Workforce Development Coordinator Salary in the United States

How much does a Workforce Development Coordinator make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Workforce Development Coordinator in the United States is $98,636 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $112,898
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $89,036 to $106,101
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,296
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Workforce Development Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $106,101 $8,842 $2,040 $51
Average $98,636 $8,220 $1,897 $47
25th Percentile $89,036 $7,420 $1,712 $43
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Key Factors That Influence Workforce Development Coordinator Salaries

A Workforce Development 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 Workforce Development Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Workforce Development 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): $80,485
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $98,087
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,467
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $117,240
  • Expert (over 8 years): $183,775
Levels Salary
Workforce... Level Workforce Development Coordinator$80,485
Workforce... Level Workforce Development Coordinator$98,087
Workforce... Level Workforce Development Coordinator$113,467
Workforce... Level Workforce Development Coordinator$117,240
Workforce... Level Workforce Development Coordinator$183,775
$80,485 0 yr
$98,087 < 2 yrs
$113,467 2-4 yrs
$117,240 5-8 yrs
$183,775 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Workforce Development 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: $124,409
  • San Francisco: $123,047
  • Oakland: $120,454

What Skills Can Increase a Workforce Development Coordinator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 16.98% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Logistics (Mentioned in 1.92% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
  • Administrative Support (Mentioned in 1.15% Job Postings): Administrative support means technical assistance, studies, surveys, or securing volunteers to assist the department in fulfilling its administrative responsibilities.
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Scheduling 16.98%
Logistics 1.92%
Administrative Support 1.15%
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 Workforce Development Coordinator's salary.
  • Acute Care: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Sense Of Urgency: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Acute Care
 $103,568
5%
Flexibility
 $102,581
4%
Sense Of Urgency
 $101,595
3%
Innovation
 $101,595
3%
Leadership
 $101,595
3%
Upselling
 $100,609
2%
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Workforce Development Coordinator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Workforce Development Coordinator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 75% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Workforce Development Coordinator positions in Financial Services or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Workforce Development Coordinator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Workforce Development Coordinator

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$133,158$64.035%
Biotechnology$128,227$62.030%
Insurance$123,295$59.025%
Energy & Utilities$118,363$57.020%
Software & Networking$118,363$57.020%

Workforce Development Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Workforce Development 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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$89,036
Average $98,636/year
$106,101
$7,420
Average $8,220/month
$8,842
$1,712
Average $1,897/week
$2,040
$43
Average $47/hour
$51
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $106,101 $8,842 $2,040 $51
Average $98,636 $8,220 $1,897 $47
25th Percentile $89,036 $7,420 $1,712 $43

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Salary Trends for Workforce Development Coordinator

Salaries for a Workforce Development Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $102,801 in 2023 to around $102,283 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Workforce Development Coordinator salary trends, .

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