Clinical Oncology Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Clinical Oncology Specialist make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Clinical Oncology Specialist in the United States is $140,068 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $150,146
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $129,661 to $145,343
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $120,186
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View as table View as graph 25% $129,661 10% $120,186 90% $150,146 75% $145,343 $140,068 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Clinical Oncology Specialist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $145,343 $12,112 $2,795 $70
Average $140,068 $11,672 $2,694 $67
25th Percentile $129,661 $10,805 $2,493 $62
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Key Factors That Influence Clinical Oncology Specialist Salaries

A Clinical Oncology 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 Clinical Oncology Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Clinical Oncology 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): $99,744
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $121,105
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $140,791
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $129,474
  • Expert (over 8 years): $147,311
Levels Salary
Metallurg... Level Clinical Oncology Specialist$99,744
Metallurg... Level Clinical Oncology Specialist$121,105
Clinical ... Level Clinical Oncology Specialist$140,791
Metallurg... Level Clinical Oncology Specialist$129,474
Metallurg... Level Clinical Oncology Specialist$147,311
$99,744 0 yr
$121,105 < 2 yrs
$140,791 2-4 yrs
$129,474 5-8 yrs
$147,311 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Clinical Oncology 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: $176,668
  • San Francisco: $174,733
  • Oakland: $171,051

What Skills Can Increase a Clinical Oncology Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 9.09% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Economics (Mentioned in 4.55% Job Postings): Economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and analyzes the choices that individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make to allocate resources.
  • New Product Development (Mentioned in 4.55% Job Postings): In business and engineering, new product development (NPD) covers the complete process of bringing a new product to market. A central aspect of NPD is product design, along with various business considerations. New product development is described broadly as the transformation of a market opportunity into a product available for sale. The product can be tangible (something physical which one can touch) or intangible (like a service, experience, or belief), though sometimes services and other processes are distinguished from "products." NPD requires an understanding of customer needs and wants, the competitive environment, and the nature of the market. Cost, time and quality are the main variables that drive customer needs. Aiming at these three variables, innovative companies develop continuous practices and strategies to better satisfy customer requirements and to increase their own market share by a regular development of new products. There are many uncertainties and challenges which companies must face throughout the process. The use of best practices and the elimination of barriers to communication are the main concerns for the management of the NPD .[citation needed]
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 9.09%
Economics 4.55%
New Product Development 4.55%
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 Clinical Oncology Specialist's salary.
  • Product Quality: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Customer Support: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Casting: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Product Quality
$165,280
18%
Customer Support
$158,277
13%
Casting
$156,876
12%
Quality Control
$154,075
10%
Technical Support
$147,071
5%
Innovation
$147,071
5%
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Clinical Oncology Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Clinical Oncology Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the MFG Durable and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Clinical Oncology Specialist positions in MFG Nondurable or Energy & Utilities typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Clinical Oncology Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Clinical Oncology Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
MFG Durable$210,102$101.050%
Financial Services$168,082$81.020%

How Education impacts a Clinical Oncology Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Clinical Oncology Specialists 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 a Clinical Oncology Specialist with a Master's Degree or MBA is between $126,614 and $135,028).

Clinical Oncology Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Clinical Oncology Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 39.3%
High School 35.7%
Associates 25.0%
Bachelors 39.3%
Masters 35.7%
Doctorate 25.0%
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Clinical Oncology Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Clinical Oncology 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Clinical Oncology Specialist

Salaries for a Clinical Oncology Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $150,212 in 2023 to around $147,942 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Clinical Oncology Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Clinical Oncology Specialist Over Time

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2023
$150,212
2024
$149,254
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$147,942
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2024 $149,254
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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Ohio State University | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Ohio State University | Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Clinical Oncology Specialist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Clinical Oncology Specialist?

The MFG Durable industry offers the highest average compensation for Clinical Oncology Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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