Behavioral Health Coordinator Salary in the United States

How much does a Behavioral Health Coordinator make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Behavioral Health Coordinator in the United States is $70,074 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,591
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,415 to $79,243
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,621
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Behavioral Health Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $79,243 $6,604 $1,524 $38
Average $70,074 $5,840 $1,348 $34
25th Percentile $60,415 $5,035 $1,162 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Behavioral Health Coordinator Salaries

A Behavioral Health 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 Behavioral Health Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Behavioral Health 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): $62,906
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $70,745
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,968
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $105,370
  • Expert (over 8 years): $139,850
Levels Salary
Intake Co... Level Behavioral Health Coordinator$62,906
Behaviora... Level Behavioral Health Coordinator$70,745
Behaviora... Level Behavioral Health Coordinator$90,968
Behaviora... Level Behavioral Health Coordinator$105,370
Behaviora... Level Behavioral Health Coordinator$139,850
$62,906 0 yr
$70,745 < 2 yrs
$90,968 2-4 yrs
$105,370 5-8 yrs
$139,850 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Behavioral Health 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:

  • San Jose: $88,385
  • San Francisco: $87,417
  • Oakland: $85,575

What Skills Can Increase a Behavioral Health Coordinator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 18.99% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Programming (Mentioned in 2.57% Job Postings): Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
  • Pediatric (Mentioned in 1.89% Job Postings): Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 18.99%
Programming 2.57%
Pediatric 1.89%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Behavioral Health Coordinator's salary.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Analysis and Assessment: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Listening: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Integrity
$72,877
4%
Analysis and Assessment
$72,877
4%
Listening
$72,877
4%
Decision Making
$72,176
3%
Initiative
$72,176
3%
Teamwork
$72,176
3%
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Behavioral Health Coordinator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Behavioral Health Coordinator roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Insurance, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Behavioral Health Coordinator positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Behavioral Health Coordinator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Behavioral Health Coordinator

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Insurance$84,089$40.020%

Behavioral Health Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Behavioral Health 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Behavioral Health Coordinator

Salaries for a Behavioral Health Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $71,998 in 2023 to around $69,770 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Behavioral Health Coordinator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Behavioral Health Coordinator Over Time

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$71,998
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$70,986
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2024 $70,986
2025 $69,770
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    Columbus, OH

    NewVista Behavioral Health | Columbus, OH

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    5 Days Ago

  • Tristar Transportation

    Columbus, OH

    Tristar Transportation | Columbus, OH

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  • Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers

    Columbus, OH

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  • Forward Health LLC

    Columbus, OH

    Forward Health LLC | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Acadia Healthcare | Columbus, OH

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1. What industry pays the highest salary for Behavioral Health Coordinator?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Behavioral Health Coordinator roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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