Mid-Level

Youth Program Coordinator

Career Level
Junior
Mid
Senior
Director
VP
Executive
Work Personality
S
E
A
C
I
R
Socialhelping, teaching
Enterprisingleading, persuading
Based on Holland Code framework
Industries that often hire Youth Program Coordinators
Professional ServicesConsumer Services · 80%Education · 13%Healthcare · 5%Government · 1%
Job markets for Youth Program Coordinators
Employment concentration · ~83 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Social Services
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
Jump to:What it's likeCareer pathsBy the numbers
What it's like

What it's like to be a Youth Program Coordinator

Content not yet generated for this role.
What people in this role value
RelationshipsHigh
AchievementAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
Working ConditionsAbove avg
RecognitionLower
SupportLower
O*NET Work Values survey
✦ Editorial — written by Truest from industry research and career patterns
Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Energy & Utilities$95K+57%
Professional Services$91K+50%
Technology & Information$83K+37%
Construction$74K+21%
Wholesale & Distribution$73K+20%
Compared to Social Services average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Youth Program Coordinators (SOC 21-2021.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
Career Growth OptionsSocial Services track →
Youth Program CoordinatorAdult Probation OfficerAttendance OfficerAdult Probation and Parole OfficerChild Welfare SpecialistChild Welfare Social WorkerChild Welfare CounselorChild Welfare ConsultantChild Welfare CaseworkerChild Protective Services SpecialistChild Protective Services Social Worker (CPS Social Worker)Child Protective Investigator+119 more
Exploring the Youth Program Coordinator career path? Truest helps you figure out if it's the right fit — and plan your path forward.
Explore career tools
✦ Editorial — career progression and interview guidance based on industry patterns
The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$34K–$107K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
21K
U.S. Employment
+2.1%
10yr Growth
14K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$65K$63K$60K$57K$55K201920202021202220232024$55K$65K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

SpeakingActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessInstructingService OrientationActive LearningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionCoordinationLearning Strategies
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
21-2021.00

Explore related roles

Other roles in the Social Services career track

juniorJunior Detention Attendant$65KmidAdult Probation Officer$65KmidAttendance Officer$65KmidAdult Probation and Parole Officer$65KmidChild Welfare Specialist$59KmidChild Welfare Social Worker$59K
View all Social Services roles →

Navigate your career with clarity

Truest gives you tools to understand your strengths, explore roles that fit, and plan your next move.

Explore Truest career tools
Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
Truest editorial: Fit check, role profile, things that vary, advancement analysis, lateral moves, interview questions.