What are the main factors that influence a Patient Safety Coordinator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Patient Safety Coordinator?

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

How does experience change A Patient Safety Coordinator's salary?

A Patient Safety Coordinator's salary grows with experience: starting around $79,928 for beginners, reaching about $81,817 at mid-level, and approach $86,329 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Patient Safety Coordinator?

Patient Safety Coordinator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Patient Safety Coordinator roles are District of Columbia $89,727, California $89,387, Massachusetts $88,196. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Patient Safety Coordinator roles make?

Salaries for Patient Safety Coordinator level roles vary by specialization: Patient Safety Manager: $101,481; Director of Patient Safety: $101,258; Patient Safety Screener: $83,609; Patient Safety Training Coordinator: $82,500; Patient Safety Specialist: $82,453.

Patient Safety Coordinator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Patient Safety Coordinator make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Patient Safety Coordinator in Delaware is $82,069 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $99,362
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,002 to $91,121
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,747

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Patient Safety Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,121	$7,593	$1,752	$44
Average	$82,069	$6,839	$1,578	$39
25th Percentile	$73,002	$6,084	$1,404	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Patient Safety Coordinator Salaries

A Patient Safety 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 Safety Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Patient Safety 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): $79,928
Early Career (1-2 years): $80,558
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $81,817
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $83,715
Expert (over 8 years): $86,329

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Patient Safety Coordinator	$79,928
Intermediate Level Patient Safety Coordinator	$80,558
Senior Level Patient Safety Coordinator	$81,817
Specialist Level Patient Safety Coordinator	$83,715
Expert Level Patient Safety Coordinator	$86,329

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

District of Columbia: $89,727.
California: $89,387.
Massachusetts: $88,196.

District of Columbia $89,727 California $89,387 Massachusetts $88,196 Washington $87,871 New Jersey $87,839 Alaska $87,725 Connecticut $86,607 New York $86,153

Hawaii $84,703 Rhode Island $84,022 Maryland $83,560 Minnesota $82,928 Colorado $82,685 Illinois $82,604 Oregon $82,296 Delaware $82,069

New Hampshire $81,926 Virginia $81,607 Pennsylvania $80,675 Nevada $80,205 North Dakota $80,051 Michigan $79,808 Wisconsin $79,719 Vermont $79,540

Texas $79,046 Maine $79,014 Arizona $78,965 Ohio $78,908 Georgia $78,163 Indiana $77,790 Wyoming $77,717 Utah $77,604

Iowa $77,555 Kansas $77,166 Louisiana $77,053 North Carolina $77,012 Missouri $76,996 Florida $76,680 Montana $76,510 Nebraska $76,348

Kentucky $76,258 South Carolina $75,934 Tennessee $75,732 Idaho $75,651 New Mexico $75,059 Oklahoma $74,929 Alabama $74,451 South Dakota $73,649

Arkansas $73,211 West Virginia $72,976 Mississippi $72,271

Top Paying Cities for Patient Safety 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:

Lincoln: $81,699
Little Creek: $82,297
Magnolia: $82,179

Lincoln, DE $81,699 Little Creek, DE $82,297 Magnolia, DE $82,179 Milford, DE $81,907 Marydel, DE $82,041 Millsboro, DE $81,357 Millville, DE $81,482 Milton, DE $81,623

Nassau, DE $81,682 Ocean View, DE $81,468 Rehoboth Beach, DE $81,625 Seaford, DE $81,671 Selbyville, DE $81,333 Smyrna, DE $82,354 Viola, DE $81,975 Woodside, DE $82,195

Bear, DE $82,006 Newark, DE $81,975 Claymont, DE $82,143 Delaware City, DE $82,057 Hockessin, DE $81,968 Kirkwood, DE $82,041 Middletown, DE $82,073 Montchanin, DE $81,986

New Castle, DE $81,998 Odessa, DE $82,113 Port Penn, DE $82,169 Rockland, DE $81,994 Saint Georges, DE $82,047 Townsend, DE $82,173 Winterthur, DE $82,004 Lewes, DE $81,655

Wilmington, DE $81,972 Dover, DE $82,297 Dover Afb, DE $81,864 Bethany Beach, DE $81,382 Bethel, DE $81,467 Bridgeville, DE $81,659 Camden Wyoming, DE $82,066 Cheswold, DE $82,271

Clayton, DE $82,273 Dagsboro, DE $81,326 Delmar, DE $81,195 Ellendale, DE $81,442 Felton, DE $81,900 Fenwick Island, DE $81,344 Frankford, DE $81,202 Frederica, DE $81,981

Georgetown, DE $81,295 Greenwood, DE $81,672 Harbeson, DE $81,382 Harrington, DE $81,797 Hartly, DE $82,051 Houston, DE $81,680 Kenton, DE $82,277 Laurel, DE $81,246

Yorklyn, DE $81,992

Patient Safety Coordinator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Patient Safety Coordinator roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Patient Safety Coordinator positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Patient Safety Coordinator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Patient Safety Coordinator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$98,483	$47.0	20%

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

Understanding how a Patient Safety 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 July 01, 2026

$73,002

Average $82,069/year

$91,121

$6,084

Average $6,839/month

$7,593

$1,404

Average $1,578/week

$1,752

$35

Average $39/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,121	$7,593	$1,752	$44
Average	$82,069	$6,839	$1,578	$39
25th Percentile	$73,002	$6,084	$1,404	$35

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