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Hourly Wage for Discharge Coordinator Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Discharge Coordinator?

As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Discharge Coordinator in the United States is $32, which translates to an annual salary of about $66,738.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $38 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $29 to $35 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $26 per hour
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Discharge Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $73,145 $6,095 $1,407 $35
Average $66,738 $5,562 $1,283 $32
25th Percentile $60,002 $5,000 $1,154 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Discharge Coordinator Salaries

A Discharge 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Discharge Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Discharge 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:

  • Discharge Coordinator (2-4 years): $66,738
  • Medical Records Supervisor (4+ years): $58,625
  • Medical Records Senior Supervisor (3-5 years): $83,016
  • Medical Records Manager (5+ years): $101,257
  • Medical Records Senior Manager (5+ years): $143,618
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Discharge Coordinator2-4 years$66,738
Medical Records Supervisor4+ years$58,625
Medical Records Senior Supervisor3-5 years$83,016
Medical Records Manager5+ years$101,257
Medical Records Senior Manager5+ years$143,618
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Top Paying Cities for Discharge 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: $84,177
  • San Francisco: $83,255
  • Oakland: $81,500

What Skills Can Increase a Discharge Coordinator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 9.49% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Geriatrics (Mentioned in 3.23% Job Postings): Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a medical specialty focused on providing care for the unique health needs of older adults. The term geriatrics originates from the Greek geron meaning "old man", and iatros meaning "healer".
  • Computer Literacy (Mentioned in 2.02% Job Postings): Ability to use computers and related technology efficiently.
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Planning 9.49%
Geriatrics 3.23%
Computer Literacy 2.02%
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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 Discharge Coordinator's salary.
  • Quality Management: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Quality Management
 $83,423
25%
Diversity and Inclusion
 $78,083
17%
Coaching
 $74,079
11%
Competency Assessment
 $72,744
9%
Collaboration
 $71,410
7%
Diagnostic Testing
 $70,742
6%
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How Education impacts a Discharge Coordinator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Discharge Coordinators enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Discharge Coordinator with a Associate's Degree is between $62,769 and $69,928).

Discharge Coordinator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Discharge Coordinator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 20.0%
High School 20.0%
Associates 6.7%
Bachelors 46.7%
Masters 26.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Discharge Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Discharge 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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$60,002
Average $66,738/year
$73,145
$5,000
Average $5,562/month
$6,095
$1,154
Average $1,283/week
$1,407
$29
Average $32/hour
$35
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $73,145 $6,095 $1,407 $35
Average $66,738 $5,562 $1,283 $32
25th Percentile $60,002 $5,000 $1,154 $29

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Salary Trends for Discharge Coordinator

Salaries for a Discharge Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $68,013 in 2023 to around $66,894 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Discharge Coordinator salary trends, .

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FAQ about Discharge Coordinator

1. What are the responsibilities of Discharge Coordinator?

Directs daily operation of record processing to ensure that discharge records are properly received, organized, and forwarded to the appropriate physician for completion. Audits medical records to guarantee compliance with institution standards, procedures and policies. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work.

2. What are the skills of Discharge Coordinator

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Planning: An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.

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Geriatrics: Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a medical specialty focused on providing care for the unique health needs of older adults. The term geriatrics originates from the Greek geron meaning "old man", and iatros meaning "healer".

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Computer Literacy: Ability to use computers and related technology efficiently.

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