As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Contact Tracer in the US is $46,058, equivalent to $22 per hour, $886 weekly, or $3,838 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Contact Tracer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Contact Tracer in the US vary widely, spanning from $38,243 to $55,741. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,968) and 75th percentile ($51,127), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,741 per year. This $9,159 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Customer Care, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Contact Tracer often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 34 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Contact Tracer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Contact Tracer Salary $38,243 US April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Contact Tracer Salary $41,968 US April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Contact Tracer Salary $46,058 US April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Contact Tracer Salary $51,127 US April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Contact Tracer Salary $55,741 US April 01, 2026
25% $41,968 10% $38,243 90% $55,741 75% $51,127 $46,058 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Contact Tracer ?

Conducts confidential phone interviews with individuals identified as potential contacts of persons that have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Locates individuals who may be difficult to reach and engages them in a directed discussion using a script or check list to collect the information needed to determine if a contact needs to be quarantined. Understands and clearly explains medical terms and concepts such as exposure, infectious period, pre-symptomatic, asymptomatic, etc. that are used to determine the appropriate course of action for the individual. Records detailed information in database ...

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