Surgery Coordinator Salary in the United States

How much does a Surgery Coordinator make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Surgery Coordinator in the United States is $39,906 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $47,370
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,693 to $43,813
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,857
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Surgery Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $43,813 $3,651 $843 $21
Average $39,906 $3,326 $767 $19
25th Percentile $35,693 $2,974 $686 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Surgery Coordinator Salaries

A Surgery 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Surgery 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: $50,334
  • San Francisco: $49,839
  • Oakland: $48,733

What Skills Can Increase a Surgery Coordinator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 35.64% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Prior Authorization (Mentioned in 2.45% Job Postings): Prior authorization is a utilization management process used by some health insurance companies in the United States to determine if they will cover a prescribed procedure, service, or medication.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.25% 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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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 35.64%
Prior Authorization 2.45%
Microsoft Office 1.25%
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 Surgery Coordinator's salary.
  • Acute Care: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Acute Care
$47,089
18%
Decision Making
$44,296
11%
Commitment
$43,897
10%
Effective Communication
$42,700
7%
Patient Safety
$42,700
7%
Collaboration
$42,700
7%
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How Education impacts a Surgery Coordinator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Surgery Coordinators 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 Surgery Coordinator with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $43,764 and $45,963).

Surgery Coordinator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Surgery Coordinator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 63.1%
High School 63.1%
Associates 21.3%
Bachelors 13.1%
Masters 2.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Surgery Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Surgery 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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Surgery Coordinator

Salaries for a Surgery Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $41,771 in 2023 to around $42,190 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Surgery Coordinator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Surgery Coordinator Over Time

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$41,771
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$43,250
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$42,190
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