What are the main factors that influence a Physician Practice Administrator's salary?

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

How does experience change a Physician Practice Administrator's salary?

A Physician Practice Administrator's salary grows with experience: starting around $105,111 for beginners, reaching about $107,780 at mid-level, and approach $112,349 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Physician Practice Administrator?

Physician Practice Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Physician Practice Administrator roles are District of Columbia $119,744, California $119,289, Massachusetts $117,700. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Physician Practice Administrator roles make?

Salaries for Physician Practice Administrator level roles vary by specialization: CEO - Physician Practice: $589,400; CFO - Physician Practice: $364,000; General Practice Physician: $238,847; Physician Practice Leader: $162,132; Finance Director - Physician Practice: $152,353.

Physician Practice Administrator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Physician Practice Administrator make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Physician Practice Administrator in Delaware is $109,524 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

However, a Physician Practice Administrator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,878
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99,773 to $119,131
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $90,896

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Physician Practice Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,131	$9,928	$2,291	$57
Average	$109,524	$9,127	$2,106	$53
25th Percentile	$99,773	$8,314	$1,919	$48

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Key Factors That Influence Physician Practice Administrator Salaries

A Physician Practice Administrator'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 Physician Practice Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Physician Practice Administrator'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): $105,111
Early Career (1-2 years): $105,556
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,780
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $111,219
Expert (over 8 years): $112,349

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Physician Practice Administrator	$105,111
Intermediate Level Physician Practice Administrator	$105,556
Senior Level Physician Practice Administrator	$107,780
Specialist Level Physician Practice Administrator	$111,219
Expert Level Physician Practice Administrator	$112,349

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How Do Physician Practice Administrator 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 Physician Practice Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $119,744.
California: $119,289.
Massachusetts: $117,700.

District of Columbia $119,744 California $119,289 Massachusetts $117,700 Washington $117,267 New Jersey $117,224 Alaska $117,072 Connecticut $115,580 New York $114,974

Hawaii $113,038 Rhode Island $112,130 Maryland $111,513 Minnesota $110,670 Colorado $110,345 Illinois $110,237 Oregon $109,826 Delaware $109,524

New Hampshire $109,333 Virginia $108,907 Pennsylvania $107,663 Nevada $107,036 North Dakota $106,831 Michigan $106,506 Wisconsin $106,387 Vermont $106,149

Texas $105,490 Maine $105,446 Arizona $105,381 Ohio $105,306 Georgia $104,311 Indiana $103,813 Wyoming $103,716 Utah $103,564

Iowa $103,500 Kansas $102,980 Louisiana $102,829 North Carolina $102,775 Missouri $102,753 Florida $102,332 Montana $102,104 Nebraska $101,888

Kentucky $101,769 South Carolina $101,337 Tennessee $101,066 Idaho $100,958 New Mexico $100,169 Oklahoma $99,995 Alabama $99,357 South Dakota $98,287

Arkansas $97,703 West Virginia $97,389 Mississippi $96,448

Top Paying Cities for Physician Practice Administrators

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:

Lincoln: $113,352
Little Creek: $112,303
Magnolia: $112,768

Lincoln, DE $113,352 Little Creek, DE $112,303 Magnolia, DE $112,768 Milford, DE $113,352 Marydel, DE $111,881 Millsboro, DE $113,352 Millville, DE $114,109 Milton, DE $113,352

Nassau, DE $113,352 Ocean View, DE $114,109 Rehoboth Beach, DE $114,109 Seaford, DE $112,162 Selbyville, DE $114,109 Smyrna, DE $111,751 Viola, DE $112,768 Woodside, DE $112,444

Bear, DE $110,929 Newark, DE $110,973 Claymont, DE $111,059 Delaware City, DE $110,973 Hockessin, DE $111,059 Kirkwood, DE $110,973 Middletown, DE $111,524 Montchanin, DE $111,059

New Castle, DE $111,059 Odessa, DE $111,676 Port Penn, DE $110,670 Rockland, DE $111,059 Saint Georges, DE $110,973 Townsend, DE $111,513 Winterthur, DE $111,059 Lewes, DE $113,352

Wilmington, DE $111,059 Dover, DE $112,249 Dover Afb, DE $112,508 Bethany Beach, DE $114,109 Bethel, DE $112,162 Bridgeville, DE $113,352 Camden Wyoming, DE $112,368 Cheswold, DE $111,989

Clayton, DE $111,708 Dagsboro, DE $114,109 Delmar, DE $112,162 Ellendale, DE $113,352 Felton, DE $113,352 Fenwick Island, DE $114,109 Frankford, DE $114,109 Frederica, DE $113,352

Georgetown, DE $113,352 Greenwood, DE $113,352 Harbeson, DE $113,352 Harrington, DE $113,352 Hartly, DE $111,654 Houston, DE $113,352 Kenton, DE $111,708 Laurel, DE $112,162

Yorklyn, DE $111,059

Physician Practice Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Physician Practice Administrator'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 January 01, 2026

$99,773

Average $109,524/year

$119,131

$8,314

Average $9,127/month

$9,928

$1,919

Average $2,106/week

$2,291

$48

Average $53/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,131	$9,928	$2,291	$57
Average	$109,524	$9,127	$2,106	$53
25th Percentile	$99,773	$8,314	$1,919	$48

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