job openings in the US.
The average unit coordinator salary is $43,688.
Are unit coordinator jobs in demand?
Unit coordinator job and salary trends over time
Unit coordinator jobs over time
Unit coordinator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 161,301 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 147,770 | 0.04% |
| 2019 | 149,649 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 144,189 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 141,887 | 0.04% |
Average unit coordinator salary over time
Unit coordinator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $43,688 | $21.00 | +2.1% |
| 2025 | $42,787 | $20.57 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $41,828 | $20.11 | +3.3% |
| 2023 | $40,483 | $19.46 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $39,454 | $18.97 | +2.1% |
Unit coordinator jobs by state
Most common states for unit coordinators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | 961,939 | 249 | 26% |
| 2 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 680 | 23% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 177 | 23% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 278 | 21% |
| 5 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 415 | 20% |
| 6 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 165 | 19% |
| 7 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 535 | 18% |
| 8 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 716 | 15% |
| 9 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 259 | 15% |
| 10 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 530 | 13% |
| 11 | Vermont | 623,657 | 84 | 13% |
| 12 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 814 | 12% |
| 13 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 80 | 12% |
| 14 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 150 | 11% |
| 15 | Alaska | 739,795 | 80 | 11% |
| 16 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 60 | 10% |
| 17 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 516 | 9% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 308 | 9% |
| 19 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 269 | 9% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 96 | 9% |
Most common cities for unit coordinators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | 19 | 78% | $51,895 |
| 2 | Needham | 13 | 45% | $52,299 |
| 3 | Newton | 18 | 20% | $52,211 |
| 4 | Milford | 4 | 14% | $52,401 |
| 5 | Boston | 74 | 11% | $52,276 |
| 6 | Lowell | 8 | 7% | $51,576 |
| 7 | Plymouth | 4 | 7% | $53,125 |
| 8 | Cambridge | 6 | 5% | $52,170 |
| 9 | Charlottesville | 2 | 4% | $40,911 |
| 10 | Greenwood | 2 | 4% | $36,378 |
| 11 | Cincinnati | 6 | 2% | $33,028 |
| 12 | Little Rock | 4 | 2% | $35,518 |
| 13 | Grand Rapids | 2 | 1% | $42,439 |
| 14 | San Diego | 5 | 0% | $63,846 |
| 15 | Baltimore | 2 | 0% | $49,659 |
| 16 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $43,166 |
Unit Coordinator job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of unit coordinator experts
Grambling State University
Yenumula Reddy
IEEE Senior Member, ACM Senior Member, IARIA FellowGrambling State University
College of Arts and Sciences
What skills stand out on Unit Coordinator resumes?
Yenumula Reddy: -Programming languages.
-Common operating systems.
-Software proficiency.
-Technical writing.
-Project management.
-Data analysis.
What soft skills should all Unit Coordinators possess?
Yenumula Reddy: -Communication skills
-Problem-solving skills
-Work ethic
-Interpersonal skills
-Time management
What skills will help Unit Coordinators earn the most?
Yenumula Reddy: -Communication skills
-Analytical and research skills
-Flexibility and adaptability
-Interpersonal abilities
-Ability to make decisions
-Ability to plan, organize and prioritize the work
-Leadership and management