As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Hospital Administrator in the United States is $229,452. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $193,631 to $257,208, with most professionals earning between $161,018 and $282,478.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $257,208 | $21,434 | $4,946 | $124 |
| Average | $229,452 | $19,121 | $4,413 | $110 |
| 25th Percentile | $193,631 | $16,136 | $3,724 | $93 |
An entry-level Hospital Administrator with less than 1 year of experience earns about $207,532. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $210,740. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $215,017. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $221,432, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $229,452.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Hospital Administrator | $207,532 |
| Intermediate Level Hospital Administrator | $210,740 |
| Senior Level Hospital Administrator | $215,017 |
| Specialist Level Hospital Administrator | $221,432 |
| Expert Level Hospital Administrator | $229,452 |
| Entry Level | 10% |
| Mid Level | 8% |
| Senior Level | 6% |
| Top Level | 3% |
| Experienced | 0% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Hospital Administrator compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $248,995 in 2023 to approximately $241,265 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Hospital Administrator salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $229,452 | 75.7% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $13,780 | 4.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $11,243 | 3.7% | ||
| Disability | $3,671 | 1.2% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 2.1% | ||
| Pension | $9,637 | 3.2% | ||
| Time Off | $29,123 | 9.6% | ||
| Total Compensation | $303,277 | 100% | ||
The average annual salary of Hospital Administrator is $229,452. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Hospital Administrator is $110; the average weekly pay of Hospital Administrator is $4,413; the average monthly pay of Hospital Administrator is $19,121.
A Hospital Administrator's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Hospital Administrator earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Hospital Administrator is $289,408.
The highest pay for Hospital Administrator is $282,478.
The lowest pay for Hospital Administrator is $161,018.
Plans and directs day-to-day hospital clinical operations and develops strategic plans for all aspects of a hospital's staff and service functions. Provides oversight for clinical care, administrative, office, and financial operations, equipment and supply procurement, vendor management, and staff relations. Designs processes and policies that support efficient service delivery and meet the organization's changing needs. Sets and monitors overall performance goals and standards of service. Utilizes data analytics to measure activity and drive continuous improvement. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. Manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function.
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