Key Factors That Influence Clinic Manager I Salaries
A Clinic Manager I'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 Clinic Manager Salaries?
Experience is a primary driver of a Clinic Manager I'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:
How Do Clinic Manager I 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 Clinic Manager Is.
For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
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: $92,805
San Francisco: $91,789
Oakland: $89,855
San Jose, CA$92,805
San Francisco, CA$91,789
Oakland, CA$89,855
New York, NY$84,718
Paramus, NJ$83,688
Queens Village, NY$83,684
Passaic, NJ$83,614
Bergenfield, NJ$83,608
Stamford, CT$83,446
Huntington, NY$83,416
Newark, NJ$82,872
Bridgeport, CT$82,717
Vallejo, CA$82,570
New Brunswick, NJ$82,541
Petaluma, CA$82,497
Middlesex, NJ$82,357
Somerset, NJ$82,305
Santa Cruz, CA$82,210
Boston, MA$81,761
Monterey, CA$81,503
Seattle, WA$81,334
Santa Rosa, CA$81,320
Los Angeles, CA$81,297
Juneau, AK$81,106
Washington, DC$81,025
Orange, CA$80,763
Santa Ana, CA$80,569
Long Beach, CA$80,495
Anaheim, CA$80,481
Anchorage, AK$80,444
Santa Maria, CA$80,223
Everett, WA$80,208
Danbury, CT$79,949
Bremerton, WA$79,848
Tacoma, WA$79,583
New Suffolk, NY$79,582
Sacramento, CA$79,561
Santa Barbara, CA$79,480
Trenton, NJ$79,399
San Diego, CA$79,399
Brockton, MA$79,318
Fairbanks, AK$79,138
Lompoc, CA$78,950
Lowell, MA$78,891
Ventura, CA$78,877
Nashua, NH$78,862
Stockton, CA$78,855
Modesto, CA$78,317
Poughkeepsie, NY$78,156
Olympia, WA$78,016
Kennewick, WA$78,016
New Haven, CT$77,986
Lawrence, MA$77,721
Hartford, CT$77,648
Riverside, CA$77,633
New Bedford, MA$77,560
Richland, WA$77,560
Bakersfield, CA$77,457
San Bernardino, CA$77,427
New Britain, CT$77,420
Atlantic City, NJ$77,420
New London, CT$77,390
Norwich, CT$77,368
Portsmouth, NH$77,354
Boulder, CO$77,198
Portland, OR$77,096
Worcester, MA$77,089
Minneapolis, MN$76,861
Philadelphia, PA$76,758
Honolulu, HI$76,515
Saint Paul, MN$76,479
Vineland, NJ$76,463
Providence, RI$76,250
Chicago, IL$76,037
Bellingham, WA$75,948
Springfield, MA$75,889
Baltimore, MD$75,867
Chico, CA$75,683
Pittsfield, MA$75,485
Manchester, NH$75,345
Spokane, WA$75,021
Denver, CO$75,014
Albany, NY$74,668
Troy, NY$74,639
Nassau, NY$74,560
Schenectady, NY$74,484
Wilmington, DE$74,425
Burlington, VT$74,322
Salem, OR$74,293
Portland, ME$74,065
Yakima, WA$73,991
Rochester, MN$73,763
Reno, NV$73,726
Fresno, CA$73,726
Milwaukee, WI$73,660
Detroit, MI$73,586
Ann Arbor, MI$73,574
Allentown, PA$73,564
Colorado Springs, CO$73,439
Syracuse, NY$73,402
Carson City, NV$73,402
Houston, TX$73,299
Eugene, OR$73,263
Gary, IN$73,174
Springfield, OR$73,115
Bismarck, ND$73,101
Galveston, TX$73,049
Medford, OR$72,939
Fort Collins, CO$72,909
Concord, NH$72,873
Austin, TX$72,851
Mesa, AZ$72,696
Reading, PA$72,689
Phoenix, AZ$72,681
Dallas, TX$72,659
Saint Cloud, MN$72,589
Madison, WI$72,490
Utica, NY$72,291
Rochester, NY$72,174
Des Moines, IA$72,166
Raleigh, NC$72,159
Atlanta, GA$72,049
Battle Creek, MI$72,026
Salt Lake City, UT$72,004
Lancaster, PA$71,894
Harrisburg, PA$71,791
Kansas City, MO$71,717
Champaign, IL$71,703
Kansas City, KS$71,703
Fort Worth, TX$71,695
Columbus, OH$71,683
Boca Raton, FL$71,666
Pittsburgh, PA$71,637
Richmond, VA$71,607
Indianapolis, IN$71,592
Cleveland, OH$71,585
Las Vegas, NV$71,497
Cincinnati, OH$71,497
Petersburg, VA$71,386
Huntsville, AL$71,276
Lansing, MI$71,227
Lebanon, PA$71,217
Pueblo, CO$71,210
Appleton, WI$71,188
Buffalo, NY$71,158
Dayton, OH$71,136
Racine, WI$71,121
Charlotte, NC$71,114
Saint Louis, MO$71,092
York, PA$71,048
Elkhart, IN$71,048
Gastonia, NC$71,034
Billings, MT$71,016
Beaumont, TX$70,996
Lorain, OH$70,982
Benton Harbor, MI$70,967
Toledo, OH$70,952
Binghamton, NY$70,915
Rock Hill, SC$70,908
Rockford, IL$70,871
Springfield, IL$70,842
Elyria, OH$70,835
Fargo, ND$70,835
Flagstaff, AZ$70,783
Fort Lauderdale, FL$70,739
Duluth, MN$70,695
Miami, FL$70,695
Cheyenne, WY$70,643
Grand Forks, ND$70,643
Bangor, ME$70,481
Cedar Rapids, IA$70,400
Durham, NC$70,369
Louisville, KY$70,364
Grand Rapids, MI$70,349
Hialeah, FL$70,342
Casper, WY$70,239
Scranton, PA$70,150
New Orleans, LA$70,128
Virginia Beach, VA$70,121
Akron, OH$70,084
Peoria, IL$69,988
Sarasota, FL$69,974
Nashville, TN$69,922
Omaha, NE$69,922
Green Bay, WI$69,922
Baton Rouge, LA$69,885
Charleston, SC$69,871
Jamestown, NY$69,834
Davenport, IA$69,834
Tucson, AZ$69,797
Saint Petersburg, FL$69,753
Tampa, FL$69,738
Evansville, IN$69,694
Port Arthur, TX$69,694
Bradenton, FL$69,665
Santa Fe, NM$69,532
Orlando, FL$69,400
Clearwater, FL$69,378
Canton, OH$69,223
La Crosse, WI$69,223
Albuquerque, NM$69,179
Newport News, VA$69,172
High Point, NC$69,150
Ogden, UT$69,120
Corpus Christi, TX$69,061
Norfolk, VA$69,017
Laramie, WY$69,017
Rock Island, IL$68,973
Saginaw, MI$68,958
Jacksonville, FL$68,951
Salisbury, NC$68,936
Boise, ID$68,921
Moline, IL$68,885
Fort Myers, FL$68,863
Memphis, TN$68,848
Tulsa, OK$68,811
Waterloo, IA$68,767
Spartanburg, SC$68,693
Lincoln, NE$68,657
Fort Wayne, IN$68,642
Provo, UT$68,634
Cedar Falls, IA$68,546
San Antonio, TX$68,517
Greensboro, NC$68,487
South Bend, IN$68,480
Savannah, GA$68,399
Muskegon, MI$68,370
Birmingham, AL$68,362
Winston Salem, NC$68,326
Lake Charles, LA$68,149
Anderson, IN$68,134
Lexington, KY$68,112
Augusta, GA$68,090
Greenville, SC$68,090
Lima, OH$68,031
Wichita, KS$68,024
Tuscaloosa, AL$68,024
Columbia, SC$67,958
Springfield, OH$67,943
Asheville, NC$67,825
Bloomington, IN$67,774
Knoxville, TN$67,509
Shreveport, LA$67,501
Wilmington, NC$67,406
Roanoke, VA$67,406
Topeka, KS$67,273
Frankfort, KY$67,265
Oklahoma City, OK$67,214
Chillicothe, OH$67,185
Longview, TX$67,178
Melbourne, FL$67,170
Sioux Falls, SD$67,053
Mobile, AL$67,045
Terre Haute, IN$67,016
Altoona, PA$66,972
Amarillo, TX$66,920
Killeen, TX$66,898
Fayetteville, AR$66,839
Chattanooga, TN$66,817
Sioux City, IA$66,751
Idaho Falls, ID$66,736
Lynchburg, VA$66,677
Gainesville, FL$66,582
Portsmouth, OH$66,545
Little Rock, AR$66,530
Lafayette, LA$66,501
Youngstown, OH$66,501
Daytona Beach, FL$66,457
Clarksville, TN$66,449
Pensacola, FL$66,442
Temple, TX$66,437
Hopkinsville, KY$66,221
Erie, PA$66,206
Florence, SC$66,177
Charleston, WV$66,059
Great Falls, MT$66,022
Macon, GA$65,919
Tallahassee, FL$65,912
Fayetteville, NC$65,897
Waco, TX$65,883
Helena, MT$65,831
Pine Bluff, AR$65,803
Vincennes, IN$65,713
Lubbock, TX$65,684
Alamogordo, NM$65,640
Twin Falls, ID$65,574
Rapid City, SD$65,552
Jackson, MS$65,419
Huntington, WV$65,414
Greenville, MS$65,412
Parkersburg, WV$65,337
Montgomery, AL$65,323
Wichita Falls, TX$65,250
Springfield, MO$65,250
Biloxi, MS$65,213
Monroe, LA$65,139
Johnstown, PA$65,088
Sumter, SC$65,059
Columbus, GA$65,051
Pascagoula, MS$64,911
Abilene, TX$64,911
Kingsport, TN$64,720
Albany, GA$64,720
Gulfport, MS$64,698
Alexandria, LA$64,455
Fort Smith, AR$64,271
El Paso, TX$64,073
Las Cruces, NM$63,741
Harlingen, TX$63,555
Pocatello, ID$63,543
Florence, AL$63,447
Brownsville, TX$63,432
Mcallen, TX$63,278
Dothan, AL$63,175
Columbus, MS$62,738
Altus, OK$62,395
Lawton, OK$62,255
Pierre, SD$61,990
What Skills Can Increase a Clinic Manager I's Salary?
Demanded Skills for the Role:
Leadership (Mentioned in 10.17% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
Clinical Operations (Mentioned in 2.17% Job Postings): Clinical Operations refer to the activities that support the clinical trial process from start-up to close out. Ensures there is proper planning, appropriate conduct through the process, safety of patients and use of quality data.
Continuous Quality Improvement (Mentioned in 1.61% Job Postings): Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) is a deliberate, defined process which is focused on activities that are responsive to community needs and improving population health.
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Skills
Demand Percentage
Leadership
10.17%
Clinical Operations
2.17%
Continuous Quality Improvement
1.61%
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 a Clinic Manager I's salary.
Clinical Trial: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Clinical Research: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill
Salary
Salary % Increase
Clinical Trial
$79,465
8%
Clinical Research
$77,994
6%
Commitment
$77,258
5%
Accountability
$76,522
4%
Confidentiality
$76,522
4%
Project Management
$75,786
3%
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Clinic Manager I Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise
Clinic Manager I salary potential scales significantly with company size.
Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $78,147.
While startup companies pay approximate $66,559.
Clinic Manager I Salary by Company Size
Company Size
Employees
Average Salary
Startup
1~50
$66,559
Growth Stage
51~500
$70,269
Established
501~5000
$75,595
Enterprise
5000+
$78,147
Clinic Manager I Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors
For Clinic Manager I roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential
by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries).
Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare,
offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely,
Clinic Manager positions in Edu., Government & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay,
as this sector often view Clinic Manager I as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
The top paying industry for a Clinic Manager I
Industry Sector
Average Annual Salary
Average Hourly Rate
Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare
$80,937
$39.0
10%
How Education impacts a Clinic Manager I's Salary?
Your level of education can impact your salary potential.
While many Clinic Manager Is enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree,
higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.
According to our 100% employer-reported salary data,
the median salary for a Clinic Manager I with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between
$74,771
and $81,097).
Clinic Manager I Salaries by Degree Level
Typical Education for Clinic Manager I
No Diploma0.8%
High School26.2%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors34.4%
Masters20.9%
Doctorate2.4%
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Degree Level
% of user with this level of education
No Diploma
0.8%
High School
26.2%
Associates
15.3%
Bachelors
34.4%
Masters
20.9%
Doctorate
2.4%
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Clinic Manager I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay
Understanding how a Clinic Manager I'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.
Hourly
Monthly
Weekly
Yearly
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Last Updated on July 01, 2026
$64,411
Average$73,579/year
$81,388
$5,368
Average$6,132/month
$6,782
$1,239
Average$1,415/week
$1,565
$31
Average$35/hour
$39
Annual Salary
Monthly Pay
Weekly Pay
Hourly Wage
75th Percentile
$81,388
$6,782
$1,565
$39
Average
$73,579
$6,132
$1,415
$35
25th Percentile
$64,411
$5,368
$1,239
$31
Clinic Manager I Salary Growth & Career Path
Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings.
As a Clinic Manager I, 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.
Salaries for a Clinic Manager I can change over time,
reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy.
The median salary decreased from $75,863 in 2023
to around $74,823 in 2025,
reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy.
For a detailed analysis of Clinic Manager I salary trends,
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Average Annual Salary of Clinic Manager I Over Time
2022
$???
2023
$75,863
2024
$75,913
2025
$74,823
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year
Average Annual Salary
2022
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2023
$75,863
2024
$75,913
2025
$74,823
2026
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2027
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Most common benefits for Clinic Manager I
Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
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Common company salaries for Clinic Manager I
Here are companies hiring for Clinic Manager I and their salaries, click below for more details.
N
$97,099/per year
New York Police Department
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
S
$95,962/per year
State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
U
$94,615/per year
US Department of Transportation
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
U
$93,141/per year
US General Services Administration
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
L
$92,342/per year
Los Angeles County
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
D
$92,011/per year
Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
U
$91,967/per year
US Department of Commerce
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
U
$91,755/per year
US Department of Energy
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
F
$91,673/per year
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
N
$90,276/per year
Naval Sea Systems Command
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
T
$88,975/per year
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
S
$88,721/per year
San Diego County
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
T
$88,664/per year
The TTB
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
L
$87,569/per year
Lutheran Services
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
M
$85,066/per year
Maryland Inc
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
S
$83,780/per year
State University of New York
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
N
$82,969/per year
New York State
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
P
$82,703/per year
Puerto Rico Department of Education
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
U
$80,526/per year
US Central Command
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
H
$80,286/per year
Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
A
$79,270/per year
Air Force Reserve
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
A
$78,505/per year
American Automobile Association (AAA)
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
S
$76,678/per year
State of Florida - Department of Health
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
N
$75,183/per year
New York State Department
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
S
$75,106/per year
State University System of Florida
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
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FAQ about Clinic Manager I
1. Where can a Clinic Manager I earn the most?
A Clinic Manager I's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer.
According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Clinic Manager I earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Clinic Manager I is $92,805.
2. What is the highest pay for Clinic Manager I?
The highest pay for Clinic Manager I is $88,498.
3. What is the lowest pay for Clinic Manager I?
The lowest pay for Clinic Manager I is $56,064.
4. What are the responsibilities of Clinic Manager I?
Administers the daily operations of a medical clinic staffed by 25 physicians or less. Prepares and monitors budgets, purchases equipment and supplies, oversees maintenance of the facility. Responsible for hiring and training office and nursing support staff. Establishes and oversees billing practices. May be responsible for contracts or negotiations with insurance providers. This is an administrative non-physician role. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a director. Supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision.
5. What industry pays the highest salary for Clinic Manager I?
The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Clinic Manager I roles,
with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.
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