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The following page shows the career & education requirements, salary and job outlook for a Gerontology around the country.
What We Do
Gerontology is the field of working with the human aging process, taking a multiple perspective approach. The focus is particularly on the social and physiological implications of becoming older, and how society as a whole treats its elderly. The emphasis is on practically applying the concepts of gerontology, which is usually done by working in healthcare with a focus on the elderly. However, some combine gerontology with social work, in which case they become social advocates for this population group.
Work Environment
Those whose careers are focused on gerontology can work in a range of different settings, including healthcare facilities, government agencies, nursing homes, retirement communities, case managers in assisted living administration, and other healthcare management settings.
How to Become a Gerontology
A bachelor’s degree in gerontology is generally the minimum requirement for someone wanting to work in this field. Those who want to combine it with social work, however, will usually have to complete a master’s degree as well, including relevant training and internships.
Training & Certification Requirements
There are no specific certification requirements for everybody who wants to work in gerontology. However, certain job roles do require additional certification. Furthermore, those with certifications are usually in higher demand in the workplace. For nurses, the Gerontological Nursing Certification is in high demand. The American Society on Aging also offers a range of training programs for those with an interest in gerontology.
Gerontology Related Job Titles
According to Indeed.com, the following career/job titles with salary figures are most closely related to Gerontology.
| Career/Job Title | Average Salary |
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| Case Manager Ecn | $45,000 |
| Icf Dd Manager | $72,000 |
| Health Occupations Instructor | $64,000 |
| Geriatrics Nurse Practitioner | $97,000 |
| Aps Facility Worker | $36,000 |
| Qualified Developmental Disability Professional | $35,000 |
| Assistant Executive Director | $46,000 |
| Adjunct Faculty Discipline | $86,000 |
| Nurse Practitioner Hem Onc | $78,000 |
| Peer Recovery Specialist | $25,000 |
Gerontology Earning Potential
The earning potential for someone interested in gerontology will vary greatly depending on where they work. For instance, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), healthcare social workers earned around $54,020 per year in 2015, case managers can earn up to $69,648 per year, assisted living managers can earn up to $78,880, and healthcare managers earn an average of $103,680 per year.
Gerontology Job Outlook
The job outlook for those with a gerontology specialization is very good. Projections vary depending on which field they want to become employed in. However, because the number of elderly people is increasing very rapidly with the Baby Boom Generation now reaching their 70s, and with people living longer and longer, demand is rising very quickly. Additionally, there is now a strong focus on encouraging people to remain independent and live in their own homes for as long as possible, which means there is also an increase in demand for those who have specific skills to deal with elderly people in the home.
According to Indeed.com, the average national salary of jobs for Gerontology was $63,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide are 10% higher than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.
Gerontology Salary by State
The following lists Gerontology salaries in each state around the country. The figures are based on the total number of job postings by employers through Indeed.com. For example, DC had the largest quoted salary of $79,000 while Hawaii had the smallest quoted salary of $39,000.
| Alaska – $47,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
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| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 48th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like South Peninsula Hospital, Cirrus Medical Staffing, and Personnel Plus Employment Agency, Inc.. | |||||||||||
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| Alabama – $64,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 13th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 13th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like UnitedHealth Group, HealthBridge, UAB, and Humana At Home/SeniorBridge. | |||||||||||
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| Arkansas – $65,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 10th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 10th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Matrix Medical Network, UnitedHealth Group, PPRRiskAdjust.com, and HealthBridge. | |||||||||||
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| Arizona – $52,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 43rd | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Arizona are 18% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 43rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Matrix Medical Network, PPRRiskAdjust.com, UnitedHealth Group, and Brookdale. | |||||||||||
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| California – $68,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 7th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 7th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Matrix Medical Network, Molina Healthcare, Institute on Aging, and Pathways Home Health and Hospice. | |||||||||||
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| Colorado – $56,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 33rd | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 33rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Correctional Health Partners, Brookdale, Christian Living Communities, and HealthBridge. | |||||||||||
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| Connecticut – $73,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 4th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 4th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Benchmark Senior Living, UnitedHealth Group, Brookdale, and Matrix Medical Network. | |||||||||||
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| DC – $79,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 1st | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 25% higher than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 1st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like MedStar Health – Baltimore, The National Academies, Np Now, and UnitedHealth Group. | |||||||||||
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| Delaware – $56,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 34th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 34th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Christiana Care, Matrix Medical Network, State of Delaware, and General Healthcare Resources, Inc.. | |||||||||||
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| Florida – $59,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 27th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 27th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like HealthBridge, Volunteers of America, Brookdale, and NP Now. | |||||||||||
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| Georgia – $72,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 5th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 5th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like HealthBridge, Georgia State University, Joynus Care, Inc., and Ga.Dept of Community Health. | |||||||||||
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| Hawaii – $39,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 51st | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 38% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 51st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Hawaii Pacific University, Child and Family Service of Hawaii, and County of Kauai. | |||||||||||
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| Iowa – $62,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 17th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 17th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like UnitedHealth Group, Lifespace Communities, Inc., Kirkwood Community College, and Kendall & Davis. | |||||||||||
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| Idaho – $42,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 50th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Idaho are 34% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 50th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like UnitedHealth Group, Correctional Health Partners, Pacifica Senior Living Coeur d’Alene, and Dorian Place Assisted LIving. | |||||||||||
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| Illinois – $72,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 6th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 6th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Matrix Medical Network, Molina Healthcare, PPRRiskAdjust.com, and Humana At Home/SeniorBridge. | |||||||||||
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| Indiana – $61,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 20th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 20th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like UnitedHealth Group, HealthBridge, Lifestream Services Inc, and Volunteers of America Indiana. | |||||||||||
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| Kansas – $58,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 29th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 29th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Np Now, Chisholm Place, UnitedHealth Group, and Washburn University. | |||||||||||
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| Kentucky – $55,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 39th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 39th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Healing Hearts Home Care, UnitedHealth Group, Matrix Medical Network, and Charleston Health Care Center. | |||||||||||
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| Louisiana – $57,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 32nd | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 32nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Matrix Medical Network, Lafayette General Medical Center, Louisiana State Government, and Better Fitness For You. | |||||||||||
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| Massachusetts – $76,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 3rd | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 3rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like ALZHEIMERS DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATION INC, CareOne, Benchmark Senior Living, and CareOne at Essex Park. | |||||||||||
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| Maryland – $65,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 11th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 11th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like MedStar Health – Baltimore, NP Now, Stella Maris, and Senior Lifestyle Corporation. | |||||||||||
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| Maine – $56,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 35th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 35th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Humana At Home, Np Now, Martin’s Point Health Care, and Unidentified. | |||||||||||
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| Michigan – $64,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 14th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 14th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like University of Michigan Health System, University of Michigan, Molina Healthcare, and Botsford Hospital. | |||||||||||
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| Minnesota – $55,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 40th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 40th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like PPRRiskAdjust.com, Matrix Medical Network, Essentia Health, and St. Anthony Health Center. | |||||||||||
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| Missouri – $62,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 18th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 18th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Liberty Hospital, UnitedHealth Group, Preferred Family Healthcare, Inc., and HealthBridge. | |||||||||||
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| Mississippi – $66,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 9th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 5% higher than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 9th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Matrix Medical Network, PPRRiskAdjust.com, and HealthBridge. | |||||||||||
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| Montana – $53,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 42nd | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Montana are 17% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 42nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Matrix Medical Network, PPRRiskAdjust.com, Benefis Health System, and Continuum Physician Recruiting. | |||||||||||
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| North Carolina – $60,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 25th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 25th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Matrix Medical Network, UnitedHealth Group, PPRRiskAdjust.com, and Bradley Harris & Associates. | |||||||||||
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| North Dakota – $56,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 36th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 36th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like . | |||||||||||
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| Nebraska – $46,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 49th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 49th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Ridgewood Retirement Community, AARP, The Nebraska Medical Center, and State of Nebraska. | |||||||||||
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| New Hampshire – $62,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 19th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 19th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Np Now, Blue Harbor Senior Living, Home Care Assistance of New Hampshire, and LRGhealthcare. | |||||||||||
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| New Jersey – $68,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 8th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 8th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like CareOne, Springpoint Senior Living, Valley Health System of Ridgewood, NJ, and Rutgers University. | |||||||||||
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| New Mexico – $55,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 41st | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 13% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 41st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Np Now, PPRRiskAdjust.com, Matrix Medical Network, and UnitedHealth Group. | |||||||||||
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| Nevada – $48,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 46th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Nevada are 24% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 46th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Matrix Medical Network, PPRRiskAdjust.com, University of Nevada, Reno, and HealthBridge. | |||||||||||
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| New York – $77,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 2nd | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in New York State are 21% higher than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 2nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like UnitedHealth Group, Matrix Medical Network, PPRRiskAdjust.com, and ComplexCare Solutions, Inc.. | |||||||||||
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| Ohio – $61,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 21st | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 21st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Molina Healthcare, Matrix Medical Network, UnitedHealth Group, and Brookdale. | |||||||||||
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| Oklahoma – $58,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 30th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 30th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Brookdale, HealthBridge, UnitedHealth Group, and Concordia Senior Living. | |||||||||||
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| Oregon – $61,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 22nd | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Oregon are 3% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 22nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Matrix Medical Network, Matrix Medical, Frontier Management, and PPRRiskAdjust.com. | |||||||||||
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| Pennsylvania – $61,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 23rd | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 23rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Matrix Medical Network, Healing Hearts Home Care, The Meadows – Universal Community, and TridentUSA Mobile Clinical Services. | |||||||||||
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| Rhode Island – $58,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 31st | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 9% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 31st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Charlesgate Nursing Center, Child & Family Services of Newport County, and Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Rhode Island. | |||||||||||
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| South Carolina – $63,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 16th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 1% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 16th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Matrix Medical Network, Matrix Medical, UnitedHealth Group, and State of South Carolina. | |||||||||||
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| South Dakota – $48,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 47th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 25% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 47th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Sanford Health and The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. | |||||||||||
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| Tennessee – $59,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 28th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 7% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 28th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like UnitedHealth Group, Matrix Medical Network, Humana At Home/SeniorBridge, and Aspire Health. | |||||||||||
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| Texas – $61,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 24th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 24th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Dept of Family & Protectve Svc, HealthBridge, Molina Healthcare, and Np Now. | |||||||||||
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| Utah – $49,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 45th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 45th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like HealthBridge, SAL Management Group, Molina Healthcare, and Brookdale. | |||||||||||
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| Virginia – $64,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 15th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Virginia are 1% higher than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 15th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Matrix Medical Network, UnitedHealth Group, Depaul Community Resources, and Behavioral Health Services of Virginia. | |||||||||||
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| Vermont – $56,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 37th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Vermont are 12% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 37th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Gifford Medical Center, Visiting Nurse Association, and Kindred Healthcare. | |||||||||||
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| Washington – $65,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 12th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Washington State are 3% higher than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 12th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like UnitedHealth Group, Matrix Medical Network, PPRRiskAdjust.com, and Catholic Health Initiatives. | |||||||||||
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| Wisconsin – $56,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 38th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 38th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like UW Medical Foundation, Humana At Home/SeniorBridge, UnitedHealth Group, and Ministry Health Care. | |||||||||||
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| West Virginia – $60,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 26th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 26th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Matrix Medical Network, Healing Hearts Home Care, Home Base, Inc., and UnitedHealth Group. | |||||||||||
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| Wyoming – $52,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 44th | ||||||||||
| Average Gerontology salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Gerontology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 44th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like . | |||||||||||
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