How Much Does a Patient Navigator Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$51,850
Patient navigators in the U.S. earn a median of $51,850 a year, or $24.93 an hour. Half of patient navigators earn more than $51,850 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $77,180.
Pay percentiles for patient navigators
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18.66 | $38,810 |
| 25th | $21.94 | $45,640 |
| 50th (median) | $24.93 | $51,850 |
| 75th | $30.07 | $62,540 |
| 90th | $37.11 | $77,180 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Community Health Workers (SOC 21-1094). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for patient navigators
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $66,680 | $32.06 | +29% |
| District of Columbia | $62,510 | $30.05 | +21% |
| North Dakota | $59,610 | $28.66 | +15% |
| Colorado | $59,260 | $28.49 | +14% |
| Hawaii | $58,450 | $28.10 | +13% |
| New York | $58,130 | $27.95 | +12% |
| California | $58,050 | $27.91 | +12% |
| Nevada | $57,730 | $27.76 | +11% |
| Washington | $57,070 | $27.44 | +10% |
| Delaware | $55,850 | $26.85 | +8% |
| United States | $51,850 | $24.93 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many patient navigators are there?
BLS counts about 61,660 patient navigators employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Community Health Workers”. The most jobs are in California (9,500), New York (5,800) and Texas (4,210).
The mean (average) annual wage is $56,180, higher than the median of $51,850.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $4,321
- Biweekly
- $1,994
- Weekly
- $997
- Daily (8 hours)
- $199
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do patient navigators make an hour?
The median hourly wage for patient navigators is $24.93. The middle 50% earn between $21.94 and $30.07 an hour.
Which state pays patient navigators the most?
New Hampshire has the highest median wage for patient navigators at $66,680, +29% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for patient navigators?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of patient navigators earn less than $38,810 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.