How much does a Director of Practice Operations make in the United States? (2026)

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Director of Practice Operations in the United States is $144,743 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $70.However, a Director of Practice Operations's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:Top Earners (90th percentile): $175,127Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $124,929 to $160,647Entry-Level (10th percentile): $106,889

What are the main factors that influence a Director of Practice Operations's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Director of Practice Operations?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Director of Practice Operations roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Director of Practice Operations's salary?

A Director of Practice Operations's salary grows with experience: a Physician Practice Operations Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $79,104, a Director of Practice Operations (5+ years)earns $143,573, a Chief Operating Officer - Physician Practice (5+ years)earns $406,652, a Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice (5+ years)earns $582,378,

What are the highest paying states for a Director of Practice Operations?

Director of Practice Operations salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Director of Practice Operations roles are District of Columbia $160,259, California $159,652, Massachusetts $157,524. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Director of Practice Operations roles make?

Salaries for Director of Practice Operations level roles vary by specialization: Director of Construction Operations: $202,300; Director Of Practice Management: $198,073; Application Practice Director: $166,068; Finance Director - Medical Practice: $152,500; Finance Director - Physician Practice: $152,420.

How do different companies affect a Director of Practice Operations's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Director of Practice Operations roles. Large, established industry leaders like New York Police Department ($97,099) and State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority ($95,962) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $75,106.

Director of Practice Operations Salary, Hourly Rate (August 01, 2026) in the United States

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$160,647	$13,387	$3,089	$77
Average	$144,743	$12,062	$2,784	$70
25th Percentile	$124,929	$10,411	$2,402	$60

Skills	Demand Percentage
Leadership	13.75%
Patient Satisfaction	2.25%
Front Office	1.78%

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 Director of Practice Operations's salary.

Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Budgeting: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Collaboration	$149,085	3%
Budgeting	$147,638	2%
Decision Making	$147,638	2%
Process Improvement	$147,638	2%
Patient Satisfaction	$147,638	2%
Problem Solving	$146,190	1%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.4%
High School	22.1%
Associates	15.4%
Bachelors	34.6%
Masters	26.2%
Doctorate	1.3%

Year	Average Annual Salary
2022	View More
2023	$133,775
2024	$136,996
2025	$135,312
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New York Police Department

State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority

US Department of Transportation

US General Services Administration

Los Angeles County

Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons

US Department of Commerce

US Department of Energy

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Naval Sea Systems Command

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

San Diego County

The TTB

Lutheran Services

Maryland Inc

State University of New York

New York State

Puerto Rico Department of Education

US Central Command

Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland

Air Force Reserve

American Automobile Association (AAA)

State of Florida - Department of Health

New York State Department

State University System of Florida

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