How much does a Patient Navigator make in Los Angeles, CA? The average Patient Navigator salary in Los Angeles, CA is $62,988 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $54,364 and $77,052. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Patient Navigator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Patient Navigator Salary $46,511 Los Angeles,CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Patient Navigator Salary $54,364 Los Angeles,CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Patient Navigator Salary $62,988 Los Angeles,CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Patient Navigator Salary $77,052 Los Angeles,CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Patient Navigator Salary $89,857 Los Angeles,CA March 26, 2024
25% $54,364 10% $46,511 90% $89,857 75% $77,052 $62,988 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Patient Navigator

Patient Navigator supports patients and their families with educational resources about their diseases and helps to navigate the many paths of a healthcare diagnostic and treatment process. Provides age and culturally appropriate information and resources during the diagnostic evaluation. Being a Patient Navigator identifies support groups appropriate for patients and families and coordinates scheduling. Removes obstacles to treatment by scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, arranging transportation, child care, translation, and other needed services. Additionally, Patient Navigator tracks and documents metrics and outcomes. RN is not required but experience in healthcare or social services support is typical. May require an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Patient Navigator works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Patient Navigator typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Patient Navigator

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For Patient Navigator, the first career path typically progresses to Operating Room Supervisor.

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Patient Relations Supervisor position, and then progresses to Patient Relations Manager.

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Patient Navigator salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Patient Navigator, the highest Patient Navigator salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Patient Navigator salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Patient Navigator salary is in Miami, FL, where the Patient Navigator salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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