Patient Care Administrator Salary in the United States

How much does a Patient Care Administrator make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Patient Care Administrator in the United States is $95,311 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $114,681
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,480 to $105,450
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,440
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Patient Care Administrator Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $105,450 $8,788 $2,028 $51
Average $95,311 $7,943 $1,833 $46
25th Percentile $86,480 $7,207 $1,663 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Patient Care Administrator Salaries

A Patient Care Administrator'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 Patient Care Administrators

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: $120,215
  • San Francisco: $118,899
  • Oakland: $116,393

What Skills Can Increase a Patient Care Administrator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Coordination (Mentioned in 5.73% Job Postings): Ability to plan, execute, and adjust job duties to achieve business goals.
  • Acute Care (Mentioned in 2.16% Job Postings): Acute care is a branch of secondary health care where a patient receives active but short-term treatment for a severe injury or episode of illness, an urgent medical condition, or during recovery from surgery. In medical terms, care for acute health conditions is the opposite from chronic care, or longer term care. Acute care services are generally delivered by teams of health care professionals from a range of medical and surgical specialties. Acute care may require a stay in a hospital emergency department, ambulatory surgery center, urgent care centre or other short-term stay facility, along with the assistance of diagnostic services, surgery, or follow-up outpatient care in the community. Hospital-based acute inpatient care typically has the goal of discharging patients as soon as they are deemed healthy and stable. Acute care settings include emergency department, intensive care, coronary care, cardiology, neonatal intensive care, and many general areas where the patient could become acutely unwell and require stabilization and transfer to another higher dependency unit for further treatment.
  • Front Office (Mentioned in 1.57% Job Postings): The front office represents the customer-facing division of a firm. For example, customer service, sales, and industry experts who provide advisory services are considered part of a firm's front office operations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Coordination 5.73%
Acute Care 2.16%
Front Office 1.57%
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 Patient Care Administrator's salary.
  • Managed Care: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Care Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Physical Therapy: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Managed Care
$99,123
4%
Care Management
$99,123
4%
Physical Therapy
$98,170
3%
Acute Care
$98,170
3%
Discharge Planning
$98,170
3%
Leadership
$97,217
2%
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Patient Care Administrator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Patient Care Administrator roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Insurance, offers compensation 15% above the average. Conversely, Patient Care Administrator positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Patient Care Administrator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Patient Care Administrator

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Insurance$109,607$53.015%
Healthcare$100,076$48.05%

How Education impacts a Patient Care Administrator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Patient Care Administrators 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 Patient Care Administrator with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $90,703 and $95,494).

Patient Care Administrator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Patient Care Administrator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 5.2%
Associates 13.8%
Bachelors 57.3%
Masters 22.5%
Doctorate 0.5%
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Patient Care Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Patient Care Administrator'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Patient Care Administrator

Salaries for a Patient Care Administrator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $213,525 in 2023 to around $207,412 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Patient Care Administrator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Patient Care Administrator Over Time

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2023
$213,525
2024
$213,872
2025
$207,412
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2023 $213,525
2024 $213,872
2025 $207,412
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  • Maryhaven, Inc.

    Columbus, OH

    Maryhaven, Inc. | Columbus, OH

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  • giftHEALTH Inc

    Columbus, OH

    giftHEALTH Inc | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Description. About Us. At Gifthealth, we're revolutionizing the way people experience healthcare by simplifying the proce... more

    9 Days Ago

  • Hand and Microsurgery Associates

    Columbus, OH

    Hand and Microsurgery Associates | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Patient Care Coordinator – Orthopedics & Hand SurgeryPosition SummaryAre you someone who enjoys helping people, solving p... more

    9 Days Ago

  • DaVita Inc

    Columbus, OH

    DaVita Inc | Columbus, OH

    Patient Care Technician - Skilled Nursing Dialysis (DSD). Are you looking to build long-term relationships with teammates and patients. Join DaVita Kidney ... more

    10 Days Ago

  • Orsini Healthcare

    Columbus, OH

    Orsini Healthcare | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Careers with real impact. Every role at Orsini moves a patient closer to life-changing therapy. We partner with biopharma... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Nationwide Childrens Hospital

    Columbus, OH

    Nationwide Childrens Hospital | Columbus, OH

    Job Title. Performs basic supportive care to specified patients and families under the direction and supervision of an RN or Care Manager. Collects, docume... more

    9 Days Ago

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FAQ about Patient Care Administrator

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Patient Care Administrator?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Patient Care Administrator roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

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