Assistant Manager, Clinical Trials Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Manager, Clinical Trials make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Manager, Clinical Trials in the United States is $108,795 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,047
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,988 to $118,349
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $90,059
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Assistant Manager, Clinical Trials Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $118,349 $9,862 $2,276 $57
Average $108,795 $9,066 $2,092 $52
25th Percentile $98,988 $8,249 $1,904 $48
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Manager, Clinical Trials Salaries

An Assistant Manager, Clinical Trials'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 Manager, Clinical Trials Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Manager, Clinical Trials'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): $69,618
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $98,838
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,804
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $159,025
  • Expert (over 8 years): $245,174
Levels Salary
Clinical ... Level Assistant Manager, Clinical Trials$69,618
Scientist... Level Assistant Manager, Clinical Trials$98,838
Assistant... Level Assistant Manager, Clinical Trials$106,804
Clinical ... Level Assistant Manager, Clinical Trials$159,025
VP of Cli... Level Assistant Manager, Clinical Trials$245,174
$69,618 0 yr
$98,838 < 2 yrs
$106,804 2-4 yrs
$159,025 5-8 yrs
$245,174 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Manager, Clinical Trials 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 Manager, Clinical Trials. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $120,458.
  • California: $120,001.
  • Massachusetts: $118,402.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Manager, Clinical Trials

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: $137,223
  • San Francisco: $135,721
  • Oakland: $132,860

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Manager, Clinical Trials's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 4.89% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.4% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Biotechnology (Mentioned in 0.74% Job Postings): Integrating natural and engineering sciences to develop technological advances and products toward improving lives and health.
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Leadership 4.89%
Microsoft Office 2.4%
Biotechnology 0.74%
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 Manager, Clinical Trials's salary.
  • Drug Development: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Drug Development
 $117,499
8%
Team Management
 $116,411
7%
Risk Management
 $115,323
6%
Clinical Operations
 $115,323
6%
Innovation
 $114,235
5%
Clinical Monitoring
 $114,235
5%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Manager, Clinical Trials's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Manager, Clinical Trials enter the field with a Master's Degree or MBA 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 Manager, Clinical Trials with a Master's Degree or MBA is between $109,163 and $117,028).

Assistant Manager, Clinical Trials Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Manager, Clinical Trials
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 1.7%
Associates 2.8%
Bachelors 38.5%
Masters 38.7%
Doctorate 18.1%
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Assistant Manager, Clinical Trials Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Manager, Clinical Trials'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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$98,988
Average $108,795/year
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Average $9,066/month
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Average $2,092/week
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Average $52/hour
$57
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $118,349 $9,862 $2,276 $57
Average $108,795 $9,066 $2,092 $52
25th Percentile $98,988 $8,249 $1,904 $48

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Salary Trends for Assistant Manager, Clinical Trials

Salaries for an Assistant Manager, Clinical Trials can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $102,828 in 2023 to around $101,674 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Manager, Clinical Trials salary trends, .

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