Adult Case Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Adult Case Manager make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adult Case Manager in the United States is $81,185 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, an Adult Case Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $99,786
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,896 to $90,921
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,349
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Adult Case Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $90,921 $7,577 $1,748 $44
Average $81,185 $6,765 $1,561 $39
25th Percentile $72,896 $6,075 $1,402 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Adult Case Manager Salaries

An Adult Case Manager'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 Adult Case Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Adult Case Manager'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): $76,346
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $76,985
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $77,879
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $79,427
  • Expert (over 8 years): $82,132
Levels Salary
Entry Level Adult Case Manager$76,346
Intermediate Level Adult Case Manager$76,985
Senior Level Adult Case Manager$77,879
Specialist Level Adult Case Manager$79,427
Expert Level Adult Case Manager$82,132
$76,346 0 yr
$76,985 < 2 yrs
$77,879 2-4 yrs
$79,427 5-8 yrs
$82,132 > 8 yrs
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How Do Adult Case Manager 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 Adult Case Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $89,888.
  • California: $89,547.
  • Massachusetts: $88,354.

Top Paying Cities for Adult Case Managers

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: $102,399
  • San Francisco: $101,392
  • Oakland: $99,143

What Skills Can Increase an Adult Case Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 6.43% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Discharge Planning (Mentioned in 2.3% Job Postings): Developing a personalized plan to ensure the smooth transition of a patient from a health organization to the patient's home or residential care.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.67% 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.
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Planning 6.43%
Discharge Planning 2.3%
Microsoft Office 1.67%
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 an Adult Case Manager's salary.
  • Utilization Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Managed Care: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Utilization Management
$86,868
7%
Managed Care
$85,244
5%
Verbal Communication
$84,433
4%
Analysis
$84,433
4%
Interviewing
$84,433
4%
Discharge Planning
$84,433
4%
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Adult Case Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Adult Case Manager'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Adult Case Manager

Salaries for an Adult Case Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $56,451 in 2023 to around $55,783 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Adult Case Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Adult Case Manager Over Time

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