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Job outlook for surgical coordinators in the United States
Surgical coordinator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected surgical coordinator job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 195,400 new jobs for surgical coordinators are projected over the next decade.
Surgical coordinator salaries have increased 10% for surgical coordinators in the last 5 years.
There are over 7,897 surgical coordinators currently employed in the United States.
There are 73,088 active surgical coordinator job openings in the US.
The average surgical coordinator salary is $36,765.
Are surgical coordinator jobs in demand?
Surgical coordinator job and salary trends over time
Surgical coordinator jobs over time
Surgical coordinator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,897 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 7,739 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 7,728 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 7,649 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 7,532 | 0.00% |
Average surgical coordinator salary over time
Surgical coordinator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $36,765 | $17.68 | +2.8% |
| 2025 | $35,774 | $17.20 | +2.2% |
| 2024 | $35,008 | $16.83 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $34,163 | $16.42 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | $33,407 | $16.06 | +1.4% |
Surgical coordinator jobs by state
Most common states for surgical coordinators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | 623,657 | 160 | 26% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 171 | 23% |
| 3 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 278 | 21% |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 224 | 21% |
| 5 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 123 | 21% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 188 | 20% |
| 7 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 346 | 17% |
| 8 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 145 | 17% |
| 9 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 285 | 16% |
| 10 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 238 | 14% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 188 | 14% |
| 12 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 96 | 14% |
| 13 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 631 | 13% |
| 14 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 179 | 13% |
| 15 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 817 | 12% |
| 16 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 476 | 12% |
| 17 | Alaska | 739,795 | 88 | 12% |
| 18 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 2,074 | 10% |
| 19 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 641 | 10% |
| 20 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 351 | 10% |
Most common cities for surgical coordinators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brockton | 6 | 6% | $53,295 |
| 2 | Melrose | 1 | 4% | $52,978 |
| 3 | Hagerstown | 1 | 2% | $43,706 |
| 4 | Waltham | 1 | 2% | $53,078 |
| 5 | Fort Wayne | 2 | 1% | $35,852 |
| 6 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $45,527 |
Surgical Coordinator job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of surgical coordinator experts
Connecticut College
Heidelberg University
Austin Community College
How have salaries changed over time for Surgical Coordinators?
Julia Kushigian Ph.D.: As demand has increased, salaries have risen tremendously to try and keep pace. In fields like education, business, health care, government, social services, service related employment, law, etc., salaries have improved year over year to stay competitive.
Paige Atterholt
Adjunct ProfessorHeidelberg University
What will help Surgical Coordinators increase their earning potential?
Paige Atterholt: There are many ways a teacher can increase their earning potential. This can be done through continuing education, maybe looking at a Masters or more to move up on the pay scale. Teachers can advise student council, tutoring, or even look at coaching to earn more money. There's vast opportunities in the world of education! Schools always need teachers who are well-rounded.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Surgical Coordinators?
Paige Atterholt: I think now, being in year 2 of the pandemic, I think if anything there will be more jobs for graduates. Just looking through the jobs online, there are many opportunities for graduates to get a job. I think the older community retired when things got bad, which opened the door for the younger generation.
What soft skills should all Surgical Coordinators possess?
Stuart Greenfield Ph.D.: Given the changing demographics that the country has experienced, the entire education continuum must change. According to the Brookings Institution, Brookings, the non-Hispanic White population in the under 18 cohort since 2000 has declined.
As you'll note from the occupations that are projected to increase the greatest, most require face-to-face contact, so that soft-skills will be necessary. I would also expect that critical thinking skills will be needed as more responsibility will be required of front-line workers.