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Job outlook for medical consultants in the United States
Are medical consultant jobs in demand?
Medical consultant job and salary trends over time
Medical consultant jobs over time
Medical consultant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,105 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,862 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,808 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,649 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,467 | 0.00% |
Average medical consultant salary over time
Medical consultant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $194,384 | $93.45 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | $188,232 | $90.50 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | $185,902 | $89.38 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $183,330 | $88.14 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $179,956 | $86.52 | +2.2% |
Medical consultant jobs by state
Most common states for medical consultants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 258 | 37% |
| 2 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 1,858 | 28% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 175 | 28% |
| 4 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 489 | 27% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 182 | 24% |
| 6 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 1,170 | 23% |
| 7 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 1,094 | 22% |
| 8 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 975 | 22% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 203 | 21% |
| 10 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 177 | 20% |
| 11 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 112 | 19% |
| 12 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,077 | 18% |
| 13 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 552 | 18% |
| 14 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 369 | 18% |
| 15 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 355 | 18% |
| 16 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 240 | 18% |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,085 | 16% |
| 18 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 909 | 16% |
| 19 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 480 | 16% |
| 20 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 267 | 16% |
Most common cities for medical consultants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $227,886 |
Medical Consultant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of medical consultant experts
Indiana University Northwest
College of Charleston
Southern Oregon University
Linda Galocy
Director and Assistant Dean, Clinical Associate ProfessorIndiana University Northwest
Health Information Management Programs
What soft skills should all Medical Consultants possess?
Linda Galocy: Writing skills, communication, organization, the ability to multi-task, critical thinking skills.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Medical Consultants?
Linda Galocy: Technical skills are dependent on the job, but working with multiple types of software at one time is very common in the health information profession. Patient records are electronic. Therefore, the ability to learn and adapt to electronic health record systems is a must. In addition, supportive software is typically used in order to get the work done, such as an encoder, which allows a medical coder to assign codes to a patient record, a release of information system that is utilized for tracking requests for patient records from the time the request is received until it is complete. The ability for
+a health information professional to understand an entire process, such as the revenue cycle. There are many individuals involved in the process of obtaining payment for healthcare services rendered, and it is important for everyone to do their job, do it correctly, and when errors occur, work together to correct those errors.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Medical Consultants?
Brian Bossak Ph.D.: I don't believe that there will be a long-term negative impact from the coronavirus pandemic on graduates with a degree in public health. In the short-term, it is true that public budgets are under pressure from the response to, and eventually, the recovery from the pandemic. On the other hand, there have been massive amounts of stimulus funds contributed to public health agencies because of the pandemic and hiring, at least for temporary positions, appears to be more widespread and quicker to process than in normal times. Going forward, I am hopeful that there will be increased investment in the public health and disease prevention sector, which could bode well for future public health graduates.
What will help Medical Consultants increase their earning potential?
Brian Bossak Ph.D.: In addition to the aforementioned skills development and technical certification as described, management experience and leadership development is useful in regard to career progression.
Jacqueline Strenio Ph.D.
Assistant ProfessorSouthern Oregon University
Economics Affiliated Faculty, Healthcare Administration Affiliated Faculty, Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies Program
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Medical Consultants?
Jacqueline Strenio Ph.D.: It's hard to predict the full effect of the novel coronavirus pandemic on graduates as it is, indeed, novel. It has drastically changed the overall macroeconomy and the landscape of work itself by necessitating the rapid transition to remote work and accelerating disruptions in major industries. However, in terms of the coronavirus pandemic's recessionary effects on graduates, we can look to past recessions to make predictions about potential enduring impacts.
Previous research on the effects of graduating into a recession finds that it is associated with initially lower earnings and more job switching, effects that can linger for years. It has even been linked to poorer health in middle age. A lot of these impacts result from the fact that fewer jobs are available overall, reducing the quality of the initial employment offer or the match between employee and employer.
These effects may be amplified for women and BIPOC graduates who already face labor market discrimination. On the demand side, this means employers must evaluate their hiring criteria, making sure they are not disproportionately disadvantaging these populations. On the supply-side, I would encourage graduates to be open to various jobs that may be different from those they initially imagined. Continuing to look for new and better matches as the economy improves will also help combat these initial earnings losses.
However, there is good news for college graduates: recent research has found that these impacts are less severe for those with college degrees than those with high school degrees. So, for those close to graduating, I would strongly encourage them to complete their degrees despite the challenges of remote learning.