Patient Recruitment Coordinator Salary in the United States

How much does a Patient Recruitment Coordinator make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Patient Recruitment Coordinator in the United States is $55,906 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a Patient Recruitment Coordinator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,926
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,316 to $60,627
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,226
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View as table View as graph 25% $50,316 10% $45,226 90% $64,926 75% $60,627 $55,906 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Patient Recruitment Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $60,627 $5,052 $1,166 $29
Average $55,906 $4,659 $1,075 $27
25th Percentile $50,316 $4,193 $968 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Patient Recruitment Coordinator Salaries

A Patient Recruitment 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Patient Recruitment Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Patient Recruitment 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $57,070
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $63,096
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $78,927
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $96,259
  • Expert (over 8 years): $73,084
Levels Salary
Patient R... Level Patient Recruitment Coordinator$57,070
Billing A... Level Patient Recruitment Coordinator$63,096
Billing A... Level Patient Recruitment Coordinator$78,927
Billing A... Level Patient Recruitment Coordinator$96,259
Billing S... Level Patient Recruitment Coordinator$73,084
$57,070 0 yr
$63,096 < 2 yrs
$78,927 2-4 yrs
$96,259 5-8 yrs
$73,084 > 8 yrs
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How Do Patient Recruitment Coordinator Salaries Vary from State to State?

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 Patient Recruitment Coordinators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $61,899.
  • California: $61,664.
  • Massachusetts: $60,842.

Top Paying Cities for Patient Recruitment 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: $70,514
  • San Francisco: $69,742
  • Oakland: $68,272

What Skills Can Increase a Patient Recruitment Coordinator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 3.64% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.36% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Microsoft Excel (Mentioned in 1.2% Job Postings): Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. It features calculation or computation capabilities, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 3.64%
Microsoft Office 2.36%
Microsoft Excel 1.2%
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 Patient Recruitment Coordinator's salary.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Accountability
$61,496
10%
Consulting
$59,819
7%
Analysis
$59,260
6%
Accounts Payable
$59,260
6%
Innovation
$58,701
5%
Collaboration
$58,701
5%
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Patient Recruitment Coordinator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Patient Recruitment Coordinator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Patient Recruitment Coordinator positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Patient Recruitment Coordinator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Patient Recruitment Coordinator

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$67,087$32.020%
Biotechnology$64,291$31.015%
Software & Networking$63,732$31.014%
Pharmaceuticals$62,614$30.012%
Aerospace & Defense$61,496$30.010%

Patient Recruitment Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Patient Recruitment 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Patient Recruitment Coordinator

Salaries for a Patient Recruitment Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,190 in 2023 to around $52,907 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Patient Recruitment Coordinator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Patient Recruitment Coordinator Over Time

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$53,190
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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Patient Recruitment Coordinator

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Patient Recruitment Coordinator?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Patient Recruitment Coordinator roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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