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Finance Director - Physician Practice Salary in the United States

How much does a Finance Director - Physician Practice make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Finance Director - Physician Practice in the United States is $152,410 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

However, a Finance Director - Physician Practice's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $173,110
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $137,411 to $163,245
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $123,755
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Finance Director - Physician Practice Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $163,245 $13,604 $3,139 $78
Average $152,410 $12,701 $2,931 $73
25th Percentile $137,411 $11,451 $2,643 $66
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Key Factors That Influence Finance Director - Physician Practice Salaries

A Finance Director - Physician Practice'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 Finance Director - Physician Practice Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Finance Director - Physician Practice'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:

  • Finance Manager - Physician Practice (0-5 years): $101,214
  • Finance Director - Physician Practice (5+ years): $152,410
  • Chief Financial Officer - Physician Practice (5+ years): $364,761
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Finance Manager - Physician Practice0-5 years$101,214
Finance Director - Physician Practice5+ years$152,410
Chief Financial Officer - Physician Practice5+ years$364,761
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Top Paying Cities for Finance Director - Physician Practices

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: $192,235
  • San Francisco: $190,130
  • Oakland: $186,123

What Skills Can Increase a Finance Director - Physician Practice's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 7.51% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 2.26% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
  • Forecasting (Mentioned in 1.22% Job Postings): Forecasting is the process of making predictions of the future based on past and present data and most commonly by analysis of trends. A commonplace example might be estimation of some variable of interest at some specified future date. Prediction is a similar, but more general term. Both might refer to formal statistical methods employing time series, cross-sectional or longitudinal data, or alternatively to less formal judgmental methods. Usage can differ between areas of application: for example, in hydrology the terms "forecast" and "forecasting" are sometimes reserved for estimates of values at certain specific future times, while the term "prediction" is used for more general estimates, such as the number of times floods will occur over a long period. Risk and uncertainty are central to forecasting and prediction; it is generally considered good practice to indicate the degree of uncertainty attaching to forecasts. In any case, the data must be up to date in order for the forecast to be as accurate as possible. In some cases the data used to predict the variable of interest is itself forecasted.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 7.51%
Billing 2.26%
Forecasting 1.22%
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 a Finance Director - Physician Practice's salary.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 36%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 32%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 30%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Verbal Communication
$207,278
36%
Insight
$201,181
32%
Collaboration
$198,133
30%
Coaching
$196,609
29%
Accounts Payable
$185,940
22%
Budgeting
$185,940
22%
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Finance Director - Physician Practice Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Finance Director - Physician Practice salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $161,871. While startup companies pay approximate $137,869.

Finance Director - Physician Practice Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$137,869
Growth Stage51~500$145,554
Established501~5000$156,586
Enterprise5000+$161,871

Finance Director - Physician Practice Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Finance Director - Physician Practice 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, Finance Director - Physician Practice positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Finance Director - Physician Practice as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Finance Director - Physician Practice

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$167,651$81.010%

Finance Director - Physician Practice Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Finance Director - Physician Practice'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 July 01, 2026

Finance Director - Physician Practice Salary Growth & Career Path

For a Finance Director - Physician Practice, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Chief Financial Officer - Physician Practice role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $364,761 - a projected growth of 139% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Finance Director - Physician Practice

Salaries for a Finance Director - Physician Practice can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $130,314 in 2023 to around $126,549 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Finance Director - Physician Practice salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Finance Director - Physician Practice Over Time

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2023
$130,314
2024
$128,835
2025
$126,549
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2023 $130,314
2024 $128,835
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Most common benefits for Finance Director - Physician Practice

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FAQ about Finance Director - Physician Practice

1. Where can a Finance Director - Physician Practice earn the most?

A Finance Director - Physician Practice'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 Finance Director - Physician Practice earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Finance Director - Physician Practice is $192,235.

2. What is the highest pay for Finance Director - Physician Practice?

The highest pay for Finance Director - Physician Practice is $173,110.

3. What is the lowest pay for Finance Director - Physician Practice?

The lowest pay for Finance Director - Physician Practice is $123,755.

4. What are the responsibilities of Finance Director - Physician Practice?

Directs the financial policies, planning, reporting and controls for a physician practice or group. Oversees all accounting, billing, receivables, and reimbursement processes and reporting. Develops statistical data, forecasting, and activity reports. Requires a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.

5. What industry pays the highest salary for Finance Director - Physician Practice?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Finance Director - Physician Practice roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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