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How much do medical missionary jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for medical missionary in the United States is $45,043.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,500.00 and $48,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a medical missionary?

Medical missionaries are individuals, often with medical training, who provide healthcare services and humanitarian aid in underserved or remote areas, typically as part of religious or faith-based organizations. Their work includes offering medical treatment, health education, and sometimes spiritual support to communities in need. Medical missionaries may serve in developing countries, disaster zones, or regions with limited access to healthcare. Their goal is to improve health outcomes while often sharing their faith and supporting local development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical missionary, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Medical Missionary, you need a solid background in healthcare (such as nursing, medicine, or public health), cross-cultural competence, and often relevant degrees or certifications. Familiarity with basic medical equipment, telemedicine platforms, and sometimes language-learning tools is typically required. Compassion, resilience, and strong interpersonal communication are crucial soft skills for building trust and adapting to diverse environments. These skills and qualities are essential for providing effective care, fostering community relationships, and overcoming the challenges of working in underserved or remote areas.

What are some common challenges faced by medical missionaries when working in remote or underserved locations?

Medical Missionaries often encounter challenges such as limited access to medical supplies, language barriers, and cultural differences when working in remote or underserved areas. Adapting to resource constraints and improvising with available materials is a frequent part of the job. Additionally, they must build trust within communities and collaborate closely with local healthcare workers to ensure effective, sustainable care. These challenges require resilience, flexibility, and strong interpersonal skills.

What is the difference between Medical Missionary vs Medical Volunteer?

AspectMedical MissionaryMedical Volunteer
CredentialsMedical degree or healthcare certification, often with missionary trainingVaries; may include medical training or basic first aid
Work EnvironmentInternational, often in underserved or rural areas, with a focus on long-term serviceShort-term or periodic, in various locations, often during missions or relief efforts
Employer & IndustryReligious or faith-based organizations, NGOs, mission agenciesNonprofits, NGOs, hospitals, or relief organizations

Medical Missionaries typically have formal medical credentials and serve long-term in underserved regions, combining healthcare with spiritual or community outreach. Medical Volunteers usually participate temporarily, providing immediate medical aid during specific missions or relief efforts. Both roles are vital but differ mainly in duration, credentials, and scope of service.

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Infographic showing various Medical Missionary job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,043 per year, or $21.7 per hour.

Alumni Mission Manager

Fellowship of Catholic University Students

Golden, CO • On-site, Remote

$60K - $90K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Position Mission & Summary
The FOCUS Alumni Team exists to support our alumni as they continue to know Christ Jesus and fulfill His Great Commission - living missionary discipleship out in the world.
As a Mission Manager, you'll bring that mission to life by coaching and supporting Alumni Coordinators who lead Communities of Mission (CoMs) across the country-while also serving as the Coordinator of your own local CoM. You'll accompany Coordinators as they welcome alumni, build community, and encourage missionary discipleship in their cities. You'll provide clarity, vision, and structured support, helping each CoM operate with consistency and vitality. This role blends relational leadership, strategic guidance, and hands-on CoM experience, and will include periodic visits to the cities you manage to strengthen relationships and support local mission efforts.
You'll love this role if you're someone who:
  • Enjoys mentoring and equipping leaders to serve with confidence and clarity
  • Thrives in relational, high-touch leadership that strengthens community
  • Values clear frameworks while thriving with autonomy, initiative, and flexibility
  • Feels energized by accompanying multiple communities toward health & mission
  • Likes balancing coaching, accountability, and collaborative problem-solving

Core strengths that will help you succeed:
  • Coaching and accompaniment
  • Relational communication and listening
  • Missionary conviction and example
  • Ownership and accountability
  • Discernment and problem-solving

Compensation & Benefits
For this role, we anticipate paying $60,000 - $90,000/year. This range is an estimate. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the provided range and will be adjusted based on various factors including qualifications, experience, abilities, geographic location, and duties.
Personal Mission Partner Development (MPD) is one way in which we invite others to be on mission with us through the gift of their financial support. In this position, we will invite you to engage in personal MPD efforts and fundraise on behalf of the FOCUS. This position will be expected to fundraise between $5,000-$7,500 a month to support their work with FOCUS. To thrive in serving the mission, the candidate will receive world-class training in this area and ample time to engage in their fundraising efforts.
As a FOCUS staff member, you and your family will have access to several benefits that are designed to help care for the whole person and make your career at FOCUS rewarding. You will receive:
  • Medical, Vision and Dental insurance
  • Ability to contribute to a Health Savings Account
  • Employer-provided life insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Option to purchase additional life insurance for yourself, your spouse and your child(ren)
  • 403(b) retirement plan with a discretionary employer-match for eligible staff
  • Option to purchase LifeLock Identity Protection
  • Integrity-based Paid Time Off
  • Paid parental leave
  • We observe many paid holidays recognized by fellow Americans and also some of the feast days of Holy Mother Church. In addition, we recognize the Sacred Christmas Respite by closing the office from December 24-January 1 each year.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold (full-time, part-time or temporary), and your tenure with FOCUS. Specific benefits may change at FOCUS's discretion.

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