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Military Healthcare Administrators
Median Salary
119,383
Workforce Count
22,331
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Healthcare administrators manage military hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. They oversee the medical and administrative functions of healthcare facilities, and they ensure the readiness of both personnel and equipment to meet the medical needs of service members and their families.
What is the work environment like?
Healthcare administrators work in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Most work at facilities on land, but some work aboard hospital ships and ships with large sick bays.
How many people have this role in the Military?
22,331
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
N/A
2 Years
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6 Years
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10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Officers are service members who plan, direct operations and manage enlisted personnel, developing a broad range of leadership-related skills.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
Healthcare administrators may have an education in medical administration. Job training for healthcare administrators primarily consists of on-the-job learning in various healthcare environments. Like other healthcare officers, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, the military health system, and leadership development. Job-specific training may include:
- Planning and directing health services
- Patient unit management
- Nursing service administration
- Facilities planning and medical logistics
- Patient care and administration
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Public Health, General
- Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine
- Public Health, Other
- Science/Technology Management
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Pharmacy
- Nursing Administration
- Clinical Nurse Leader
- International Public Health/International Health
- Health Services Administration
- Regulatory Science/Affairs
- Healthcare Innovation
- Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Long Term Care Administration/Management
- Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs
- Health Policy Analysis
- Nursing Practice
- Research and Development Management
- Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics
- Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management
- Clinical, Hospital, and Managed Care Pharmacy
- Infectious Disease and Global Health
- Disease Registry Data Management
- Health Unit Manager/Ward Supervisor
- Veterinary Office Management/Administration
- Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities, Other
Learn About How Military Can Pay for 100% of your College Degree
The Military has several programs that cover college costs — so you can pursue your education with little to no debt.
Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interest
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administration and Management
- Education and Training
- Administrative
- Personnel and Human Resources
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Enterprising
You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
Social
You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.
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