The median Health Unit Coordinator salary is $22.00 per hour, or $45,760 per year, based on 539 job postings across 55 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$22.00
Median hourly
$45,760
Annual salary
$20-$28
Pay range
55
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Health Unit Coordinator earns $22.00/hr, with most posted roles landing between $20.50 and $25.00/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -2.2% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Tacoma, WASHINGTON is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Boston, MA sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
-2.2%
Current median: $22.00/hr
Prior period: $22.50/hr
Job openings
+115.5%
319 recent postings
Previous period: 148 postings
Daily pay signal
$22.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Health Unit Coordinator postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $22.50/hr to $22.00/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$19.50
$40,560/yr
Median
$22.00
$45,760/yr
Top earners
$27.50
$57,200/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $22.00/hr | 302 |
Mar 2026 | $22.50/hr | 165 |
Feb 2026 | $22.50/hr | 31 |
Jan 2026 | $23.00/hr | 25 |
Dec 2025 | $21.50/hr | 5 |
Nov 2025 | $25.50/hr | 11 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$21.08
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Estimated from national data
~$22.21
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14 postings · 3 companies
$20.50
$20-$21
Estimated from national data
~$25.78
—
11 postings · 5 companies
$27.00
$27-$32
Estimated from national data
~$26.76
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Estimated from national data
~$21.17
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Estimated from national data
~$25.15
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Estimated from national data
~$24.48
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9 postings · 5 companies
$17.00
$17-$20
Estimated from national data
~$23.92
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Estimated from national data
~$22.42
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Estimated from national data
~$25.73
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29 postings · 6 companies
$20.00
$20-$24
Estimated from national data
~$22.53
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Estimated from national data
~$22.62
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Estimated from national data
~$23.74
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Estimated from national data
~$25.91
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Estimated from national data
~$24.12
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Estimated from national data
~$21.74
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Estimated from national data
~$23.17
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89 postings · 18 companies
$22.00
$22-$23
Estimated from national data
~$21.25
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49 postings · 17 companies
$23.50
$22-$26
Estimated from national data
~$20.61
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Estimated from national data
~$22.68
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Estimated from national data
~$25.17
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Estimated from national data
~$21.53
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Estimated from national data
~$26.70
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Estimated from national data
~$26.80
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6 postings · 4 companies
$22.50
$22-$23
Estimated from national data
~$24.60
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8 postings · 5 companies
$30.00
$23-$36
Estimated from national data
~$22.10
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Estimated from national data
~$23.77
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16 postings · 2 companies
$21.00
$19-$21
Estimated from national data
~$21.77
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5 postings · 3 companies
$26.00
$25-$26
Estimated from national data
~$23.31
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Estimated from national data
~$21.99
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Estimated from national data
~$23.12
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Estimated from national data
~$22.33
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Estimated from national data
~$26.41
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7 postings · 2 companies
$22.50
$23-$23
Estimated from national data
~$20.14
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Estimated from national data
~$23.91
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Estimated from national data
~$22.95
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50 postings · 13 companies
$27.50
$28-$29
Estimated from national data
~$26.10
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17 postings · 5 companies
$24.00
$22-$24
Estimated from national data
~$20.92
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Health Unit Coordinator salaries.
Tacoma
Washington · 25 postings
$27.50/hr
Fall River
Massachusetts · 12 postings
$22.50/hr
Boston
Ma · 16 postings
$22.00/hr
Boston
Massachusetts · 44 postings
$22.00/hr
Boston
Ma · 16 postings
$22.00/hr
Boston
Massachusetts · 44 postings
$22.00/hr
Fall River
Massachusetts · 12 postings
$22.50/hr
Tacoma
Washington · 25 postings
$27.50/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Health Unit Coordinator positions.
Kaiser Permanente
6 postings
$33.35/hr
Evergreenhealth
7 postings
$30.50/hr
Living Legends
8 postings
$30.00/hr
Commonspirit Health
28 postings
$27.50/hr
Providence
13 postings
$27.00/hr
Trinity Health
9 postings
$18.00/hr
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
8 postings
$18.50/hr
Northwestern Medicine
18 postings
$20.00/hr
Banner Health
19 postings
$20.50/hr
Unc Health
7 postings
$20.50/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Health Unit Coordinator | 47 | $23.00/hr |
| Unit Clerk | 18 | $18.50/hr |
| Unit Coordinator | 16 | $22.50/hr |
| Family Birth Center Care Assistant - Health Unit Coordinator | 12 | $27.50/hr |
| Med - Surg Emergency Observation Care Assistant - Health Unit Coordinator | 9 | $27.50/hr |
| Health Unit Coordinator (huc) | 6 | $22.50/hr |
| Huc-nursing Assistant | 6 | $22.50/hr |
| Huc-nursing Asst | 5 | $22.50/hr |
| Huc | 5 | $19.50/hr |
| Lpn Unit Coordinator | 4 | $30.00/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Health Unit Coordinator salaries.
FAQ
The median Health Unit Coordinator salary is $22.00 per hour, or $45,760 annually. Pay ranges from $19.50/hr (10th percentile) to $27.50/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 539 job postings, the highest paying states for Health Unit Coordinators include New York, Washington, California. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 539 Health Unit Coordinator job postings across 55 states, from 140 different healthcare employers.
Health Unit Coordinator pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Health Unit Coordinator pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 2.2%.
Health Unit Coordinator pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $3.00 to $5.50 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Tacoma offer $27.50/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $22.00/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Health Unit Coordinators typically earn around $19.50 to $20.50 per hour ($40,560 to $42,640 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $22.00/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 539 active postings with listed compensation for Health Unit Coordinator. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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