Associate Clinical Development Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Clinical Development Specialist make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Clinical Development Specialist in the United States is $79,209 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, an Associate Clinical Development Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,708
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,688 to $84,704
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,930
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2025 Compensation Trend
Recruit with AI
AI-Powered Talent
Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits
Paid Annually Paid Monthly Paid Semimonthly Paid Biweekly Paid Weekly Paid Hourly
View as table View as graph 25% $70,688 10% $62,930 90% $89,708 75% $84,704 $79,209 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Associate Clinical Development Specialist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $84,704 $7,059 $1,629 $41
Average $79,209 $6,601 $1,523 $38
25th Percentile $70,688 $5,891 $1,359 $34
Check out Associate Clinical Development Specialist Job Openings in the United States
Associate Dentist

Hutchinson Family Dentistry - HUTCHINSON, MN

Associate Dentist

Summit Dental Care - TWIN FALLS, ID

Associate Attorney

Brandon, Schmidt & Montgomery - CARBONDALE, IL

Associate Optometrist

Rochester Eye Care Associates PLLC - ROCHESTER, NH

Search More Associate Clinical Development Specialist Jobs in the United States
Choose Similar Job
Choose Category
Cost of Living
Average Salary for United States
See it in Action

Key Factors That Influence Associate Clinical Development Specialist Salaries

An Associate Clinical Development Specialist'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 Associate Clinical Development Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Clinical Development Specialist'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): $63,430
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $78,064
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,536
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,429
  • Expert (over 8 years): $100,720
Levels Salary
System Do... Level Associate Clinical Development Specialist$63,430
Associate... Level Associate Clinical Development Specialist$78,064
System Do... Level Associate Clinical Development Specialist$91,536
System Do... Level Associate Clinical Development Specialist$115,429
System Do... Level Associate Clinical Development Specialist$100,720
$63,430 0 yr
$78,064 < 2 yrs
$91,536 2-4 yrs
$115,429 5-8 yrs
$100,720 > 8 yrs
View as Table
View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do Associate Clinical Development Specialist 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 Associate Clinical Development Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $87,700.
  • California: $87,368.
  • Massachusetts: $86,203.

Top Paying Cities for Associate Clinical Development Specialists

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: $99,906
  • San Francisco: $98,924
  • Oakland: $96,730

How Education impacts an Associate Clinical Development Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Clinical Development Specialists enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Associate Clinical Development Specialist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $68,514 and $72,616).

Associate Clinical Development Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Clinical Development Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 23.0%
High School 23.0%
Associates 14.1%
Bachelors 44.6%
Masters 17.4%
Doctorate 0.9%
view as graph

Associate Clinical Development Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Clinical Development Specialist'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.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on January 01, 2026
$70,688
Average $79,209/year
$84,704
$5,891
Average $6,601/month
$7,059
$1,359
Average $1,523/week
$1,629
$34
Average $38/hour
$41
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $84,704 $7,059 $1,629 $41
Average $79,209 $6,601 $1,523 $38
25th Percentile $70,688 $5,891 $1,359 $34

Salaries of jobs related to Associate Clinical Development Specialist

Salary Trends for Associate Clinical Development Specialist

Salaries for an Associate Clinical Development Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $81,380 in 2023 to around $81,204 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Clinical Development Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Associate Clinical Development Specialist Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$81,380
2024
$81,899
2025
$81,204
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $81,380
2024 $81,899
2025 $81,204
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for Associate Clinical Development Specialist

Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Common company salaries for Associate Clinical Development Specialist

Here are companies hiring for Associate Clinical Development Specialist and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Associate Clinical Development Specialist Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Associate Clinical Development Specialist job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United States
For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst