Associate Clinical Manager Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Clinical Manager in the United States is $103,073 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,722
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $95,579 to $112,311
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $88,755
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Associate Clinical Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $112,311 $9,359 $2,160 $54
Average $103,073 $8,589 $1,982 $50
25th Percentile $95,579 $7,965 $1,838 $46
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Clinical Manager Salaries

An Associate Clinical Manager'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 Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Clinical Manager'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): $71,877
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $83,595
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $101,149
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,370
  • Expert (over 8 years): $162,852
Levels Salary
Research ... Level Associate Clinical Manager$71,877
Research ... Level Associate Clinical Manager$83,595
Associate... Level Associate Clinical Manager$101,149
Research ... Level Associate Clinical Manager$133,370
Research ... Level Associate Clinical Manager$162,852
$71,877 0 yr
$83,595 < 2 yrs
$101,149 2-4 yrs
$133,370 5-8 yrs
$162,852 > 8 yrs
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How Do Associate Clinical Manager 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 Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $114,122.
  • California: $113,690.
  • Massachusetts: $112,174.

Top Paying Cities for Associate Clinical Managers

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: $130,006
  • San Francisco: $128,583
  • Oakland: $125,873

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Clinical Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 13.05% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Data Analysis (Mentioned in 2.91% Job Postings): Data analysis is a process of inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making. Data analysis has multiple facets and approaches, encompassing diverse techniques under a variety of names, and is used in different business, science, and social science domains. In today's business world, data analysis plays a role in making decisions more scientific and helping businesses operate more effectively. Data mining is a particular data analysis technique that focuses on modeling and knowledge discovery for predictive rather than purely descriptive purposes, while business intelligence covers data analysis that relies heavily on aggregation, focusing mainly on business information. In statistical applications, data analysis can be divided into descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis (EDA), and confirmatory data analysis (CDA). EDA focuses on discovering new features in the data while CDA focuses on confirming or falsifying existing hypotheses. Predictive analytics focuses on application of statistical models for predictive forecasting or classification, while text analytics applies statistical, linguistic, and structural techniques to extract and classify information from textual sources, a species of unstructured data. All of the above are varieties of data analysis.
  • SOP (Mentioned in 1.68% Job Postings): SOP is A standard operating procedure is a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out routine operations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 13.05%
Data Analysis 2.91%
SOP 1.68%
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 Associate Clinical Manager's salary.
  • Oncology: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Team Development: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Biotechnology: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Oncology
$111,319
8%
Team Development
$110,288
7%
Biotechnology
$110,288
7%
Process Development
$109,257
6%
Immunology
$109,257
6%
Collaboration
$107,196
4%
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Associate Clinical Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate Clinical Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Associate Clinical Manager positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate Clinical Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Associate Clinical Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$113,380$55.010%
Biotechnology$113,380$55.010%
Energy & Utilities$113,380$55.010%
Financial Services$113,380$55.010%
Healthcare$113,380$55.010%

How Education impacts an Associate Clinical Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Clinical Managers 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 Associate Clinical Manager with a Master's Degree or MBA is between $102,607 and $109,390).

Associate Clinical Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Clinical Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.0%
High School 1.6%
Associates 1.3%
Bachelors 28.0%
Masters 34.6%
Doctorate 33.5%
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Associate Clinical Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Clinical Manager'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 Associate Clinical Manager

Salaries for an Associate Clinical Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $108,333 in 2023 to around $106,354 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Clinical Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Associate Clinical Manager Over Time

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2023
$108,333
2024
$107,954
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    Columbus, OH

    MPOWERHealth | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Overview. Job Summary. The Clinical Client Success Manager is responsible for routinely managing client accounts, proacti... more

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    Columbus, OH

    Ohiohealth | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Luminary Hospice | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Ohiohealth | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Ohio State University | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Avanos | Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Associate Clinical Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Associate Clinical Manager?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Associate Clinical Manager roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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