Pay data is frequently reported for executive leaders and clinicians — but what does the average non-patient-facing healthcare worker make?
Addison Group, a Chicago-based employment agency, recently compiled national average salaries for 31 in-demand, nonclinical healthcare roles using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Their findings — detailed in the 2024 Workforce Planning Guide — are listed below, sorted by sector:
Healthcare leadership
1. Department manager — $104,942
2. Practice manager — $99,879
3. Clinical lead — $77,236
4. Long-term care administrator — $65,961
5. Case manager — $49,986
6. Medical records administrator — $47,049
7. Medical administrator — $37,306
Health information management
1. Health information management director — $121,488
2. Inpatient auditor — $93,600
3. Inpatient coder — $85,280
4. Provider educator — $83,200
5. Outpatient auditor — $83,200
6. Profee auditor — $76,960
7. Outpatient coder — $69,680
8. Clinical documentation improvement specialist — $56,505
Revenue cycle
1. Revenue cycle analyst — $84,484
2. Denial management analyst — $81,070
3. Financial counselor — $66,315
4. Insurance verification specialist — $58,106
5. Medical scheduler — $47,853
6. Utilization review specialist — $47,040
7. Credentialing specialist — $44,440
8. Insurance and accounts receivable coordinator — $43,138
9. Patient access specialist — $41,731
10. Payment collector — $41,265
11. Medical clerk — $40,931
12. Authorization coordinator — $40,812
13. Medical receptionist — $40,067
14. Medical assistant — $37,686
15. Call center agent — $37,232
16. Customer service specialist — $36,641