Associate Clinical Project Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Clinical Project Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Clinical Project Manager in the United States is $72,072 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, an Associate Clinical Project Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,026
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,732 to $79,376
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,049
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Associate Clinical Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $79,376 $6,615 $1,526 $38
Average $72,072 $6,006 $1,386 $35
25th Percentile $64,732 $5,394 $1,245 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Clinical Project Manager Salaries

An Associate Clinical Project Manager'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 Associate Clinical Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Clinical Project Manager'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): $95,534
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $61,820
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $71,535
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $101,591
  • Expert (over 8 years): $109,746
Levels Salary
Staff Nur... Level Associate Clinical Project Manager$95,534
Clinical ... Level Associate Clinical Project Manager$61,820
Associate... Level Associate Clinical Project Manager$71,535
Scientist... Level Associate Clinical Project Manager$101,591
Clinical ... Level Associate Clinical Project Manager$109,746
$95,534 0 yr
$61,820 < 2 yrs
$71,535 2-4 yrs
$101,591 5-8 yrs
$109,746 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Associate Clinical Project Managers

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: $90,904
  • San Francisco: $89,909
  • Oakland: $88,014

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Clinical Project Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Integrity (Mentioned in 5.06% Job Postings): Is about having strong principles and values, which you demonstrate through your conduct in the work environment. A common integrity definition states that people with integrity do the right thing even when nobody is watching.
  • Clinical Monitoring (Mentioned in 4.58% Job Postings): Clinical Monitoring refers to the observation of a disease, condition or one or several medical parameters over time.
  • Career Development (Mentioned in 2.19% Job Postings): Refers to the process an individual may undergo to evolve their occupational status. It is the process of making decisions for long term learning, to align personal needs of physical or psychological fulfillment with career advancement opportunities.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Integrity 5.06%
Clinical Monitoring 4.58%
Career Development 2.19%
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 an Associate Clinical Project Manager's salary.
  • Drug Development: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Clinical Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Drug Development
$80,720
12%
Insight
$79,279
10%
Clinical Operations
$77,117
7%
Innovation
$76,396
6%
Collaboration
$75,675
5%
Sense Of Urgency
$75,675
5%
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Associate Clinical Project Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate Clinical Project Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Associate Clinical Project Manager positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Biotechnology typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate Clinical Project Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Associate Clinical Project Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$86,486$42.020%
Pharmaceuticals$79,279$38.010%

How Education impacts an Associate Clinical Project Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Clinical Project Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Associate Clinical Project Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $75,613 and $81,432).

Associate Clinical Project Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Clinical Project Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.8%
High School 1.8%
Associates 4.3%
Bachelors 57.4%
Masters 29.4%
Doctorate 6.7%
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Associate Clinical Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Clinical Project Manager'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 Associate Clinical Project Manager

Salaries for an Associate Clinical Project Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $68,107 in 2023 to around $67,992 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Clinical Project Manager salary trends, .

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FAQ about Associate Clinical Project Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Associate Clinical Project Manager?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Associate Clinical Project Manager roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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