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Vice President Clinical Operations Salary in the United States

How much does a Vice President Clinical Operations make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Vice President Clinical Operations in the United States is $292,974 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $141.

However, a Vice President Clinical Operations's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $344,613
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $261,599 to $320,004
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $233,034
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Vice President Clinical Operations Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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75th Percentile $320,004 $26,667 $6,154 $154
Average $292,974 $24,415 $5,634 $141
25th Percentile $261,599 $21,800 $5,031 $126
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Key Factors That Influence Vice President Clinical Operations Salaries

A Vice President Clinical Operations'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.

Top Paying Cities for Vice President Clinical Operations

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: $369,528
  • San Francisco: $365,482
  • Oakland: $357,780

What Skills Can Increase a Vice President Clinical Operations's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 6.41% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Oncology (Mentioned in 2.95% Job Postings): Designing, constructing, and repairing dental prosthetics and restorative and orthodontic devices to help patients correct dental conditions.
  • Internal Medicine (Mentioned in 1.49% Job Postings): Diagnose and provide non-surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults who have a wide range of problems associated with the internal organs.
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Leadership 6.41%
Oncology 2.95%
Internal Medicine 1.49%
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 Vice President Clinical Operations's salary.
  • Cardiac Testing: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Diagnostic Imaging: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Cardiac: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Cardiac Testing
 $360,358
23%
Diagnostic Imaging
 $319,342
9%
Cardiac
 $316,412
8%
Alignment
 $316,412
8%
Internal Medicine
 $316,412
8%
Medical Communications
 $316,412
8%
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Vice President Clinical Operations Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Vice President Clinical Operations roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Insurance and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Vice President Clinical Operations positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Pharmaceuticals typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Vice President Clinical Operations as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Vice President Clinical Operations

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Insurance$380,866$183.030%
Biotechnology$351,569$169.020%
Healthcare$322,271$155.010%

Vice President Clinical Operations Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Vice President Clinical Operations'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.

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Last Updated on August 01, 2026
$261,599
Average $292,974/year
$320,004
$21,800
Average $24,415/month
$26,667
$5,031
Average $5,634/week
$6,154
$126
Average $141/hour
$154
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $320,004 $26,667 $6,154 $154
Average $292,974 $24,415 $5,634 $141
25th Percentile $261,599 $21,800 $5,031 $126

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Salary Trends for Vice President Clinical Operations

Salaries for a Vice President Clinical Operations can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $189,224 in 2023 to around $186,118 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Vice President Clinical Operations salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Vice President Clinical Operations Over Time

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$189,224
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$190,098
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2023 $189,224
2024 $190,098
2025 $186,118
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FAQ about Vice President Clinical Operations

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Vice President Clinical Operations?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Vice President Clinical Operations roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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