As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Provider Relations Director in the United States is $159,136 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $77.
However, a Provider Relations Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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Provider Relations Director Salaries by Percentile
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Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
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| 75th Percentile | $165,934 | $13,828 | $3,191 | $80 |
| Average | $159,136 | $13,261 | $3,060 | $77 |
| 25th Percentile | $147,275 | $12,273 | $2,832 | $71 |
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A Provider Relations 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.
Experience is a primary driver of a Provider Relations 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:
| Job Role | Years of Experience | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Provider Relations Representative | 2-4 years | $58,607 |
| Provider Relations Representative, Sr. | 4-7 years | $70,603 |
| Provider Relations Supervisor | 7+ years | $74,965 |
| Provider Relations Manager | 7+ years | $110,713 |
| Provider Relations Director | 7+ years | $159,136 |
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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 Provider Relations Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
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:
Understanding how a Provider Relations 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.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $165,934 | $13,828 | $3,191 | $80 |
| Average | $159,136 | $13,261 | $3,060 | $77 |
| 25th Percentile | $147,275 | $12,273 | $2,832 | $71 |
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A Provider Relations Director's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Provider Relations Director earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Provider Relations Director is $200,718.
The highest pay for Provider Relations Director is $172,123.
The lowest pay for Provider Relations Director is $136,476.
Directs and oversees the activities to support and foster positive relationships with healthcare providers within a network. Develops operational policies and procedures to resolve inquiries about referrals, eligibility, credentialing, and other policy matters and ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner. Develops service relationships with physicians, providers, and administrators of a provider network to understand feedback and implement network improvements. Remains knowledgeable on industry trends and recruits healthcare providers to strengthen and grow the network. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.
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