Medical Staff Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Medical Staff Associate make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Medical Staff Associate in the United States is $90,020 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a Medical Staff Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,218
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,672 to $99,546
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,982
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Medical Staff Associate Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $99,546 $8,295 $1,914 $48
Average $90,020 $7,502 $1,731 $43
25th Percentile $82,672 $6,889 $1,590 $40
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Key Factors That Influence Medical Staff Associate Salaries

A Medical Staff Associate'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Medical Staff Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Medical Staff Associate'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): $86,922
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $87,140
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,557
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $92,822
  • Expert (over 8 years): $94,223
Levels Salary
Entry Level Medical Staff Associate$86,922
Intermediate Level Medical Staff Associate$87,140
Senior Level Medical Staff Associate$88,557
Specialist Level Medical Staff Associate$92,822
Expert Level Medical Staff Associate$94,223
$86,922 0 yr
$87,140 < 2 yrs
$88,557 2-4 yrs
$92,822 5-8 yrs
$94,223 > 8 yrs
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How Do Medical Staff Associate 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 Medical Staff Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $99,670.
  • California: $99,292.
  • Massachusetts: $97,969.

Top Paying Cities for Medical Staff Associates

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: $113,542
  • San Francisco: $112,426
  • Oakland: $109,933

What Skills Can Increase a Medical Staff Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Accountability (Mentioned in 4.89% Job Postings): Setting and holding oneself and others to stated expectations by associating tasks with our business's mission, values, and goals.
  • Nursing Practice (Mentioned in 2.7% Job Postings): Nursing practice may be work experience that is direct and/or indirect patient care in clinical practice, nursing administration, education, research, or consultation in the specialty represented by the credential.
  • Family Education (Mentioned in 1.8% Job Postings): Family education or “psychoeducation” is the ongoing process of educating family members about a serious mental illness in order to improve their coping skills and their ability to help a relative affected by the illness.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Accountability 4.89%
Nursing Practice 2.7%
Family Education 1.8%
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 a Medical Staff Associate's salary.
  • Telecommunications: Can increase your salary by up to 40%.
  • Case Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Telecommunications
$126,028
40%
Case Management
$96,322
7%
Consulting
$95,421
6%
Innovation
$94,521
5%
Data Collection
$93,621
4%
Nursing Process
$92,721
3%
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Medical Staff Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Medical Staff Associate'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Medical Staff Associate

Salaries for a Medical Staff Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $72,800 in 2023 to around $71,938 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Medical Staff Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Medical Staff Associate Over Time

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$72,800
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$72,507
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2024 $72,507
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