What are the main factors that influence a Patient Access Director's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Patient Access Director?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Patient Access Director roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Patient Access Director's salary?

A Patient Access Director's salary grows with experience: a Hospital Admitting Supervisor (0-3 years)earns $57,620, a Hospital Admitting Manager (3-5 years)earns $88,088, a Patient Access Director (5+ years)earns $133,559,

What are the highest paying states for a Patient Access Director?

Patient Access Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Patient Access Director roles are District of Columbia $146,090, California $145,490, Massachusetts $143,590. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Patient Access Director roles make?

Salaries for Patient Access Director level roles vary by specialization: Market Access Director: $206,975; Assistant Patient Access Director: $148,569; Assistant Director of Patient Access: $147,050; Director Of Patient Access: $132,856; Patient Access Coordinator: $90,197.

Patient Access Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Patient Access Director make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Patient Access Director in Delaware is $133,590 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

However, a Patient Access Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $161,674
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $113,990 to $148,290
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $96,145

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Patient Access Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$148,290	$12,358	$2,852	$71
Average	$133,590	$11,133	$2,569	$64
25th Percentile	$113,990	$9,499	$2,192	$55

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Key Factors That Influence Patient Access Director Salaries

A Patient Access Director'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 Patient Access Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Patient Access Director'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:

Hospital Admitting Supervisor (0-3 years): $57,620
Hospital Admitting Manager (3-5 years): $88,088
Patient Access Director (5+ years): $133,559

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Hospital Admitting Supervisor	0-3 years	$57,620
Hospital Admitting Manager	3-5 years	$88,088
Patient Access Director	5+ years	$133,559

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How Do Patient Access Director 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 Patient Access Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $146,090.
California: $145,490.
Massachusetts: $143,590.

District of Columbia $146,090 California $145,490 Massachusetts $143,590 Washington $143,090 New Jersey $142,990 Alaska $142,790 Connecticut $140,990 New York $140,290

Hawaii $137,890 Rhode Island $136,790 Maryland $135,990 Minnesota $134,990 Colorado $134,590 Illinois $134,490 Oregon $133,990 Delaware $133,590

New Hampshire $133,390 Virginia $132,890 Pennsylvania $131,290 Nevada $130,590 North Dakota $130,290 Michigan $129,890 Wisconsin $129,790 Vermont $129,490

Texas $128,690 Arizona $128,590 Maine $128,590 Ohio $128,490 Georgia $127,290 Indiana $126,590 Wyoming $126,490 Utah $126,290

Iowa $126,290 Kansas $125,590 Louisiana $125,390 North Carolina $125,390 Missouri $125,390 Florida $124,790 Montana $124,590 Nebraska $124,290

Kentucky $124,190 South Carolina $123,590 Tennessee $123,290 Idaho $123,190 New Mexico $122,190 Oklahoma $121,990 Alabama $121,190 South Dakota $119,890

Arkansas $119,190 West Virginia $118,790 Mississippi $117,690

Top Paying Cities for Patient Access Directors

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:

Lincoln: $132,990
Little Creek: $133,990
Magnolia: $133,790

Lincoln, DE $132,990 Little Creek, DE $133,990 Magnolia, DE $133,790 Milford, DE $133,290 Marydel, DE $133,590 Millsboro, DE $132,390 Millville, DE $132,690 Milton, DE $132,890

Nassau, DE $132,990 Ocean View, DE $132,590 Rehoboth Beach, DE $132,890 Seaford, DE $132,990 Selbyville, DE $132,390 Smyrna, DE $134,090 Viola, DE $133,490 Woodside, DE $133,790

Bear, DE $133,490 Newark, DE $133,490 Claymont, DE $133,690 Delaware City, DE $133,590 Hockessin, DE $133,390 Kirkwood, DE $133,590 Middletown, DE $133,590 Montchanin, DE $133,490

New Castle, DE $133,490 Odessa, DE $133,690 Port Penn, DE $133,790 Rockland, DE $133,490 Saint Georges, DE $133,590 Townsend, DE $133,790 Winterthur, DE $133,490 Lewes, DE $132,890

Wilmington, DE $133,490 Dover, DE $133,990 Dover Afb, DE $133,290 Bethany Beach, DE $132,490 Bethel, DE $132,590 Bridgeville, DE $132,890 Camden Wyoming, DE $133,590 Cheswold, DE $133,890

Clayton, DE $133,890 Dagsboro, DE $132,390 Delmar, DE $132,190 Ellendale, DE $132,590 Felton, DE $133,290 Fenwick Island, DE $132,390 Frankford, DE $132,190 Frederica, DE $133,490

Georgetown, DE $132,290 Greenwood, DE $132,990 Harbeson, DE $132,490 Harrington, DE $133,190 Hartly, DE $133,590 Houston, DE $132,990 Kenton, DE $133,890 Laurel, DE $132,290

Yorklyn, DE $133,490

Patient Access Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Patient Access Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $143,912. While startup companies pay approximate $122,174.

Patient Access Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$122,174
Growth Stage	51~500	$129,111
Established	501~5000	$139,064
Enterprise	5000+	$143,912

Patient Access Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Patient Access Director 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, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Patient Access Director positions in Insurance typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Patient Access Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Patient Access Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$160,308	$77.0	20%

Patient Access Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Patient Access Director'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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$113,990

Average $133,590/year

$148,290

$9,499

Average $11,133/month

$12,358

$2,192

Average $2,569/week

$2,852

$55

Average $64/hour

$71

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$148,290	$12,358	$2,852	$71
Average	$133,590	$11,133	$2,569	$64
25th Percentile	$113,990	$9,499	$2,192	$55

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