Quality Improvement Coordinator Salary in the United States

How much does a Quality Improvement Coordinator make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Improvement Coordinator in the United States is $85,896 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,429
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,363 to $95,073
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,594
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View as table View as graph 25% $77,363 10% $69,594 90% $103,429 75% $95,073 $85,896 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Quality Improvement Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $95,073 $7,923 $1,828 $46
Average $85,896 $7,158 $1,652 $41
25th Percentile $77,363 $6,447 $1,488 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Quality Improvement Coordinator Salaries

A Quality Improvement 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.

How Experience Level Affects Quality Improvement Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Improvement 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): $70,106
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $85,221
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,145
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,684
  • Expert (over 8 years): $155,751
Levels Salary
Quality A... Level Quality Improvement Coordinator$70,106
Quality I... Level Quality Improvement Coordinator$85,221
Quality A... Level Quality Improvement Coordinator$103,145
Quality A... Level Quality Improvement Coordinator$128,684
Quality A... Level Quality Improvement Coordinator$155,751
$70,106 0 yr
$85,221 < 2 yrs
$103,145 2-4 yrs
$128,684 5-8 yrs
$155,751 > 8 yrs
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How Do Quality Improvement Coordinator 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 Quality Improvement Coordinators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $95,103.
  • California: $94,743.
  • Massachusetts: $93,480.

Top Paying Cities for Quality Improvement 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: $108,340
  • San Francisco: $107,154
  • Oakland: $104,896

What Skills Can Increase a Quality Improvement Coordinator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.23% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Quality Control (Mentioned in 2.37% Job Postings): Developing and implementing a set of procedures intended to maintain the quality of a product and reduce any risks or errors.
  • Internal Audit (Mentioned in 1.83% Job Postings): Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value to and improve an organization's operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. Internal auditing achieves this by providing insight and recommendations based on analyses and assessments of data and business processes. With commitment to integrity and accountability, internal auditing provides value to governing bodies and senior management as an objective source of independent advice. Professionals called internal auditors are employed by organizations to perform the internal auditing activity. The scope of internal auditing within an organization is broad and may involve topics such as an organization's governance, risk management and management controls over: efficiency/effectiveness of operations (including safeguarding of assets), the reliability of financial and management reporting, and compliance with laws and regulations. Internal auditing may also involve conducting proactive fraud audits to identify potentially fraudulent acts; participating in fraud investigations under the direction of fraud investigation professionals, and conducting post investigation fraud audits to identify control breakdowns and establish financial loss.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 5.23%
Quality Control 2.37%
Internal Audit 1.83%
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 Quality Improvement Coordinator's salary.
  • Change Control: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Change Control
$90,190
5%
Agile
$89,331
4%
Project Management
$89,331
4%
Test Plans
$88,472
3%
SQL
$88,472
3%
Quality Management System
$88,472
3%
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Quality Improvement Coordinator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Quality Improvement Coordinator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Quality Improvement Coordinator positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Quality Improvement Coordinator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Quality Improvement Coordinator

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$107,369$52.025%
Energy & Utilities$103,075$50.020%
Financial Services$98,780$47.015%
Insurance$96,203$46.012%
Business Services$94,485$45.010%

How Education impacts a Quality Improvement Coordinator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Quality Improvement Coordinators enter the field with a Associate's Degree 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 Quality Improvement Coordinator with a Associate's Degree is between $80,042 and $84,629).

Quality Improvement Coordinator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Quality Improvement Coordinator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.4%
High School 15.6%
Associates 7.6%
Bachelors 54.7%
Masters 21.3%
Doctorate 0.4%
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Quality Improvement Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Quality Improvement 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Quality Improvement Coordinator

Salaries for a Quality Improvement Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $72,092 in 2023 to around $71,718 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Quality Improvement Coordinator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Quality Improvement Coordinator Over Time

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FAQ about Quality Improvement Coordinator

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Quality Improvement Coordinator?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Quality Improvement Coordinator roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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