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Hourly Wage for Infection Control Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Infection Control Manager make hourly?

As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for an Infection Control Manager in the United States is $60, which translates to an annual salary of about $124,525.

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): $71 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53 to $66 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47 per hour
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Infection Control Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $136,355 $11,363 $2,622 $66
Average $124,525 $10,377 $2,395 $60
25th Percentile $110,425 $9,202 $2,124 $53
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Key Factors That Influence Infection Control Manager Salaries

An Infection Control Manager'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 Infection Control Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Infection Control Manager'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): $118,212
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $119,264
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $120,947
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $123,052
  • Expert (over 8 years): $126,291
Levels Salary
Entry Level Infection Control Manager$118,212
Intermediate Level Infection Control Manager$119,264
Senior Level Infection Control Manager$120,947
Specialist Level Infection Control Manager$123,052
Expert Level Infection Control Manager$126,291
$118,212 0 yr
$119,264 < 2 yrs
$120,947 2-4 yrs
$123,052 5-8 yrs
$126,291 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Infection Control Managers

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: $157,063
  • San Francisco: $155,344
  • Oakland: $152,070

What Skills Can Increase an Infection Control Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.43% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Credit Card (Mentioned in 2.45% Job Postings): A credit card is a type of credit facility, provided by banks that allow customers to borrow funds within a pre-approved credit limit.
  • Patient Safety (Mentioned in 1.4% Job Postings): Patient safety is a discipline and responsibility that emphasizes safety in health care through the prevention, reduction, reporting, and analysis of medical error that often leads to adverse effects. The frequency and magnitude of avoidable adverse events experienced by patients was not well known until the 1990s, when multiple countries reported staggering numbers of patients harmed and killed by medical errors. Recognizing that healthcare errors impact 1 in every 10 patients around the world, the World Health Organization calls patient safety an endemic concern. Indeed, patient safety has emerged as a distinct healthcare discipline supported by an immature yet developing scientific framework. There is a significant transdisciplinary body of theoretical and research literature that informs the science of patient safety. At the same time, efforts are being made to anchor patient safety more firmly in medical education. The resulting patient safety knowledge continually informs improvement efforts such as: applying lessons learned from business and industry, adopting innovative technologies, educating providers and consumers, enhancing error reporting systems, and developing new economic incentives.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 5.43%
Credit Card 2.45%
Patient Safety 1.4%
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 an Infection Control Manager's salary.
  • Outpatient Surgery: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Pediatric: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Strategic Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Outpatient Surgery
$140,713
13%
Pediatric
$138,223
11%
Strategic Planning
$135,732
9%
Aseptic Technique
$133,242
7%
Innovation
$133,242
7%
Patient Safety
$131,997
6%
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How Education impacts an Infection Control Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Infection Control Managers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Infection Control Manager with a No Diploma is between $111,296 and $119,391).

Infection Control Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Infection Control Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 50.0%
High School 50.0%
Associates 50.0%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 50.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Infection Control Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Infection Control Manager'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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Infection Control Manager

Salaries for an Infection Control Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $130,796 in 2023 to around $127,837 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Infection Control Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Infection Control Manager Over Time

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2023
$130,796
2024
$129,329
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FAQ about Infection Control Manager

1. What are the responsibilities of Infection Control Manager?

Manages the infection control department of a facility. Implements infection control policies, procedures, and protocols designed to reduce or eliminate outbreaks. Conducts thorough investigations to determine the source and cause of outbreaks and implements appropriate control measures. Assesses compliance with established standards and identifies areas for improvement. Provides training to staff on infection control principles and best practices. Requires a bachelor's degree. May require Certification in Infection Control (CIC). Typically reports to a director. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.

2. What are the skills of Infection Control Manager

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.

1.)

Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Credit Card: A credit card is a type of credit facility, provided by banks that allow customers to borrow funds within a pre-approved credit limit.

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Patient Safety: Patient safety is a discipline and responsibility that emphasizes safety in health care through the prevention, reduction, reporting, and analysis of medical error that often leads to adverse effects. The frequency and magnitude of avoidable adverse events experienced by patients was not well known until the 1990s, when multiple countries reported staggering numbers of patients harmed and killed by medical errors. Recognizing that healthcare errors impact 1 in every 10 patients around the world, the World Health Organization calls patient safety an endemic concern. Indeed, patient safety has emerged as a distinct healthcare discipline supported by an immature yet developing scientific framework. There is a significant transdisciplinary body of theoretical and research literature that informs the science of patient safety. At the same time, efforts are being made to anchor patient safety more firmly in medical education. The resulting patient safety knowledge continually informs improvement efforts such as: applying lessons learned from business and industry, adopting innovative technologies, educating providers and consumers, enhancing error reporting systems, and developing new economic incentives.

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