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Job outlook for hospital directors in the United States
Are hospital director jobs in demand?
Yes, hospital director jobs are in demand. Hospital director demand is projected to grow 28% from 2018 to 2028.
Hospital director job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of hospital director jobs and the average hospital director salary over time.
Hospital director jobs over time
Hospital director job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,049 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,889 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,853 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,748 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,628 | 0.00% |
Average hospital director salary over time
Hospital director salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $127,268 | $61.19 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $123,240 | $59.25 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $121,715 | $58.52 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $120,031 | $57.71 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $117,822 | $56.64 | +2.2% |
Hospital director jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of hospital director job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where hospital directors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for hospital directors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 197 | 23% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 126 | 18% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 546 | 17% |
| 4 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 502 | 17% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 888 | 13% |
| 6 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 501 | 13% |
| 7 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 537 | 11% |
| 8 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 535 | 11% |
| 9 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 319 | 11% |
| 10 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 110 | 8% |
| 11 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 101 | 8% |
| 12 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 87 | 8% |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 856 | 7% |
| 14 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 651 | 7% |
| 15 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 491 | 7% |
| 16 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 273 | 7% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 262 | 7% |
| 18 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 141 | 7% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 64 | 7% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 45 | 7% |
Most common cities for hospital directors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newark | 2 | 6% | $152,731 |
| 2 | Bristol | 1 | 4% | $122,309 |
| 3 | Perry Hall | 1 | 4% | $142,140 |
| 4 | Amherst | 1 | 3% | $150,509 |
| 5 | College Park | 1 | 3% | $139,756 |
| 6 | Peabody | 1 | 2% | $152,589 |
| 7 | Eugene | 1 | 1% | $121,083 |
| 8 | Baltimore | 3 | 0% | $141,508 |
| 9 | Washington | 3 | 0% | $138,391 |
| 10 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $106,466 |
| 11 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $102,894 |
| 12 | San Antonio | 2 | 0% | $102,885 |
| 13 | Dallas | 1 | 0% | $100,368 |
| 14 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $123,958 |
| 15 | New York | 1 | 0% | $151,878 |