Prior Authorization Coordinator Salary in the United States

How much does a Prior Authorization Coordinator make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Prior Authorization Coordinator in the United States is $48,676 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,683
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,899 to $54,437
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,550
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Prior Authorization Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

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Weekly
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75th Percentile $54,437 $4,536 $1,047 $26
Average $48,676 $4,056 $936 $23
25th Percentile $43,899 $3,658 $844 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Prior Authorization Coordinator Salaries

A Prior Authorization 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 Prior Authorization Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Prior Authorization 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): $46,487
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $46,818
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,663
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $53,876
  • Expert (over 8 years): $54,157
Levels Salary
Entry Level Prior Authorization Coordinator$46,487
Intermediate Level Prior Authorization Coordinator$46,818
Senior Level Prior Authorization Coordinator$49,663
Specialist Level Prior Authorization Coordinator$53,876
Expert Level Prior Authorization Coordinator$54,157
$46,487 0 yr
$46,818 < 2 yrs
$49,663 2-4 yrs
$53,876 5-8 yrs
$54,157 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Prior Authorization 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:

  • San Jose: $61,395
  • San Francisco: $60,792
  • Oakland: $59,443

What Skills Can Increase a Prior Authorization Coordinator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.25% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Lead Generation (Mentioned in 3.86% Job Postings): In marketing, lead generation (/ˈliːd/) is the initiation of consumer interest or enquiry into products or services of a business. Leads can be created for purposes such as list building, e-newsletter list acquisition or for sales leads. The methods for generating leads typically fall under the umbrella of advertising, but may also include non-paid sources such as organic search engine results or referrals from existing customers. Leads may come from various sources or activities, for example, digitally via the Internet, through personal referrals, through telephone calls either by the company or telemarketers, through advertisements, and events. A 2015 study found that 89% of respondents cited email as the most-used channel for generating leads, followed by content marketing, search engine, and finally events. A study from 2014 found that direct traffic, search engines, and web referrals were the three most popular online channels for lead generation, accounting for 93% of leads.
  • Field Marketing (Mentioned in 2.1% Job Postings): Field marketing is a method highly-trained professionals use to build brands, customer relationships, and lead generation for a client or company.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 7.25%
Lead Generation 3.86%
Field Marketing 2.1%
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 Prior Authorization Coordinator's salary.
  • Networking: Can increase your salary by up to 46%.
  • Lead Generation: Can increase your salary by up to 31%.
  • Insurance Sales: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Networking
$71,067
46%
Lead Generation
$63,766
31%
Insurance Sales
$58,898
21%
Onboarding
$57,925
19%
Presentation
$56,951
17%
HRIS
$56,465
16%
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Prior Authorization Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Prior Authorization 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 February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Prior Authorization Coordinator

Salaries for a Prior Authorization Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $51,381 in 2023 to around $49,078 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Prior Authorization Coordinator salary trends, .

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