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Job outlook for health facility administrators in the United States
Are health facility administrator jobs in demand?
Health facility administrator job and salary trends over time
Health facility administrator jobs over time
Health facility administrator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 757 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 698 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 685 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 646 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 602 | 0.00% |
Average health facility administrator salary over time
Health facility administrator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,836 | $29.25 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $58,911 | $28.32 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $58,181 | $27.97 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $57,376 | $27.58 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $56,320 | $27.08 | +2.2% |
Health facility administrator jobs by state
Most common states for health facility administrators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | 623,657 | 177 | 28% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,876 | 27% |
| 3 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,376 | 25% |
| 4 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 170 | 24% |
| 5 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,227 | 22% |
| 6 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 168 | 22% |
| 7 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,377 | 21% |
| 8 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 355 | 21% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 268 | 20% |
| 10 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,961 | 19% |
| 11 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 607 | 19% |
| 12 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 593 | 19% |
| 13 | Delaware | 961,939 | 180 | 19% |
| 14 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 112 | 19% |
| 15 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,286 | 18% |
| 16 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 528 | 18% |
| 17 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 160 | 18% |
| 18 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,999 | 17% |
| 19 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 846 | 17% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 184 | 17% |
Most common cities for health facility administrators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delray Beach | 2 | 3% | $64,558 |
| 2 | Los Angeles | 5 | 0% | $73,672 |
| 3 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $56,622 |
| 4 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $49,210 |
| 5 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $62,551 |
| 6 | Miami | 1 | 0% | $64,546 |
| 7 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $57,765 |
Health Facility Administrator job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of health facility administrator experts
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Tarleton State University
American College of Health Care Administrators
Jessica Cataldo Ph.D.
Assistant Professor & Internship CoordinatorSouthern Illinois University Carbondale
Health Care Management Program
What soft skills should all Health Facility Administrators possess?
Jessica Cataldo Ph.D.: Much of health administration requires strong, soft skills, such as communication and leadership; however, technical skills are also important. Financial management, such as budgeting and revenue cycle management, billing/coding; project management; and data analysis skills are important. Additionally, computer skills are critical in today's environment. Medical and administrative software, such as electronic health records, are integral parts of every healthcare organization, and data analysis programs, such as Microsoft Excel or Tableau, are used regularly by administrators. And of course, we cannot overlook the importance of a strong understanding of the healthcare environment, such as an understanding of state and federal regulations.
Dr. Jacqueline Abernathy
Assistant ProfessorTarleton State University
Public Administration
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Health Facility Administrator job market given the pandemic?
Dr. Jacqueline Abernathy: I think one of the most significant changes to the job market is how the pandemic forced employers to do business virtually if they wanted to do business at all. For non-essential businesses, they had to find a way for employees to work at home if they wanted employees to keep working. This means that jobs that were originally considered location-bound were found to be done remotely, some with little to no modifications.
What this means is that some employers have reconsidered the costs of maintaining physical office space for workers that could telecommute and would rather work at home. Instead of paying rent and utilities for all employees to work in cubicles, they could export those costs to the employee using the spare bedroom they pay for, and home internet, phone, power, the water they pay for themselves. This cost-saving epiphany could affect employers and jobseekers alike in several ways. If a job can be done from anywhere, it means that those who are interested in a job can apply regardless of where they live.
This means a wider pool of talent for employers to choose from instead of just those willing to live within commuting distance. It also means more potential opportunities for jobseekers that might not be willing or able to relocate. But there is a downside, and that is that it increases competition for available jobs. The labor pool is no longer limited to those with skills and experience in a metro area, so those seeking a job are no longer just up against other locals anymore. This means those on the job market might have a more difficult job finding ways to set themselves apart. I think it means more opportunities, potentially, but greater challenges getting hired and a need to find ways to make themselves more marketable than they may have needed to be when labor pools were shallower.
What general advice would you give to a Health Facility Administrator?
Bill McGinley: LTC administrators should have at least a bachelor's degree in business or a healthcare-related field. A well-rounded internship that exposes the future administrator to all aspects of the operation is essential. Needed skills include business, marketing, finance, operations, management and leadership.
Post pandemic opportunities will be nationwide in this field with a greater need in rural areas.
Technology will continue to play a big role in the field. Computerized medical records, census management, and all clinical areas will continue to dominate. Online meetings are liable to continue as well, as employers realize that there is a savings to be gained by not having people travel to meetings and conferences.