Assistant Clinical Program Director Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Clinical Program Director make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Clinical Program Director in the United States is $115,139 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $132,748
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $104,198 to $124,356
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $94,237
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Assistant Clinical Program Director Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $124,356 $10,363 $2,391 $60
Average $115,139 $9,595 $2,214 $55
25th Percentile $104,198 $8,683 $2,004 $50
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Clinical Program Director Salaries

An Assistant Clinical Program 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Clinical Program Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Clinical Program 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $105,671
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $106,776
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,617
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $110,458
  • Expert (over 8 years): $113,475
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assistant Clinical Program Director$105,671
Intermediate Level Assistant Clinical Program Director$106,776
Senior Level Assistant Clinical Program Director$108,617
Specialist Level Assistant Clinical Program Director$110,458
Expert Level Assistant Clinical Program Director$113,475
$105,671 0 yr
$106,776 < 2 yrs
$108,617 2-4 yrs
$110,458 5-8 yrs
$113,475 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Clinical Program Director 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 Assistant Clinical Program Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $127,482.
  • California: $126,998.
  • Massachusetts: $125,306.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Clinical Program 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: $145,225
  • San Francisco: $143,635
  • Oakland: $140,608

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Clinical Program Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 10.58% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Long Term Care (Mentioned in 2.34% Job Postings): Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet patients' needs over a period of time. It is common for long-term care to provide custodial and non-skilled care, such as assisting with normal daily tasks like dressing, feeding, using the bathroom. Increasingly, long-term care involves providing a level of medical care that requires the expertise of skilled practitioners to address the multiple chronic conditions associated with older populations. Long-term care can be provided at home, in the community, in assisted living facilities or in nursing homes. Long-term care may be needed by people of any age, although it is a more common need for senior citizens.
  • Healthcare Services (Mentioned in 1.62% Job Postings): The improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, amelioration or cure of disease, illness, injury and other physical and mental impairments in people. Health care is delivered by health professionals and allied health fields.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 10.58%
Long Term Care 2.34%
Healthcare Services 1.62%
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 an Assistant Clinical Program Director's salary.
  • Clinical Trial: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Clinical Trial
$135,864
18%
Innovation
$126,653
10%
Presentation
$124,350
8%
Risk Management
$123,199
7%
Accountability
$123,199
7%
Collaboration
$120,896
5%
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Assistant Clinical Program Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Clinical Program Director roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Assistant Clinical Program Director positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Assistant Clinical Program Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Assistant Clinical Program Director

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$138,167$66.020%

How Education impacts an Assistant Clinical Program Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Clinical Program Directors 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 an Assistant Clinical Program Director with a Bachelor's Degree is between $99,849 and $104,939).

Assistant Clinical Program Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Clinical Program Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 1.8%
Associates 14.2%
Bachelors 39.8%
Masters 37.2%
Doctorate 6.2%
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Assistant Clinical Program Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Clinical Program 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assistant Clinical Program Director

Salaries for an Assistant Clinical Program Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $120,582 in 2023 to around $115,751 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Clinical Program Director salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Clinical Program Director Over Time

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$120,582
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$117,729
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2024 $117,729
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FAQ about Assistant Clinical Program Director

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Clinical Program Director?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Clinical Program Director roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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