What are the main factors that influence a Study Manager's salary?

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

How does experience change A Study Manager's salary?

A Study Manager's salary grows with experience: a Curriculum Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $101,166, a Curriculum Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $116,725, a Curriculum Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $155,330, a Study Manager (10+ years)earns $131,259, a Curriculum Director (10+ years)earns $153,646,

What are the highest paying states for a Study Manager?

Study Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Study Manager roles are District of Columbia $140,622, California $140,089, Massachusetts $138,222. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Study Manager roles make?

Salaries for Study Manager level roles vary by specialization: Clinical Research Study Manager: $125,136; Senior Clinical Study Manager: $112,741; Clinical Study Manager: $109,252; Associate Clinical Study Manager: $108,497; Global Study Manager: $107,583.

Study Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Study Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Study Manager in Rhode Island is $131,681 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

However, a Study Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $142,642
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $114,511 to $137,419
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,880

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Study Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$137,419	$11,452	$2,643	$66
Average	$131,681	$10,973	$2,532	$63
25th Percentile	$114,511	$9,543	$2,202	$55

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Key Factors That Influence Study Manager Salaries

A Study 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Study Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Study 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): $101,166
Early Career (1-2 years): $116,725
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $155,330
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $131,259
Expert (over 8 years): $153,646

Levels	Salary
Curriculu... Level Study Manager	$101,166
Curriculu... Level Study Manager	$116,725
Curriculu... Level Study Manager	$155,330
Study Man... Level Study Manager	$131,259
Curriculu... Level Study Manager	$153,646

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How Do Study Manager 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 Study Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $140,622.
California: $140,089.
Massachusetts: $138,222.

District of Columbia $140,622 California $140,089 Massachusetts $138,222 Washington $137,714 New Jersey $137,663 Alaska $137,485 Connecticut $135,732 New York $135,021

Hawaii $132,748 Rhode Island $131,681 Maryland $130,957 Minnesota $129,966 Colorado $129,585 Illinois $129,458 Oregon $128,976 Delaware $128,620

New Hampshire $128,396 Virginia $127,896 Pennsylvania $126,435 Nevada $125,699 North Dakota $125,458 Michigan $125,076 Wisconsin $124,937 Vermont $124,657

Texas $123,883 Maine $123,832 Arizona $123,756 Ohio $123,667 Georgia $122,498 Indiana $121,914 Wyoming $121,800 Utah $121,622

Iowa $121,546 Kansas $120,936 Louisiana $120,758 North Carolina $120,695 Missouri $120,669 Florida $120,174 Montana $119,907 Nebraska $119,653

Kentucky $119,514 South Carolina $119,006 Tennessee $118,688 Idaho $118,561 New Mexico $117,634 Oklahoma $117,431 Alabama $116,681 South Dakota $115,424

Arkansas $114,738 West Virginia $114,370 Mississippi $113,265

Top Paying Cities for Study 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:

Adamsville: $133,840
Albion: $131,617
Ashaway: $134,348

Adamsville, RI $133,840 Albion, RI $131,617 Ashaway, RI $134,348 Barrington, RI $131,617 Block Island, RI $133,649 Bradford, RI $134,259 Bristol, RI $131,490 Carolina, RI $133,167

Charlestown, RI $133,307 Chepachet, RI $131,363 Clayville, RI $131,490 Coventry, RI $131,363 West Greenwich, RI $131,274 East Greenwich, RI $131,452 Exeter, RI $134,259 Fiskeville, RI $131,617

Forestdale, RI $131,490 Foster, RI $131,274 Glendale, RI $131,274 Greene, RI $132,748 Greenville, RI $131,617 Harmony, RI $131,579 Harrisville, RI $131,363 Hope, RI $131,617

Hope Valley, RI $134,348 Hopkinton, RI $134,386 Jamestown, RI $133,040 Kenyon, RI $134,221 Little Compton, RI $133,789 Manville, RI $131,617 Mapleville, RI $131,274 Newport, RI $133,065

Middletown, RI $133,624 North Kingstown, RI $131,236 North Scituate, RI $131,579 Oakland, RI $131,401 Pascoag, RI $131,325 Pawtucket, RI $131,617 Central Falls, RI $131,617 Cumberland, RI $131,617

Lincoln, RI $131,617 Portsmouth, RI $132,532 Prudence Island, RI $131,363 Rockville, RI $134,386 Saunderstown, RI $133,116 Shannock, RI $134,183 Slatersville, RI $131,490 Slocum, RI $133,116

Tiverton, RI $133,878 Wakefield, RI $132,976 Kingston, RI $133,002 Narragansett, RI $133,027 Peace Dale, RI $132,976 Warren, RI $131,579 Warwick, RI $131,617 Westerly, RI $134,424

West Kingston, RI $133,078 West Warwick, RI $131,617 Wood River Junction, RI $134,259 Woonsocket, RI $131,490 North Smithfield, RI $131,579 Wyoming, RI $134,221 Providence, RI $131,617 Cranston, RI $131,617

North Providence, RI $131,617 East Providence, RI $131,617 Riverside, RI $131,617 Rumford, RI $131,617 Smithfield, RI $131,617 Johnston, RI $131,617

Study Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Study 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 April 01, 2026

$114,511

Average $131,681/year

$137,419

$9,543

Average $10,973/month

$11,452

$2,202

Average $2,532/week

$2,643

$55

Average $63/hour

$66

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$137,419	$11,452	$2,643	$66
Average	$131,681	$10,973	$2,532	$63
25th Percentile	$114,511	$9,543	$2,202	$55

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