As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a PACS Administrator in the United States is $95,073. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $86,352 to $104,171, with most professionals earning between $78,412 and $112,454.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $104,171 | $8,681 | $2,003 | $50 |
| Average | $95,073 | $7,923 | $1,828 | $46 |
| 25th Percentile | $86,352 | $7,196 | $1,661 | $42 |
An entry-level PACS Administrator with less than 1 year of experience earns about $91,168. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $91,819. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $93,121. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $95,073, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $98,468.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level PACS Administrator | $91,168 |
| Intermediate Level PACS Administrator | $91,819 |
| Senior Level PACS Administrator | $93,121 |
| Specialist Level PACS Administrator | $95,073 |
| Expert Level PACS Administrator | $98,468 |
| Entry Level | 4% |
| Mid Level | 3% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 0% |
| Experienced | 4% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
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 PACS Administrator compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $88,562 in 2023 to approximately $89,533 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of PACS 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 | $95,073 | 72.6% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $7,273 | 5.6% | ||
| 401K/403B | $4,659 | 3.6% | ||
| Disability | $1,521 | 1.2% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 4.9% | ||
| Pension | $3,993 | 3.0% | ||
| Time Off | $12,067 | 9.2% | ||
| Total Compensation | $130,957 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 0.8% |
| High School | 26.8% |
| Associates | 22.0% |
| Bachelors | 42.3% |
| Masters | 8.1% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of PACS Administrator is $95,073. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of PACS Administrator is $46; the average weekly pay of PACS Administrator is $1,828; the average monthly pay of PACS Administrator is $7,923.
A PACS 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 PACS Administrator earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a PACS Administrator is $119,916.
The highest pay for PACS Administrator is $112,454.
The lowest pay for PACS Administrator is $78,412.
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