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Professional Certification Coordinator Salary in California

How much does a Professional Certification Coordinator make in California?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Professional Certification Coordinator in California is $87,150 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, a Professional Certification Coordinator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $114,928
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,400 to $101,690
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,792
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Professional Certification Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $101,690 $8,474 $1,956 $49
Average $87,150 $7,263 $1,676 $42
25th Percentile $74,400 $6,200 $1,431 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Professional Certification Coordinator Salaries

A Professional Certification Coordinator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Professional Certification Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Professional Certification Coordinator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $82,965
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $83,345
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,233
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $94,308
  • Expert (over 8 years): $94,742
Levels Salary
Entry Level Professional Certification Coordinator$82,965
Intermediate Level Professional Certification Coordinator$83,345
Senior Level Professional Certification Coordinator$88,233
Specialist Level Professional Certification Coordinator$94,308
Expert Level Professional Certification Coordinator$94,742
$82,965 0 yr
$83,345 < 2 yrs
$88,233 2-4 yrs
$94,308 5-8 yrs
$94,742 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Professional Certification Coordinators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Los Angeles: $87,300
  • West Hollywood: $87,230
  • Dodgertown: $87,300

Professional Certification Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Professional Certification Coordinator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$74,400
Average $87,150/year
$101,690
$6,200
Average $7,263/month
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$1,431
Average $1,676/week
$1,956
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Average $42/hour
$49
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $101,690 $8,474 $1,956 $49
Average $87,150 $7,263 $1,676 $42
25th Percentile $74,400 $6,200 $1,431 $36

Professional Certification Coordinator Salary Growth & Career Path

Professional Certification Coordinator
Professional Certification Manager
Association Education Curriculum Developer
Association Education Director

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Professional Certification Coordinator, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Professional Certification Coordinator Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role Estimate Salary Projected Raise
Professional Certification Manager $119,700 37%
Association Education Curriculum Developer $96,400 11%

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