Foster Care Coordinator Salary in the United States

How much does a Foster Care Coordinator make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Foster Care Coordinator in the United States is $67,864 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,859
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,974 to $77,283
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,702
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Foster Care Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $77,283 $6,440 $1,486 $37
Average $67,864 $5,655 $1,305 $33
25th Percentile $60,974 $5,081 $1,173 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Foster Care Coordinator Salaries

A Foster Care 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 Do Foster Care Coordinator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Foster Care Coordinators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $75,139.
  • California: $74,854.
  • Massachusetts: $73,856.

Top Paying Cities for Foster Care 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: $85,596
  • San Francisco: $84,755
  • Oakland: $82,875

What Skills Can Increase a Foster Care Coordinator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 6.73% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Medication Management (Mentioned in 2.74% Job Postings): A strategy for engaging with patients and caregivers to create a complete and accurate medication list using the brown bag method. Effective medication management services reduce illness and death rates to provide reliable healthcare services.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.96% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 6.73%
Medication Management 2.74%
Microsoft Office 1.96%
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 Foster Care Coordinator's salary.
  • Leadership Development: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Infection Control: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Resident Service: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Leadership Development
 $77,365
14%
Infection Control
 $75,329
11%
Resident Service
 $74,650
10%
Commitment
 $73,293
8%
Quality Improvement
 $73,293
8%
Coaching
 $72,614
7%
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Foster Care Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Foster Care 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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Last Updated on April 01, 2026
$60,974
Average $67,864/year
$77,283
$5,081
Average $5,655/month
$6,440
$1,173
Average $1,305/week
$1,486
$29
Average $33/hour
$37
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $77,283 $6,440 $1,486 $37
Average $67,864 $5,655 $1,305 $33
25th Percentile $60,974 $5,081 $1,173 $29

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Salary Trends for Foster Care Coordinator

Salaries for a Foster Care Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $52,198 in 2023 to around $51,785 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Foster Care Coordinator salary trends, .

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