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Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare Salary in the United States

How much does a Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare in the United States is $77,808 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, a Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,818
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,906 to $79,907
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,801
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Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
Pay
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75th Percentile $79,907 $6,659 $1,537 $38
Average $77,808 $6,484 $1,496 $37
25th Percentile $68,906 $5,742 $1,325 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare Salaries

A Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare'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 Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare'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:

  • Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare (2-4 years): $77,808
  • Risk Management Analyst II - Healthcare (4-7 years): $102,111
  • Risk Management Director - Healthcare (7+ years): $145,011
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare2-4 years$77,808
Risk Management Analyst II - Healthcare4-7 years$102,111
Risk Management Director - Healthcare7+ years$145,011
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Top Paying Cities for Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcares

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: $98,139
  • San Francisco: $97,174
  • Oakland: $95,019

What Skills Can Increase a Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Risk Management (Mentioned in 27.67% Job Postings): Risk management is the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of risks (defined in ISO 31000 as the effect of uncertainty on objectives) followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities. Risks can come from various sources including uncertainty in financial markets, threats from project failures (at any phase in design, development, production, or sustainment life-cycles), legal liabilities, credit risk, accidents, natural causes and disasters, deliberate attack from an adversary, or events of uncertain or unpredictable root-cause. There are two types of events i.e. negative events can be classified as risks while positive events are classified as opportunities. Several risk management standards have been developed including the Project Management Institute, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, actuarial societies, and ISO standards. Methods, definitions and goals vary widely according to whether the risk management method is in the context of project management, security, engineering, industrial processes, financial portfolios, actuarial assessments, or public health and safety.
  • Financial Services (Mentioned in 1.15% Job Postings): A services provided by the finance industry, which encompasses a broad range of businesses that manage money. These services involve banking, brokerage, mortgages, credit cards, payment services, real estate, investment funds, taxes and accounting.
  • Security Systems (Mentioned in 0.87% Job Postings): Security and protection system, any of various means or devices designed to guard persons and property against a broad range of hazards, including crime, fire, accidents, espionage, sabotage, subversion, and attack.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Risk Management 27.67%
Financial Services 1.15%
Security Systems 0.87%
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 a Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare's salary.
  • Risk Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Cybersecurity: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Information Security: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Risk Analysis
$95,704
23%
Cybersecurity
$93,370
20%
Information Security
$89,479
15%
Treasury
$88,701
14%
Investment Banking
$87,923
13%
Consulting
$87,145
12%
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How Education impacts a Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcares 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 a Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare with a No Diploma is between $70,919 and $76,033).

Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.2%
High School 4.2%
Associates 8.3%
Bachelors 45.8%
Masters 37.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare'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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Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare Salary Growth & Career Path

For a Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Risk Management Analyst II - Healthcare role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $102,111 - a projected growth of 31% over your current level.

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FAQ about Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare

1. Where can a Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare earn the most?

A Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare'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 Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare is $98,139.

2. What is the highest pay for Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare?

The highest pay for Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare is $81,818.

3. What is the lowest pay for Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare?

The lowest pay for Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare is $60,801.

4. What are the responsibilities of Risk Management Analyst I - Healthcare?

Provides data analysis and builds risk models to support risk programs and activities. Prepares reports needed to comply with clinical, environmental, and privacy compliance regulations. Identifies loss trends by analyzing incident reports, claim and insurance data. Utilizes advanced data analysis tools and techniques. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience.

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