Healthcare Administrator Salary in Washington, DC
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The median healthcare administrator in the Washington area earns $140,670 a year ($67.63 an hour), 14% above the U.S. median ($123,860). Half of the 11,730 healthcare administrators there earn between $117,590 and $175,720.
Median $140,670
10th: $98,22090th: $242,480
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $98,220 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $117,590 | $94,700 |
| Median | $140,670 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $175,720 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $242,480 | $224,340 |
| Average | $158,950 | $140,970 |
| Jobs | 11,730 | 597,080 |
Washington, DC ranks 7th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for healthcare administrator pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($171,210).
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- San Jose, CA: $171,210
- New York, NY: $167,580
- San Francisco, CA: $166,310
- Seattle, WA: $160,100
- Sacramento, CA: $159,350
- Portland, OR: $151,260
- San Diego, CA: $138,080
- Denver, CO: $137,760
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.