How much does a Residency Program Director make in San Jose, CA? The average Residency Program Director salary in San Jose, CA is $173,507 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $143,626 and $225,438. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Residency Program Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Residency Program Director Salary $116,421 San Jose,CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Residency Program Director Salary $143,626 San Jose,CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Residency Program Director Salary $173,507 San Jose,CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Residency Program Director Salary $225,438 San Jose,CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Residency Program Director Salary $272,719 San Jose,CA April 24, 2024
25% $143,626 10% $116,421 90% $272,719 75% $225,438 $173,507 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Residency Program Director

Residency Program Director directs the administration of the physician residency program of a healthcare organization. Develops and implements program policies, goals, and objectives that ensure compliance with accreditation standards set by governing bodies such as the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Being a Residency Program Director collaborates with faculty members and other stakeholders to develop and deliver a comprehensive curriculum covering the medical knowledge, clinical skills, and professional competencies required for physicians. Implements evaluation mechanisms and processes to conduct regular assessments, provide feedback, monitor performance, and support residents' well-being and academic progress. Additionally, Residency Program Director participates in the recruitment and selection process of resident physicians. Requires a MD. Requires State License to Practice Medicine. Typically reports to senior management. The Residency Program Director 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. To be a Residency Program Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Residency Program Director, the first career path typically starts with a Professional Services Director - Healthcare position, and then progresses to Hospital Administrator.

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Head of Residency Program position, and then progresses to Chief Academic Officer - Healthcare.

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Residency Program Director salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Residency Program Director, the highest Residency Program Director salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Residency Program Director salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Residency Program Director salary is in Miami, FL, where the Residency Program Director salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

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Skills associated with Residency Program Director: Performance Evaluation, Academic Assessment, Medical Residency Administration, Clinical Supervision ...More