What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Simulated Patient?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Simulated Patient jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK (24.6% above average), followed by Nome, AK and Berkeley, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Barrow, AK $55,328 $4,610 $1,064 $26.60 Nome, AK $55,094 $4,591 $1,059 $26.49 Berkeley, CA $54,381 $4,531 $1,045 $26.14 Oak Bluffs, MA $53,784 $4,482 $1,034 $25.86 Sitka, AK $53,503 $4,458 $1,028 $25.72 Holdrege, NE $53,200 $4,433 $1,023 $25.58 Wyoming, WY $52,968 $4,414 $1,018 $25.47 Loyola, CA $52,563 $4,380 $1,010 $25.27 Santa Clara, CA $52,160 $4,346 $1,003 $25.08 San Jose, CA $52,159 $4,346 $1,003 $25.08

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Q: How much does a Simulated Patient make?

The average annual pay for a simulated patient in the United States is $44,413 a year — that works out to approximately $21.35 an hour. The middle 80% of Simulated Patients earn between $30,000 (10th percentile) and $61,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Simulated Patient Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Simulated Patient in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Clinical Academic Allergist at $192,188 (432.7%) above Simulated Patient. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Clinical Academic Allergist $236,601 $19,716 $4,550 $113.75 Adjunct Faculty For Medical Terminology $109,920 $9,160 $2,113 $52.85 Ir Rn $106,970 $8,914 $2,057 $51.43 Transfusion Nurse $80,321 $6,693 $1,544 $38.62 Inmate $54,007 $4,500 $1,038 $25.96

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Simulated Patient Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$44,413

Columbus

Ohio

$42,898

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How much does a Simulated Patient make?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average annual pay for a Simulated Patient in the United States is $44,413 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $21.35 an hour. This is the equivalent of $854/week or $3,701/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $68,000 and as low as $26,500, the majority of Simulated Patient salaries currently range between $34,000 (25th percentile) to $53,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $61,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Simulated Patient varies greatly (by as much as 19500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Simulated Patient in your area makes on average $42,898 per year, or $1,515 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $44,413. Ohio ranks number 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Simulated Patient salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Simulated Patient jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Simulated Patient Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Simulated Patient job is above the national average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK, , with Nome, AK, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $9,968 (22.4%), and Barrow, AK, furthers that trend with another $10,915 (24.6%) above the $44,413 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Simulated Patient appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Barrow, AK, and San Jose, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Simulated Patient role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Barrow, AK	$55,328	$4,610	$1,064	$26.60
Nome, AK	$55,094	$4,591	$1,059	$26.49
Berkeley, CA	$54,381	$4,531	$1,045	$26.14
Oak Bluffs, MA	$53,784	$4,482	$1,034	$25.86
Sitka, AK	$53,503	$4,458	$1,028	$25.72
Holdrege, NE	$53,200	$4,433	$1,023	$25.58
Wyoming, WY	$52,968	$4,414	$1,018	$25.47
Loyola, CA	$52,563	$4,380	$1,010	$25.27
Santa Clara, CA	$52,160	$4,346	$1,003	$25.08
San Jose, CA	$52,159	$4,346	$1,003	$25.08

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Simulated Patient Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Simulated Patient category.

For example Clinical Academic Allergist jobs pay as much as $192,188 (432.7%) more than the average Simulated Patient salary of $44,413. If you're qualified, finding work as a Clinical Academic Allergist may help you make more money than that of the average Simulated Patient position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Clinical Academic Allergist	$236,601	$19,716	$4,550	$113.75
Adjunct Faculty For Medical Terminology	$109,920	$9,160	$2,113	$52.85
Ir Rn	$106,970	$8,914	$2,057	$51.43
Transfusion Nurse	$80,321	$6,693	$1,544	$38.62
Inmate	$54,007	$4,500	$1,038	$25.96

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ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

Infographic detailing Simulated Patient salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $44,413 per year or $21.35 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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