Patient Engagement Lead Salary in the United States

How much does a Patient Engagement Lead make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Patient Engagement Lead in the United States is $62,410 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,833
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,235 to $67,866
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,791
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Patient Engagement Lead Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $67,866 $5,656 $1,305 $33
Average $62,410 $5,201 $1,200 $30
25th Percentile $54,235 $4,520 $1,043 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Patient Engagement Lead Salaries

A Patient Engagement Lead'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 Patient Engagement Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Patient Engagement Lead'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): $60,480
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $62,009
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,774
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $64,015
  • Expert (over 8 years): $64,416
Levels Salary
Entry Level Patient Engagement Lead$60,480
Intermediate Level Patient Engagement Lead$62,009
Senior Level Patient Engagement Lead$63,774
Specialist Level Patient Engagement Lead$64,015
Expert Level Patient Engagement Lead$64,416
$60,480 0 yr
$62,009 < 2 yrs
$63,774 2-4 yrs
$64,015 5-8 yrs
$64,416 > 8 yrs
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How Do Patient Engagement Lead 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 Engagement Leads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $69,100.
  • California: $68,838.
  • Massachusetts: $67,921.

Top Paying Cities for Patient Engagement Leads

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: $78,718
  • San Francisco: $77,944
  • Oakland: $76,215

What Skills Can Increase a Patient Engagement Lead's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Coordination (Mentioned in 12.68% Job Postings): Ability to plan, execute, and adjust job duties to achieve business goals.
  • Patient Satisfaction (Mentioned in 3.76% Job Postings): Patient satisfaction is a measure of the extent to which a patient is content with the health care which they received from their health care provider.
  • Financial Management (Mentioned in 1.88% Job Postings): Financial management focuses on ratios, equities and debts. It is useful for portfolio management,distribution of dividend,capital raising,hedging and looking after fluctuations in foreign currency and product cycles.Financial managers are the people who will do research and based on the research, decide what sort of capital to obtain in order to fund the company's assets as well as maximizing the value of the firm for all the stakeholders. It also refers to the efficient and effective management of money (funds) in such a manner as to accomplish the objectives of the organization. It is the specialized function directly associated with the top management. The significance of this function is not seen in the 'Line' but also in the capacity of the 'Staff' in overall of a company. It has been defined differently by different experts in the field. The term typically applies to an organization or company's financial strategy, while personal finance or financial life management refers to an individual's management strategy. It includes how to raise the capital and how to allocate capital, i.e. capital budgeting. Not only for long term budgeting, but also how to allocate the short term resources like current liabilities. It also deals with the dividend policies of the share holders.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Coordination 12.68%
Patient Satisfaction 3.76%
Financial Management 1.88%
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 Engagement Lead's salary.
  • Community Liaison: Can increase your salary by up to 51%.
  • Dedication: Can increase your salary by up to 46%.
  • Financial Management: Can increase your salary by up to 32%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Community Liaison
$94,239
51%
Dedication
$91,119
46%
Financial Management
$82,381
32%
Planning
$76,140
22%
Managed Care
$73,644
18%
Case Management
$70,523
13%
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How Education impacts a Patient Engagement Lead's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Patient Engagement Leads 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 Engagement Lead with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $62,569 and $68,451).

Patient Engagement Lead Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Patient Engagement Lead
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 39.5%
High School 39.5%
Associates 37.2%
Bachelors 20.9%
Masters 2.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Patient Engagement Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Patient Engagement Lead'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 Patient Engagement Lead

Salaries for a Patient Engagement Lead can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $59,446 in 2023 to around $59,289 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Patient Engagement Lead salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Patient Engagement Lead Over Time

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2023
$59,446
2024
$59,913
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$59,289
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2024 $59,913
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