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Unit coordinator salary
Average unit coordinator salary
$43,688
Average Unit Coordinator Salary
The average salary for a unit coordinator stands at $43,688 per year, with hourly rates averaging around $21. These figures can fluctuate based on various factors such as location, experience, and industry.
Salary by State
Unit coordinators in states such as California and New York tend to earn higher salaries due to the higher cost of living and demand for healthcare professionals. For example, the top-paying states for unit coordinators include:
- California - average salary: $55,000
- New York - average salary: $52,000
- Texas - average salary: $47,000
Experience also plays a significant role in determining salary. Entry-level positions typically start around $35,000, while those with several years of experience can earn upwards of $55,000. Consider pursuing further education or certifications to enhance your qualifications and earning potential.
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Unit coordinator salaries by experience level
Unit coordinator salary estimates from across the web
Average unit coordinator salary by state
The average unit coordinator salary in California, Connecticut, and New York are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average unit coordinator salary states are South Dakota, Oklahoma, and Illinois.
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Highest paying states for unit coordinators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $59,370 | $28.54 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $61,452 | $29.54 |
| 3 | Delaware | $52,489 | $25.24 |
| 4 | New York | $60,707 | $29.19 |
| 5 | Vermont | $52,993 | $25.48 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $50,134 | $24.10 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $53,058 | $25.51 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $52,195 | $25.09 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $49,650 | $23.87 |
| 10 | California | $66,429 | $31.94 |
| 11 | New Mexico | $43,703 | $21.01 |
| 12 | Nevada | $50,911 | $24.48 |
| 13 | Alabama | $42,950 | $20.65 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $61,406 | $29.52 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $48,883 | $23.50 |
| 16 | Maryland | $49,039 | $23.58 |
| 17 | Michigan | $44,468 | $21.38 |
| 18 | Texas | $43,783 | $21.05 |
| 19 | Louisiana | $41,937 | $20.16 |
| 20 | Alaska | $41,871 | $20.13 |
| 21 | Kansas | $37,927 | $18.23 |
| 22 | Oregon | $45,233 | $21.75 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $39,251 | $18.87 |
| 24 | West Virginia | $38,623 | $18.57 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $40,673 | $19.55 |
| 26 | Arkansas | $35,488 | $17.06 |
| 27 | Arizona | $41,699 | $20.05 |
| 28 | Colorado | $43,255 | $20.80 |
| 29 | North Dakota | $35,289 | $16.97 |
| 30 | Washington | $41,712 | $20.05 |
| 31 | Idaho | $36,086 | $17.35 |
| 32 | Virginia | $41,894 | $20.14 |
| 33 | Florida | $37,248 | $17.91 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $33,845 | $16.27 |
| 35 | Utah | $38,908 | $18.71 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $37,094 | $17.83 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $33,332 | $16.02 |
| 38 | Indiana | $36,498 | $17.55 |
| 39 | Hawaii | $36,712 | $17.65 |
| 40 | Missouri | $36,134 | $17.37 |
| 41 | Ohio | $35,091 | $16.87 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $35,456 | $17.05 |
| 43 | Georgia | $36,104 | $17.36 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $34,149 | $16.42 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $33,852 | $16.27 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $28,843 | $13.87 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $34,717 | $16.69 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $31,978 | $15.37 |
| 49 | Iowa | $33,903 | $16.30 |
| 50 | Montana | $29,840 | $14.35 |
| 51 | Illinois | $32,543 | $15.65 |
Highest paying cities for unit coordinators
The highest-paying cities for unit coordinators are San Francisco, CA, Stamford, CT, and New York, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $69,269 | $33.30 |
| 2 | Stamford, CT | $60,809 | $29.24 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $60,797 | $29.23 |
| 4 | Fall River, MA | $53,155 | $25.56 |
| 5 | Las Vegas, NV | $50,961 | $24.50 |
| 6 | Philadelphia, PA | $50,718 | $24.38 |
| 7 | Rochester, NH | $49,017 | $23.57 |
| 8 | Vancouver, WA | $44,285 | $21.29 |
| 9 | Colorado Springs, CO | $43,439 | $20.88 |
| 10 | Dallas, TX | $42,890 | $20.62 |
| 11 | Phoenix, AZ | $41,900 | $20.14 |
| 12 | Charlottesville, VA | $40,911 | $19.67 |
| 13 | Rochester, MN | $40,677 | $19.56 |
| 14 | Kansas City, KS | $37,873 | $18.21 |
| 15 | Tampa, FL | $37,790 | $18.17 |
| 16 | Raleigh, NC | $37,783 | $18.16 |
| 17 | Indianapolis, IN | $36,375 | $17.49 |
| 18 | Hilo, HI | $36,352 | $17.48 |
| 19 | Lawrenceville, GA | $36,013 | $17.31 |
| 20 | Sandusky, OH | $35,925 | $17.27 |
Unit coordinator salary details
A unit coordinator's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $65,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a unit coordinator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $65,000 | $5,417 | $31 |
| 75th Percentile | $54,000 | $4,500 | $26 |
| Average | $43,688 | $3,641 | $21 |
| 25th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| 10th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
Highest paying unit coordinator jobs
The highest paying types of unit coordinators are medical staff coordinator, team coordinator, and medication coordinator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Call Center Agent | $31,180 | $2,598 | $14.99 | 131,722 |
| Unit Secretary | $32,153 | $2,679 | $15.46 | 69,543 |
| Registration Coordinator | $39,641 | $3,303 | $19.06 | 70,846 |
| Patient Service Coordinator | $34,754 | $2,896 | $16.71 | 100,708 |
| Referral Coordinator | $35,179 | $2,932 | $16.91 | 65,934 |
| Medical Staff Coordinator | $53,485 | $4,457 | $25.71 | 173,876 |
Which companies pay unit coordinators the most?
Unit coordinator salaries at Ohio's Hospice and Centene are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average unit coordinator salary at companies like Life Care Solutions and California State University, Fullerton are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio's Hospice | $67,474 | $32.44 |
| 2 | Centene | $60,680 | $29.17 |
| 3 | Life Care Solutions | $58,341 | $28.05 |
| 4 | California State University, Fullerton | $57,877 | $27.83 |
| 5 | Brigham and Women's Hospital | $53,132 | $25.54 |
| 6 | Rawhide | $51,604 | $24.81 |
| 7 | Boston Medical Center | $51,238 | $24.63 |
| 8 | Massachusetts General Hospital | $51,150 | $24.59 |
| 9 | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | $50,517 | $24.29 |
| 10 | Ohio's Hospice of Dayton | $50,327 | $24.20 |
| 11 | Shriners Hospitals for Children | $50,079 | $24.08 |
| 12 | Baptist Health Home Care | $48,864 | $23.49 |
| 13 | Amedisys | $48,251 | $23.20 |
| 14 | UMass Memorial Health | $47,451 | $22.81 |
| 15 | Dignity Health | $46,868 | $22.53 |
| 16 | Life Care Centers of America | $46,677 | $22.44 |
| 17 | HealthTrust | $45,519 | $21.88 |
| 18 | Cottage Health | $45,352 | $21.80 |
| 19 | Iowa Department of Transportation | $44,993 | $21.63 |
| 20 | Northern California Medical Associates | $44,833 | $21.55 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Unit coordinator salary trends
The average unit coordinator salary has risen by $7,357 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average unit coordinator earned $36,331 annually, but today, they earn $43,688 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for unit coordinators over the last decade.
Compare unit coordinator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average unit coordinator salary over time
Compare unit coordinator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Unit coordinator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,700 | $21.00 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $42,800 | $20.57 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $41,800 | $20.11 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | $40,500 | $19.46 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $39,500 | $18.97 | +2.0% |
Recently added unit coordinator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Health Initiatives | Unit Coordinator OB | Williston, ND | 06/21/2025 | $30,929 |
| Trinity Health Corporation | Unit Coordinator Inpatient Rehab | Chelsea, MI | 06/18/2025 | $32,265 |
| Maryhaven | Unit Coordinator (LSW, LPC, Lcdc III, Lisw, Lpcc) | Columbus, OH | 06/16/2025 | $62,000 |
| State of Iowa | Nursing Unit Coordinator | Newton, IA | 06/13/2025 | $41,101 |
| Dignity Health | Unit Coordinator OB Technician | Santa Cruz, CA | 06/12/2025 | $112,364 |
| Johns Hopkins Medicine | Unit Coordinator | Baltimore, MD | 06/12/2025 | $35,709 |
| Berkley Manor Care Center | Unit Care Coordinator (Registered Nurse/Rn) | Denver, CO | 06/06/2025 | $79,306 |
| Peace Health | Unit Coordinator-Operating Room | Springfield, OR | 05/29/2025 | $40,175 |
| St. Charles Health System | Ambulatory Clinic Unit Coordinator | Bend, OR | 05/25/2025 | $44,057 |
| Hire Partnership | Unit Coordinator | Boston, MA | 05/23/2025 | $62,610 |
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