As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Consultant in the US is $238,239, equivalent to $115 per hour, $4,582 weekly, or $19,853 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Medical Consultant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Medical Consultant in the US vary widely, spanning from $210,883 to $284,934. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($223,919) and 75th percentile ($262,680), while top earners (90th percentile) make $284,934 per year. This $38,761 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Acute Care, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Medical Consultant often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 36 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Medical Consultant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Medical Consultant Salary $210,883 US July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Consultant Salary $223,919 US July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Consultant Salary $238,239 US July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Consultant Salary $262,680 US July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Consultant Salary $284,934 US July 01, 2026
25% $223,919 10% $210,883 90% $284,934 75% $262,680 $238,239 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Medical Consultant ?

In the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and parts of the Commonwealth, consultant is the title of a senior hospital-based physician or surgeon who has completed all of his or her specialist training and been placed on the specialist register in their chosen speciality. Their role is entirely distinct from that of general practitioners, or GPs. Consultants accept ultimate responsibility for the care of all the patients referred to them, so the job carries significant personal responsibility. A physician must be on the Specialist Register before he or she may be employed as a substantive c...

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