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Hourly Wage for Clinical Informatics Director Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of Clinical Informatics Director?

As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Clinical Informatics Director in the United States is $83, which translates to an annual salary of about $172,609.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $94 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74 to $89 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67 per hour
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Clinical Informatics Director Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $184,628 $15,386 $3,551 $89
Average $172,609 $14,384 $3,319 $83
25th Percentile $154,882 $12,907 $2,979 $74
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Key Factors That Influence Clinical Informatics Director Salaries

A Clinical Informatics Director'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Clinical Informatics Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Clinical Informatics Director'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:

  • Clinical Informatics Manager (7+ years): $139,037
  • Clinical Informatics Senior Manager (7+ years): $155,860
  • Clinical Informatics Director (7+ years): $172,609
  • VP of Clinical Nursing Information (7+ years): $223,942
  • SVP of Clinical Information (7+ years): $361,051
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Clinical Informatics Manager7+ years$139,037
Clinical Informatics Senior Manager7+ years$155,860
Clinical Informatics Director7+ years$172,609
VP of Clinical Nursing Information7+ years$223,942
SVP of Clinical Information7+ years$361,051
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Top Paying Cities for Clinical Informatics Directors

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: $217,712
  • San Francisco: $215,328
  • Oakland: $210,790

Clinical Informatics Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Clinical Informatics Director'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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Clinical Informatics Director

Salaries for a Clinical Informatics Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $171,605 in 2023 to around $164,275 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Clinical Informatics Director salary trends, .

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FAQ about Clinical Informatics Director

1. What are the responsibilities of Clinical Informatics Director?

Directs an organization's clinical informatics department. Designs and implements the organization's clinical informatics systems and data to improve patient care and operational results. Establishes initiatives to improve systems or integrate new systems. Communicates and collaborates with top management and other departments to ensure departmental initiatives and strategies align with broader organizational goals. Researches and stays up-to-date on new clinical informatics trends and technology. Requires a master's degree in nursing. Requires Registered Nurse (RN) license. Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.

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