Clinical Support Salary in the United States

How much does a Clinical Support make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Clinical Support in the United States is $109,788 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,886
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,189 to $119,261
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $91,450
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Clinical Support Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $119,261 $9,938 $2,293 $57
Average $109,788 $9,149 $2,111 $53
25th Percentile $100,189 $8,349 $1,927 $48
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Key Factors That Influence Clinical Support Salaries

A Clinical Support'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 Clinical Support Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Clinical Support'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $71,888
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $90,292
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,091
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,295
  • Expert (over 8 years): $152,746
Levels Salary
Clinical ... Level Clinical Support$71,888
Clinical ... Level Clinical Support$90,292
Clinical ... Level Clinical Support$109,091
Clinical ... Level Clinical Support$136,295
Clinical ... Level Clinical Support$152,746
$71,888 0 yr
$90,292 < 2 yrs
$109,091 2-4 yrs
$136,295 5-8 yrs
$152,746 > 8 yrs
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How Do Clinical Support 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 Clinical Supports. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $121,557.
  • California: $121,096.
  • Massachusetts: $119,482.

Top Paying Cities for Clinical Supports

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: $138,476
  • San Francisco: $136,959
  • Oakland: $134,073

What Skills Can Increase a Clinical Support's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.4% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Integrated Care (Mentioned in 2.58% Job Postings): It is care that is planned with people who work together to understand the service user and their carer(s), puts them in control and coordinates and delivers services to achieve the best outcomes.
  • Patient Safety (Mentioned in 1.51% Job Postings): Patient safety is a discipline and responsibility that emphasizes safety in health care through the prevention, reduction, reporting, and analysis of medical error that often leads to adverse effects. The frequency and magnitude of avoidable adverse events experienced by patients was not well known until the 1990s, when multiple countries reported staggering numbers of patients harmed and killed by medical errors. Recognizing that healthcare errors impact 1 in every 10 patients around the world, the World Health Organization calls patient safety an endemic concern. Indeed, patient safety has emerged as a distinct healthcare discipline supported by an immature yet developing scientific framework. There is a significant transdisciplinary body of theoretical and research literature that informs the science of patient safety. At the same time, efforts are being made to anchor patient safety more firmly in medical education. The resulting patient safety knowledge continually informs improvement efforts such as: applying lessons learned from business and industry, adopting innovative technologies, educating providers and consumers, enhancing error reporting systems, and developing new economic incentives.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 5.4%
Integrated Care 2.58%
Patient Safety 1.51%
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 Clinical Support's salary.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Decision Making
$115,277
5%
Flexibility
$115,277
5%
Innovation
$114,180
4%
Change Management
$114,180
4%
Consulting
$114,180
4%
Computer Science
$114,180
4%
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Clinical Support Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Clinical Support roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Clinical Support positions in Biotechnology or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Clinical Support as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Clinical Support

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$126,256$61.015%
Pharmaceuticals$120,767$58.010%

How Education impacts a Clinical Support's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Clinical Supports enter the field with a Bachelor'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 a Clinical Support with a Bachelor's Degree is between $97,150 and $104,214).

Clinical Support Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Clinical Support
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 7.2%
High School 7.2%
Associates 13.2%
Bachelors 39.5%
Masters 38.3%
Doctorate 1.8%
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Clinical Support Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Clinical Support'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Clinical Support

Salaries for a Clinical Support can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $93,224 in 2023 to around $91,099 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Clinical Support salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Clinical Support Over Time

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$93,224
2024
$92,357
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2024 $92,357
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    Columbus, OH

    MD Staff, LLC | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    C.R. England | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Maxim Healthcare | Columbus, OH

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    14 Days Ago

  • Schneider

    Columbus, OH

    Schneider | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Family Dollar | Columbus, OH

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    17 Days Ago

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    Columbus, OH

    GO Staffing | Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Clinical Support

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Clinical Support?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Clinical Support roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

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