Long Term Care Administrator Salary in the United States

How much does a Long Term Care Administrator make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Long Term Care Administrator in the United States is $84,198 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, a Long Term Care Administrator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,262
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,047 to $91,036
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,805
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Long Term Care Administrator Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $91,036 $7,586 $1,751 $44
Average $84,198 $7,017 $1,619 $40
25th Percentile $74,047 $6,171 $1,424 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Long Term Care Administrator Salaries

A Long Term Care Administrator'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 Long Term Care Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Long Term Care Administrator'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): $58,103
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $64,516
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,903
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $124,155
  • Expert (over 8 years): $140,844
Levels Salary
Environme... Level Long Term Care Administrator$58,103
Environme... Level Long Term Care Administrator$64,516
Long Term... Level Long Term Care Administrator$84,903
Environme... Level Long Term Care Administrator$124,155
Environme... Level Long Term Care Administrator$140,844
$58,103 0 yr
$64,516 < 2 yrs
$84,903 2-4 yrs
$124,155 5-8 yrs
$140,844 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Long Term Care Administrators

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: $106,199
  • San Francisco: $105,037
  • Oakland: $102,823

What Skills Can Increase a Long Term Care Administrator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Risk Management (Mentioned in 6.19% 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.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.68% 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.
  • CPR (Mentioned in 1.4% Job Postings): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Risk Management 6.19%
Microsoft Office 2.68%
CPR 1.4%
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 Long Term Care Administrator's salary.
  • Technical Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Program Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Technical Skills
$92,618
10%
Program Management
$90,934
8%
Risk Management
$90,934
8%
Verbal Communication
$89,250
6%
ISO
$89,250
6%
Innovation
$89,250
6%
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Long Term Care Administrator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Long Term Care Administrator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Long Term Care Administrator positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Long Term Care Administrator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Long Term Care Administrator

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$109,458$53.030%
Pharmaceuticals$105,248$51.025%
Financial Services$101,038$49.020%
Software & Networking$96,828$47.015%

How Education impacts a Long Term Care Administrator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Long Term Care Administrators enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree 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 Long Term Care Administrator with a Bachelor's Degree is between $91,965 and $98,722).

Long Term Care Administrator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Long Term Care Administrator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 20.0%
High School 20.0%
Associates 6.7%
Bachelors 33.3%
Masters 40.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Long Term Care Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Long Term Care Administrator'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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Long Term Care Administrator

Salaries for a Long Term Care Administrator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $79,715 in 2023 to around $79,069 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Long Term Care Administrator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Long Term Care Administrator Over Time

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2023
$79,715
2024
$79,499
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$79,069
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