Director, Clinical Operations Programs Salary in the United States

How much does a Director, Clinical Operations Programs make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Director, Clinical Operations Programs in the United States is $199,705 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $96.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $251,939
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $179,588 to $227,046
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $161,273
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Director, Clinical Operations Programs Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $227,046 $18,921 $4,366 $109
Average $199,705 $16,642 $3,840 $96
25th Percentile $179,588 $14,966 $3,454 $86
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Key Factors That Influence Director, Clinical Operations Programs Salaries

A Director, Clinical Operations Programs'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 Director, Clinical Operations Programs Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Director, Clinical Operations Programs'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): $185,524
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $187,305
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $189,680
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $192,648
  • Expert (over 8 years): $195,617
Levels Salary
Entry Level Director, Clinical Operations Programs$185,524
Intermediate Level Director, Clinical Operations Programs$187,305
Senior Level Director, Clinical Operations Programs$189,680
Specialist Level Director, Clinical Operations Programs$192,648
Expert Level Director, Clinical Operations Programs$195,617
$185,524 0 yr
$187,305 < 2 yrs
$189,680 2-4 yrs
$192,648 5-8 yrs
$195,617 > 8 yrs
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How Do Director, Clinical Operations Programs 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 Director, Clinical Operations Programs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $221,113.
  • California: $220,275.
  • Massachusetts: $217,339.

Top Paying Cities for Director, Clinical Operations Programs

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: $251,888
  • San Francisco: $249,412
  • Oakland: $243,880

What Skills Can Increase a Director, Clinical Operations Programs's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 9.81% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Agile (Mentioned in 2.14% Job Postings): Agile is a development process where feedback is continuously gathered from users to create the best user experience.
  • Sales Process (Mentioned in 1.56% Job Postings): Designing and implementing repeatable steps that a salesperson takes to move a prospect from an early-stage lead to a closed customer.
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Project Management 9.81%
Agile 2.14%
Sales Process 1.56%
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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 Director, Clinical Operations Programs's salary.
  • Sales Process: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Computer Science: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Customer Success: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Sales Process
 $221,673
11%
Computer Science
 $217,678
9%
Customer Success
 $217,678
9%
Agile
 $215,681
8%
Customer Satisfaction
 $213,684
7%
Continuous Improvement
 $213,684
7%
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How Education impacts a Director, Clinical Operations Programs's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Director, Clinical Operations Programs 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 Director, Clinical Operations Programs with a Bachelor's Degree is between $216,477 and $235,711).

Director, Clinical Operations Programs Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Director, Clinical Operations Programs
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 7.5%
Associates 4.7%
Bachelors 31.8%
Masters 47.2%
Doctorate 7.9%
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Director, Clinical Operations Programs Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Director, Clinical Operations Programs'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.

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$179,588
Average $199,705/year
$227,046
$14,966
Average $16,642/month
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$3,454
Average $3,840/week
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Average $96/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $227,046 $18,921 $4,366 $109
Average $199,705 $16,642 $3,840 $96
25th Percentile $179,588 $14,966 $3,454 $86

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Salary Trends for Director, Clinical Operations Programs

Salaries for a Director, Clinical Operations Programs can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $193,978 in 2023 to around $190,848 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Director, Clinical Operations Programs salary trends, .

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