How Much Does a Health Unit Coordinator Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$45,930
Health unit coordinators in the U.S. earn a median of $45,930 a year, or $22.08 an hour. Half of health unit coordinators earn more than $45,930 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $60,530.
Pay percentiles for health unit coordinators
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17.27 | $35,930 |
| 25th | $18.54 | $38,570 |
| 50th (median) | $22.08 | $45,930 |
| 75th | $24.32 | $50,580 |
| 90th | $29.10 | $60,530 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (SOC 43-6013). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for health unit coordinators
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $58,100 | $27.93 | +26% |
| California | $54,490 | $26.20 | +19% |
| Massachusetts | $50,290 | $24.18 | +9% |
| Oregon | $50,130 | $24.10 | +9% |
| Minnesota | $50,030 | $24.06 | +9% |
| Hawaii | $49,920 | $24.00 | +9% |
| District of Columbia | $49,180 | $23.64 | +7% |
| New Jersey | $48,660 | $23.39 | +6% |
| Connecticut | $48,500 | $23.32 | +6% |
| New Hampshire | $48,410 | $23.27 | +5% |
| United States | $45,930 | $22.08 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many health unit coordinators are there?
BLS counts about 961,610 health unit coordinators employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”. The most jobs are in California (115,050), Florida (96,000) and Texas (78,740).
The mean (average) annual wage is $46,800, higher than the median of $45,930.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $3,828
- Biweekly
- $1,767
- Weekly
- $883
- Daily (8 hours)
- $177
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do health unit coordinators make an hour?
The median hourly wage for health unit coordinators is $22.08. The middle 50% earn between $18.54 and $24.32 an hour.
Which state pays health unit coordinators the most?
Washington has the highest median wage for health unit coordinators at $58,100, +26% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for health unit coordinators?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of health unit coordinators earn less than $35,930 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.