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Intermediate Clinical Programmer Salary in the United States

How much does an Intermediate Clinical Programmer make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Intermediate Clinical Programmer in the United States is $97,963 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

However, an Intermediate Clinical Programmer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,590
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,823 to $106,143
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,502
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Intermediate Clinical Programmer Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $106,143 $8,845 $2,041 $51
Average $97,963 $8,164 $1,884 $47
25th Percentile $88,823 $7,402 $1,708 $43
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Key Factors That Influence Intermediate Clinical Programmer Salaries

An Intermediate Clinical Programmer'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 Intermediate Clinical Programmer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Intermediate Clinical Programmer'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:

  • Bioinformatics Programmer/Analyst I (0-2 years): $72,171
  • Intermediate Clinical Programmer (2-4 years): $97,944
  • Bioinformatics Programmer/Analyst III (4-7 years): $107,685
  • Bioinformatics Programmer/Analyst IV (7+ years): $134,748
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Bioinformatics Programmer/Analyst I0-2 years$72,171
Intermediate Clinical Programmer2-4 years$97,944
Bioinformatics Programmer/Analyst III4-7 years$107,685
Bioinformatics Programmer/Analyst IV7+ years$134,748
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How Do Intermediate Clinical Programmer 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 Intermediate Clinical Programmers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $108,463.
  • California: $108,053.
  • Massachusetts: $106,613.

Top Paying Cities for Intermediate Clinical Programmers

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: $123,553
  • San Francisco: $122,203
  • Oakland: $119,623

What Skills Can Increase an Intermediate Clinical Programmer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Team Management (Mentioned in 3.17% Job Postings): The ability of an individual or an organization to administer and coordinate a group of individuals to perform a task. Team management involves teamwork, communication, objective setting and performance appraisals.
  • Clinical Research (Mentioned in 2.7% Job Postings): Clinical research is a branch of healthcare science that determines the safety and effectiveness (efficacy) of medications, devices, diagnostic products and treatment regimens intended for human use. These may be used for prevention, treatment, diagnosis or for relieving symptoms of a disease. Clinical research is different from clinical practice. In clinical practice established treatments are used, while in clinical research evidence is collected to establish a treatment.
  • SOP (Mentioned in 2.22% Job Postings): SOP is A standard operating procedure is a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out routine operations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Team Management 3.17%
Clinical Research 2.7%
SOP 2.22%
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 Intermediate Clinical Programmer's salary.
  • UAT: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • SOP: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Clinical Trial: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
UAT
 $118,535
21%
SOP
 $108,739
11%
Clinical Trial
 $107,759
10%
Team Management
 $106,780
9%
Innovation
 $105,800
8%
Project Management
 $105,800
8%
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How Education impacts an Intermediate Clinical Programmer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Intermediate Clinical Programmers 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 Intermediate Clinical Programmer with a Associate's Degree is between $83,860 and $88,868).

Intermediate Clinical Programmer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Intermediate Clinical Programmer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.9%
High School 31.4%
Associates 2.9%
Bachelors 31.4%
Masters 60.0%
Doctorate 5.7%
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Intermediate Clinical Programmer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Intermediate Clinical Programmer'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.

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$88,823
Average $97,963/year
$106,143
$7,402
Average $8,164/month
$8,845
$1,708
Average $1,884/week
$2,041
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Average $47/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $106,143 $8,845 $2,041 $51
Average $97,963 $8,164 $1,884 $47
25th Percentile $88,823 $7,402 $1,708 $43

Intermediate Clinical Programmer Salary Growth & Career Path

Intermediate Clinical Programmer
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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an Intermediate Clinical Programmer, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Intermediate Clinical Programmer Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role Estimate Salary Projected Raise
Cerner Certified Application Analyst Senior $120,600 23%
Bioinformatics Programmer/Analyst III $107,700 10%

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Salary Trends for Intermediate Clinical Programmer

Salaries for an Intermediate Clinical Programmer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $86,047 in 2023 to around $85,658 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Intermediate Clinical Programmer salary trends, .

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