How much does case manager and care coordinator make?
The exact figures below come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) for Social and Human Service Assistants (SOC 21-1093), the category this role is reported under. The spread is wide because most jobs are government or nonprofit, so pay is driven by state budgets and cost of living.
| Percentile | Annual wage | Typical context |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,200 | Entry-level; lower-wage states and small nonprofits |
| 25th | $38,150 | Early-career, smaller agencies |
| 50th (median) | $45,930 | BLS OEWS May 2025 national median |
| 75th | $54,350 | Experienced workers, higher-wage states |
| 90th | $63,290 | Supervisors, managers, and high-cost metros |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, national figures, via O*NET 21-1093.00. All percentile figures are exact BLS values.
How much do Case Managers and Care Coordinators make by setting type?
The ranges below are estimates grounded in the BLS distribution for this category and vary with location and employer.
| Setting | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals and health plans | $42,000-$60,000 | Among the better-paying settings; managed-care coordinators trend higher |
| Community health centers | $38,000-$52,000 | Grant- and Medicaid-funded; steady demand |
| Behavioral-health agencies | $38,000-$54,000 | Targeted case management for mental health and substance use |
| Housing and homeless services | $38,000-$52,000 | Often nonprofit; PSLF-eligible |
Case Manager and Care Coordinator salary by state
Geographic variation is among the widest factors in this field. Per BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates, the highest median wages cluster in the Northeast and on the West Coast, while the lowest are in the rural South and Mountain West.
Highest-paying states (median)
- District of Columbia $59,460
- Washington $54,770
- Oregon $51,230
- California $51,090
- Minnesota $49,940
- New Jersey $48,420
- Rhode Island $47,720
Lowest-paying states (median)
- Kentucky $37,440
- Arkansas $36,770
- Oklahoma $36,740
- Alabama $35,830
- Louisiana $35,780
- Mississippi $31,200
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Case Manager and Care Coordinator salary by experience
| Career stage | Typical tenure | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry coordinator | 0-2 years | $36,000-$44,000 | Near the 10th-25th BLS percentile for the category |
| Case manager | 2-5 years | $44,000-$54,000 | Independent caseload, around the BLS median |
| Senior / lead coordinator | 5-8 years | $52,000-$63,000 | Toward the 90th percentile; a BSW supports promotion |
| Move to licensed social work | varies | $50,000-$70,000+ | BSW graduates often step up into LBSW-classified roles for higher pay |
What affects Case Manager and Care Coordinator pay most?
Sector
Hospital and managed-care employers pay more than community nonprofits for the same coordination work.
A BSW
The degree positions you at the top of the assistant pay band and qualifies you to move into licensed social work titles that pay more.
Specialization
Coordinators in high-need areas such as complex care, behavioral health, or aging command higher pay.
Metro area
Wages track local cost of living closely.
PSLF
Many employers are government or nonprofit, opening loan-forgiveness eligibility that adds to total compensation.
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How Case Manager and Care Coordinator salary compares to other BSW careers
| Career | BLS category (SOC) | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Medical or Hospital Social Worker | 21-1022 | $67,880 |
| Behavioral-Health and Substance-Use Support Specialist | 21-1023 | $60,280 |
| Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) | 21-1021 | $59,550 |
| School Social Worker | 21-1021 | $59,550 |
| Child, Family, and Child-Welfare Caseworker | 21-1021 | $59,550 |
| Case Manager and Care Coordinator ← you are here | 21-1093 | $45,930 |
| Community and Social-Service Worker | 21-1093 | $45,930 |
| Aging, Disability, and Veterans' Services Worker | 21-1093 | $45,930 |
| Social and Human-Service Assistant | 21-1093 | $45,930 |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Several roles share a BLS occupation, so their reported medians match.
Sources
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025)
- O*NET OnLine 21-1093.00
- BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, Community and Social Service
Last refreshed 2026-06-08. Exact wages reflect the BLS OEWS May 2025 release; setting and experience ranges are estimates grounded in that distribution.