Clinical Quality Reviewer Salary in the United States

How much does a Clinical Quality Reviewer make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Clinical Quality Reviewer in the United States is $89,823 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $107,317
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,566 to $98,980
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,138
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Clinical Quality Reviewer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $98,980 $8,248 $1,903 $48
Average $89,823 $7,485 $1,727 $43
25th Percentile $80,566 $6,714 $1,549 $39
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Key Factors That Influence Clinical Quality Reviewer Salaries

A Clinical Quality Reviewer'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 Clinical Quality Reviewer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Clinical Quality Reviewer'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): $86,609
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $87,251
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,537
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $90,466
  • Expert (over 8 years): $94,136
Levels Salary
Entry Level Clinical Quality Reviewer$86,609
Intermediate Level Clinical Quality Reviewer$87,251
Senior Level Clinical Quality Reviewer$88,537
Specialist Level Clinical Quality Reviewer$90,466
Expert Level Clinical Quality Reviewer$94,136
$86,609 0 yr
$87,251 < 2 yrs
$88,537 2-4 yrs
$90,466 5-8 yrs
$94,136 > 8 yrs
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How Do Clinical Quality Reviewer 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 Clinical Quality Reviewers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $99,452.
  • California: $99,075.
  • Massachusetts: $97,754.

Top Paying Cities for Clinical Quality Reviewers

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: $113,293
  • San Francisco: $112,053
  • Oakland: $109,692

What Skills Can Increase a Clinical Quality Reviewer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 4.9% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Packaging (Mentioned in 2.66% Job Postings): Preparing products through wrapping or bottling to protect the goods from damages during transportation and storage.
  • Continuous Improvement (Mentioned in 1.82% Job Postings): A continual improvement process, also often called a continuous improvement process (abbreviated as CIP or CI), is an ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes. These efforts can seek "incremental" improvement over time or "breakthrough" improvement all at once. Delivery (customer valued) processes are constantly evaluated and improved in the light of their efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility. Some see CIPs as a meta-process for most management systems (such as business process management, quality management, project management, and program management). W. Edwards Deming, a pioneer of the field, saw it as part of the 'system' whereby feedback from the process and customer were evaluated against organisational goals. The fact that it can be called a management process does not mean that it needs to be executed by 'management'; but rather merely that it makes decisions about the implementation of the delivery process and the design of the delivery process itself.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 4.9%
Packaging 2.66%
Continuous Improvement 1.82%
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 Quality Reviewer's salary.
  • Chemistry: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Supply Chain: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Chemistry
$99,703
11%
Supply Chain
$99,703
11%
Root Cause Analysis
$98,805
10%
Continuous Improvement
$97,907
9%
Quality Management
$97,009
8%
Project Management
$96,110
7%
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Clinical Quality Reviewer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Clinical Quality Reviewer roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 25% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Insurance, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Clinical Quality Reviewer positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Clinical Quality Reviewer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Clinical Quality Reviewer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Insurance$98,805$48.010%
Healthcare$94,314$45.05%

Clinical Quality Reviewer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Clinical Quality Reviewer'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 Quality Reviewer

Salaries for a Clinical Quality Reviewer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $88,069 in 2023 to around $85,453 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Clinical Quality Reviewer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Clinical Quality Reviewer Over Time

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$88,069
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FAQ about Clinical Quality Reviewer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Clinical Quality Reviewer?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Clinical Quality Reviewer roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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