Admissions Discharge Coordinator Salary in the United States

How much does an Admissions Discharge Coordinator make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Admissions Discharge Coordinator in the United States is $56,287 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, an Admissions Discharge Coordinator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,619
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,039 to $64,312
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,441
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Admissions Discharge Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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75th Percentile $64,312 $5,359 $1,237 $31
Average $56,287 $4,691 $1,082 $27
25th Percentile $49,039 $4,087 $943 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Admissions Discharge Coordinator Salaries

An Admissions Discharge Coordinator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Admissions Discharge Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Admissions Discharge Coordinator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $49,780
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $55,294
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $66,055
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,343
  • Expert (over 8 years): $105,863
Levels Salary
Admission... Level Admissions Discharge Coordinator$49,780
Admission... Level Admissions Discharge Coordinator$55,294
Admission... Level Admissions Discharge Coordinator$66,055
Admission... Level Admissions Discharge Coordinator$76,343
Admission... Level Admissions Discharge Coordinator$105,863
$49,780 0 yr
$55,294 < 2 yrs
$66,055 2-4 yrs
$76,343 5-8 yrs
$105,863 > 8 yrs
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How Do Admissions Discharge Coordinator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Admissions Discharge Coordinators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $62,321.
  • California: $62,084.
  • Massachusetts: $61,257.

Top Paying Cities for Admissions Discharge Coordinators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $70,995
  • San Francisco: $70,297
  • Oakland: $68,738

What Skills Can Increase an Admissions Discharge Coordinator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 14.16% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 2.17% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
  • Word Processing (Mentioned in 1.07% Job Postings): word processing, operation in which a text-editing software program called a word processor is used to create a document on a computer. A word-processing system can produce a wide variety of documents, including letters, memoranda, and manuals, rapidly and at relatively low cost.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 14.16%
Data Entry 2.17%
Word Processing 1.07%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Admissions Discharge Coordinator's salary.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Collaboration
$59,101
5%
Coordination
$59,101
5%
Leadership
$58,538
4%
Problem Solving
$57,413
2%
Planning
$57,413
2%
Confidentiality
$56,850
1%
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How Education impacts an Admissions Discharge Coordinator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Admissions Discharge Coordinators enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Admissions Discharge Coordinator with a Associate's Degree is between $44,426 and $47,294).

Admissions Discharge Coordinator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Admissions Discharge Coordinator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 7.1%
Associates 7.4%
Bachelors 56.4%
Masters 28.1%
Doctorate 0.8%
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Admissions Discharge Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Admissions Discharge Coordinator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Admissions Discharge Coordinator

Salaries for an Admissions Discharge Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $58,877 in 2023 to around $58,828 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Admissions Discharge Coordinator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Admissions Discharge Coordinator Over Time

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