Patient Safety Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Patient Safety Associate make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Patient Safety Associate in the United States is $35,191 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $40,453
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,722 to $37,945
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,475
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Patient Safety Associate Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $37,945 $3,162 $730 $18
Average $35,191 $2,933 $677 $17
25th Percentile $32,722 $2,727 $629 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Patient Safety Associate Salaries

A Patient Safety Associate'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 Do Patient Safety Associate 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 Safety Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $38,963.
  • California: $38,815.
  • Massachusetts: $38,298.

Top Paying Cities for Patient Safety Associates

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: $44,386
  • San Francisco: $43,900
  • Oakland: $42,975

What Skills Can Increase a Patient Safety Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 3.33% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Long Term Care (Mentioned in 4.24% Job Postings): Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet patients' needs over a period of time. It is common for long-term care to provide custodial and non-skilled care, such as assisting with normal daily tasks like dressing, feeding, using the bathroom. Increasingly, long-term care involves providing a level of medical care that requires the expertise of skilled practitioners to address the multiple chronic conditions associated with older populations. Long-term care can be provided at home, in the community, in assisted living facilities or in nursing homes. Long-term care may be needed by people of any age, although it is a more common need for senior citizens.
  • Geriatrics (Mentioned in 2.77% Job Postings): Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a medical specialty focused on providing care for the unique health needs of older adults. The term geriatrics originates from the Greek geron meaning "old man", and iatros meaning "healer".
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Commitment 3.33%
Long Term Care 4.24%
Geriatrics 2.77%
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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 Safety Associate's salary.
  • Organizational Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Organizational Skills
 $38,006
8%
Innovation
 $37,302
6%
Coordination
 $37,302
6%
Integrity
 $37,302
6%
Initiative
 $36,950
5%
Cardiac
 $36,950
5%
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Patient Safety Associate Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Patient Safety Associate roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 25% above the average. Conversely, Patient Safety Associate positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Patient Safety Associate as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Patient Safety Associate

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$43,988$21.025%

How Education impacts a Patient Safety Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Patient Safety Associates enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Patient Safety Associate with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $32,144 and $34,088).

Patient Safety Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Patient Safety Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.1%
High School 68.5%
Associates 14.6%
Bachelors 12.9%
Masters 1.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Patient Safety Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Patient Safety Associate'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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$32,722
Average $35,191/year
$37,945
$2,727
Average $2,933/month
$3,162
$629
Average $677/week
$730
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Average $17/hour
$18
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $37,945 $3,162 $730 $18
Average $35,191 $2,933 $677 $17
25th Percentile $32,722 $2,727 $629 $16

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Salary Trends for Patient Safety Associate

Salaries for a Patient Safety Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $40,555 in 2023 to around $40,377 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Patient Safety Associate salary trends, .

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$40,555
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$40,848
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FAQ about Patient Safety Associate

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Patient Safety Associate?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Patient Safety Associate roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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