Patient care coordinators are healthcare professionals who help patients navigate the healthcare system. They are responsible for a variety of tasks, including developing and coordinating care plans, scheduling appointments, and communicating with insurance companies.
How Much Does a Patient Care Coordinator Make?
The salary for patient care coordinators varies depending on their experience, education level, location, and the type of organization they work for.
In the United States
- The median annual salary for a patient care coordinator was $75,330 in 2024.
- Salaries can range from $51,440 to $102,590.
- Patient care coordinators who work in hospitals, physician offices, and government agencies generally earn the highest salaries.
Salary by Experience
- Patient care coordinators with less than 1 year of experience earn an average of $60,410 per year.
- Those with 1-3 years of experience earn an average of $67,110 per year.
- Those with 3-5 years of experience earn an average of $74,490 per year.
- Those with 5-10 years of experience earn an average of $82,120 per year.
- Those with more than 10 years of experience earn an average of $89,750 per year.
Salary by Education Level
- Patient care coordinators with a high school diploma earn an average of $59,110 per year.
- Those with an associate’s degree in nursing earn an average of $67,340 per year.
- Those with a bachelor’s degree earn an average of $75,330 per year.
- Those with a master’s degree earn an average of $83,320 per year.
Salary by Location
- Patient care coordinators in California earn an average of $83,420 per year.
- Patient care coordinators in New York earn an average of $82,150 per year.
- Patient care coordinators in Texas earn an average of $77,890 per year.
- Patient care coordinators in Florida earn an average of $76,540 per year.
- Patient care coordinators in Illinois earn an average of $75,670 per year.
Salary by Work Setting
- Patient care coordinators who work in hospitals earn an average of $78,450 per year.
- Patient care coordinators who work in physician offices earn an average of $74,980 per year.
- Patient care coordinators who work in government agencies earn an average of $73,210 per year.
- Patient care coordinators who work in nursing homes earn an average of $71,540 per year.
- Patient care coordinators who work in home health care earn an average of $69,870 per year.
Factors That Affect Patient Care Coordinator Salary
In addition to the factors listed above, there are other factors that can affect a patient care coordinator’s salary, such as:
- Additional skills and certifications
- Foreign language skills
- Work hours
- Shift type
How to Get Started in a Patient Care Coordinator Career
To become a patient care coordinator, you typically need one of the following:
- A bachelor’s degree in a health-related field
- An associate’s degree in nursing
- A certification in a health-related field
Some employers may also require 1-2 years of relevant experience.
Patient Care Coordinator Career Outlook
The employment of patient care coordinators is projected to grow 15 percent from 2024 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. This growth is expected due to the increasing demand for healthcare services and the aging population.
