Scheduler salary

Q: How much does a scheduler make?

The average scheduler salary in the United States is $40,565. Scheduler salaries typically range between $23,000 and $68,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for schedulers is $19.5 per hour. Scheduler salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Schedulers earn the highest average salary in New York.

Q: What state pays Schedulers the most?

New York pays Schedulers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $68,372 per year, or $32.87 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a scheduler?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a scheduler if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in New York you should be paid close to $62,308 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for a Scheduler?

A good starting salary for a scheduler is $19,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a scheduler in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for schedulers is $40,373, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a scheduler can vary by state.

Q: How much do scheduling coordinators get paid?

Scheduling coordinators get paid $16 an hour, on average. An entry-level scheduling coordinator with less than one year of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $15. Someone with one to four years of experience earns an average of $16.

Q: How much does a scheduler make an hour?

Schedulers make around $14-$16 an hour. The average pay range for a scheduler varies, suggesting there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location, and years of experience.

Average scheduler salary

$40,565

$19.5 hourly rate

Entry-level scheduler salary

$23,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Average Scheduler Salary

The average salary for a scheduler is currently $40,565 per year, translating to approximately $20 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly based on factors such as experience level, industry, and geographical location. For instance, entry-level schedulers may earn less, while those with extensive experience or specialized skills can command higher wages.

Salary by Experience Level

Schedulers at the start of their careers typically earn below the average salary, while those with five to ten years of experience see a noticeable increase. Senior schedulers or those in management roles often see salaries rise further due to their expanded responsibilities.

Highest Paying States for Schedulers

Some states offer better compensation for schedulers. For example, states like California and New York tend to provide higher average salaries compared to others, reflecting the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals in these regions. Understanding these geographic salary differences can help you target your job search effectively.

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Scheduler salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Indeed, Ziprecruiter and SalaryExpert, the average salary for a scheduler typically falls between $38,567 and $54,053.

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$48,078yearly

Average scheduler salary by state

The average scheduler salary in New York, Maryland, and Virginia are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average scheduler salary states are Tennessee, Utah, and South Dakota.

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Highest paying states for schedulers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Maine	$53,895	$25.91
2	Massachusetts	$56,752	$27.28
3	New York	$62,308	$29.96
4	New Jersey	$55,146	$26.51
5	Connecticut	$52,965	$25.46
6	Maryland	$60,869	$29.26
7	Rhode Island	$53,379	$25.66
8	Vermont	$49,142	$23.63
9	Illinois	$49,896	$23.99
10	Pennsylvania	$47,481	$22.83
11	District of Columbia	$68,372	$32.87
12	Virginia	$57,159	$27.48
13	New Hampshire	$45,239	$21.75
14	Delaware	$56,513	$27.17
15	Michigan	$40,793	$19.61
16	Texas	$43,670	$21.00
17	Ohio	$41,828	$20.11
18	California	$53,556	$25.75
19	Louisiana	$40,156	$19.31
20	Washington	$40,040	$19.25
21	Minnesota	$42,820	$20.59
22	North Dakota	$38,502	$18.51
23	West Virginia	$43,267	$20.80
24	Wisconsin	$40,193	$19.32
25	Alabama	$43,529	$20.93
26	Oklahoma	$41,167	$19.79
27	Indiana	$38,781	$18.64
28	North Carolina	$40,630	$19.53
29	New Mexico	$39,214	$18.85
30	Arizona	$37,668	$18.11
31	Oregon	$37,347	$17.96
32	Alaska	$36,437	$17.52
33	Arkansas	$36,500	$17.55
34	Georgia	$39,351	$18.92
35	Kansas	$38,436	$18.48
36	Florida	$35,858	$17.24
37	Missouri	$37,336	$17.95
38	Wyoming	$37,866	$18.20
39	South Dakota	$32,665	$15.70
40	Hawaii	$34,712	$16.69
41	Kentucky	$37,027	$17.80
42	Nebraska	$36,116	$17.36
43	Nevada	$37,428	$17.99
44	Colorado	$35,733	$17.18
45	Tennessee	$33,444	$16.08
46	South Carolina	$33,556	$16.13
47	Iowa	$33,491	$16.10
48	Montana	$29,209	$14.04
49	Idaho	$31,378	$15.09
50	Utah	$33,030	$15.88
51	Mississippi	$28,720	$13.81

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Highest paying cities for schedulers

The highest-paying cities for schedulers are Washington, DC, New York, NY, and Baltimore, MD.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Washington, DC	$68,222	$32.80
2	New York, NY	$62,499	$30.05
3	Baltimore, MD	$61,218	$29.43
4	Newport News, VA	$57,286	$27.54
5	Boston, MA	$56,544	$27.18
6	Newark, DE	$56,431	$27.13
7	Newark, NJ	$55,100	$26.49
8	Portland, ME	$54,977	$26.43
9	San Francisco, CA	$54,014	$25.97
10	Chicago, IL	$50,239	$24.15
11	Philadelphia, PA	$48,089	$23.12
12	San Antonio, TX	$44,680	$21.48
13	Cleveland, OH	$43,530	$20.93
14	Minneapolis, MN	$42,847	$20.60
15	Tulsa, OK	$41,218	$19.82
16	Seattle, WA	$40,190	$19.32
17	Madison, WI	$39,577	$19.03
18	Grand Rapids, MI	$39,361	$18.92
19	Charlotte, NC	$39,281	$18.89
20	Atlanta, GA	$39,280	$18.88

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Scheduler salary details

A scheduler's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $68,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average scheduler salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a scheduler's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$68,000	$5,667	$33
75th Percentile	$53,000	$4,417	$25
Average	$40,565	$3,380	$20
25th Percentile	$30,000	$2,500	$14
10th Percentile	$23,000	$1,917	$11

Highest paying scheduler jobs

The highest paying types of schedulers are planner/scheduler, registration coordinator, and scheduling specialist.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Patient Service Coordinator	$34,754	$2,896	$16.71	100,708
Patient Care Representative	$33,709	$2,809	$16.21	133,317
Registration Coordinator	$39,641	$3,303	$19.06	70,846
Referral Coordinator	$35,179	$2,932	$16.91	65,934
Patient Coordinator	$32,954	$2,746	$15.84	97,878
Front Office Coordinator	$32,844	$2,737	$15.79	131,810

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Which companies pay schedulers the most?

Scheduler salaries at BP America Inc and Medquest are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average scheduler salary at companies like Intel and Lam Research are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	BP America Inc	$130,180	$62.59
2	Medquest	$107,980	$51.91
3	Intel	$99,628	$47.90
4	Lam Research	$98,963	$47.58
5	Technip USA Corporation	$95,427	$45.88
6	Rosendin Electric	$94,443	$45.41
7	Constellation Energy Partners	$93,031	$44.73
8	HDR	$92,147	$44.30
9	T.D. Williamson	$90,376	$43.45
10	PROLIM	$90,229	$43.38
11	Parsons	$89,858	$43.20
12	BlackRock	$88,639	$42.61
13	Arcadis	$88,176	$42.39
14	Marathon Petroleum	$88,096	$42.35
15	Genova Technologies	$87,840	$42.23
16	Guidehouse	$87,464	$42.05
17	Stratagem	$87,451	$42.04
18	Evonik	$87,429	$42.03
19	ARES	$87,255	$41.95
20	Fluor Corporation	$86,138	$41.41

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Scheduler salary by industry

The average scheduler salary varies across industries:

The average scheduler salary in the construction industry is $53,150, the highest of any industry.
The average scheduler salary in the finance industry is $44,386.
Schedulers in the health care industry earn an average salary of $36,858, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for schedulers

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Construction	$53,150	$25.55
2	Professional	$44,386	$21.34
3	Manufacturing	$42,696	$20.53
4	Transportation	$39,757	$19.11
5	Health Care	$36,858	$17.72

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Scheduler salary trends

The average scheduler salary has risen by $6,831 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average scheduler earned $33,734 annually, but today, they earn $40,565 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for schedulers over the last decade.

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Average scheduler salary over time

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Scheduler salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$40,600	$19.50	+2.1%
2025	$39,700	$19.10	+2.2%
2024	$38,800	$18.67	+3.2%
2023	$37,600	$18.07	+2.5%
2022	$36,600	$17.61	+2.0%

Recently added scheduler salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Cmh	PSR Scheduler-Cardiology	Lewiston, ME	06/30/2025	$42,784
Sutterhealth	Procedure Scheduler	Sacramento, CA	06/30/2025	$60,857
Aggreko	Transport Scheduler	San Francisco, CA	06/30/2025	$70,000
Bethesda Health	Patient Access Scheduler 1, Rehab-Scheduling, 9A P	Miami, FL	06/29/2025	$35,521
EPCO Holdings, Inc.	Scheduler, Associate	Denver, CO	06/29/2025	$77,500
Mortenson	Scheduler I	Minneapolis, MN	06/29/2025	$76,800
State of Georgia	Workforce Scheduler	Augusta, GA	06/29/2025	$42,500
PMA Consultants	Scheduler	San Francisco, CA	06/29/2025	$100,000
Temple, Inc.	Scheduler/Biller	Philadelphia, PA	06/29/2025	$48,105
E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.	Scheduler II	San Diego, CA	06/29/2025	$110,000

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