Triage Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Triage Manager make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Triage Manager in the United States is $152,238 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $200,996
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $129,094 to $177,760
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $108,023
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Triage Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $177,760 $14,813 $3,418 $85
Average $152,238 $12,687 $2,928 $73
25th Percentile $129,094 $10,758 $2,483 $62
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Key Factors That Influence Triage Manager Salaries

A Triage Manager'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 Triage Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Triage Manager'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): $63,399
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $87,066
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $153,846
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $208,266
  • Expert (over 8 years): $250,666
Levels Salary
Insurance... Level Triage Manager$63,399
Insurance... Level Triage Manager$87,066
Triage Ma... Level Triage Manager$153,846
Insurance... Level Triage Manager$208,266
Insurance... Level Triage Manager$250,666
$63,399 0 yr
$87,066 < 2 yrs
$153,846 2-4 yrs
$208,266 5-8 yrs
$250,666 > 8 yrs
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How Do Triage Manager 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 Triage Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $168,558.
  • California: $167,919.
  • Massachusetts: $165,681.

Top Paying Cities for Triage Managers

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: $192,018
  • San Francisco: $190,130
  • Oakland: $185,913

What Skills Can Increase a Triage Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Flexibility (Mentioned in 5.66% Job Postings): Adapting, responding to, and dealing with the changing environment and new situations.
  • Financial Literacy (Mentioned in 5.45% Job Postings): Financial literacy is the confident understanding of concepts including saving, investing and debt that leads to an overall sense of financial well-being and self-trust.
  • Brokerage (Mentioned in 1.62% Job Postings): A brokerage provides intermediary services in various areas, e.g., investing, obtaining a loan, or purchasing real estate.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Flexibility 5.66%
Financial Literacy 5.45%
Brokerage 1.62%
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 Triage Manager's salary.
  • Legal Compliance: Can increase your salary by up to 35%.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Goal Oriented: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Legal Compliance
$205,521
35%
Coaching
$187,253
23%
Goal Oriented
$173,551
14%
Cold Calling
$172,029
13%
Negotiating
$170,507
12%
Cold Call
$165,939
9%
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Triage Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Triage Manager'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 Triage Manager

Salaries for a Triage Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $103,947 in 2023 to around $103,214 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Triage Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Triage Manager Over Time

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