Hospital administrator vs facilities administrator

The differences between hospital administrators and facilities administrators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 4-6 years to become a hospital administrator, becoming a facilities administrator takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a hospital administrator has an average salary of $75,644, which is higher than the $70,272 average annual salary of a facilities administrator.

The top three skills for a hospital administrator include patient care, patients and PET. The most important skills for a facilities administrator are patients, patient care, and customer service.

Hospital administrator vs facilities administrator overview

	Hospital Administrator	Facilities Administrator
Yearly salary	$75,644	$70,272
Hourly rate	$36.37	$33.78
Growth rate	28%	5%
Number of jobs	72,975	64,826
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 53%
Average age	47	43
Years of experience	6	2

What does a hospital administrator do?

A hospital administrator is responsible for the management of the hospital. They may also manage outpatient clinics, hospices, or substance abuse centers. Working in this role, they are tasked with ensuring that the hospital operates efficiently and that adequate care is given to patients. Generally speaking, they oversee both the health and medical services in a hospital.

What does a facilities administrator do?

A facilities administrator is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of facilities, as well as the stability and efficiency of equipment and machinery to support business functions and operations. Facilities administrators monitor the adequacy of inventories and call for repairs for maintenance. They also ensure that the structures and conditions of the facilities follow the safety standards and regulations to prevent possible hazards and ensure the safety of the employees. A facilities administrator write incident reports, supervise facility projects, and report any damages to the management.

Hospital administrator vs facilities administrator salary

Hospital administrators and facilities administrators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Hospital Administrator	Facilities Administrator
Average salary	$75,644	$70,272
Salary range	Between $48,000 And $118,000	Between $47,000 And $104,000
Highest paying City	-	New York, NY
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	Cornerstone Research
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between hospital administrator and facilities administrator education

There are a few differences between a hospital administrator and a facilities administrator in terms of educational background:

	Hospital Administrator	Facilities Administrator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Hospital administrator vs facilities administrator demographics

Here are the differences between hospital administrators' and facilities administrators' demographics:

	Hospital Administrator	Facilities Administrator
Average age	47	43
Gender ratio	Male, 46.3% Female, 53.7%	Male, 40.8% Female, 59.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.4% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14.1% Asian, 7.9% White, 60.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 8.9% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 12.6% Asian, 8.8% White, 64.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	12%	9%

Differences between hospital administrator and facilities administrator duties and responsibilities

Hospital administrator example responsibilities.

Manage accounts receivable, inventory, control facility and administrative costs, process payroll and perform invoice audit reviews.
Manage billing procedures and negotiate third-party contracts including a federal Medicare and state Medicaid contracts.
Add new employees to payroll system setting up employee specific tax, deduction, direct deposit, etc.
Maintain confidential patient information in accordance to HIPPA.
Revise policy and procedures; developed/revise reports and documents for practice efficiency and HIPPA compliance.
Implement business relationship with national strategic partner to provide bedside medication delivery services for discharging patients.

Facilities administrator example responsibilities.

Participate in and leads QA meetings and all applicable in-services.
Lead new business development initiatives as well as budget preparation and oversight.
Develop and manage operational budget to ensure financial viability of facilities, meeting payroll, daily operational and capital expenditures needs.
Identify areas of improvement and implement plan of corrections; while adhering to HIPPA, CMS, and CDPH guidelines.
Provide oversight of construction and physical implementation of dialysis clinic in a hospital setting.
Award a $5.6M private grant for a PTSD program for veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan.

Hospital administrator vs facilities administrator skills

Common hospital administrator skills

Patient Care, 15%
Patients, 14%
PET, 6%
Hospital Operations, 6%
Human Resources, 4%
Surgery, 4%

Common facilities administrator skills

Patients, 16%
Patient Care, 12%
Customer Service, 9%
Oversight, 6%
Payroll, 5%
Quality Care, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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