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Job outlook for clinical project managers in the United States
Clinical project manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected clinical project manager job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 4,600 new jobs for clinical project managers are projected over the next decade.
Clinical project manager salaries have increased 15% for clinical project managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 7,107 clinical project managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 153,837 active clinical project manager job openings in the US.
The average clinical project manager salary is $100,510.
Are clinical project manager jobs in demand?
Clinical project manager job and salary trends over time
Clinical project manager jobs over time
Clinical project manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,107 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 7,213 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 6,438 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 5,729 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 5,344 | 0.00% |
Average clinical project manager salary over time
Clinical project manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $100,510 | $48.32 | +6.8% |
| 2025 | $94,069 | $45.23 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $90,250 | $43.39 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | $86,687 | $41.68 | --0.7% |
| 2022 | $87,329 | $41.98 | --0.3% |
Clinical project manager jobs by state
Most common states for clinical project managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 736 | 106% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 2,564 | 37% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 375 | 35% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 235 | 31% |
| 5 | Vermont | 623,657 | 194 | 31% |
| 6 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 311 | 30% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,594 | 29% |
| 8 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 1,158 | 28% |
| 9 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 369 | 28% |
| 10 | Delaware | 961,939 | 273 | 28% |
| 11 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,246 | 27% |
| 12 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,973 | 27% |
| 13 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,653 | 27% |
| 14 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 2,691 | 26% |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 3,167 | 25% |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,464 | 25% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 887 | 25% |
| 18 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 143 | 25% |
| 19 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 326 | 24% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 207 | 24% |
Most common cities for clinical project managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | 2 | 6% | $95,192 |
| 2 | West Lafayette | 2 | 4% | $95,112 |
| 3 | Overland Park | 5 | 3% | $87,371 |
| 4 | Gaithersburg | 2 | 3% | $101,788 |
| 5 | Alabaster | 1 | 3% | $82,506 |
| 6 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $101,999 |
| 7 | Little Rock | 3 | 2% | $85,991 |
| 8 | Hartford | 2 | 2% | $84,943 |
| 9 | Boston | 6 | 1% | $108,365 |
| 10 | Denver | 4 | 1% | $87,620 |
| 11 | Raleigh | 4 | 1% | $95,658 |
| 12 | Atlanta | 3 | 1% | $89,876 |
| 13 | Madison | 2 | 1% | $90,241 |
| 14 | Rockford | 2 | 1% | $92,954 |
| 15 | Chicago | 5 | 0% | $93,138 |
| 16 | Los Angeles | 4 | 0% | $111,378 |
| 17 | San Diego | 4 | 0% | $108,067 |
| 18 | Washington | 3 | 0% | $97,898 |
| 19 | San Francisco | 2 | 0% | $121,323 |
| 20 | Seattle | 2 | 0% | $101,842 |
Clinical Project Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of clinical project manager experts
Swarthmore College
Florida Gulf Coast University
University of Minnesota
Stevens Institute of Technology
Drexel University
What will help Clinical Project Managers increase their earning potential?
Michael Brown: I think having a suite of skills is the best strategy. Our graduates learn physics analysis and problem solving skills, but also computer modelling skills, experimental techniques, writing skills, and even how to make an effective presentation.
What technical skills for a Clinical Project Manager stand out to employers?
Marianela Rivera Ph.D.: In the past, technology was not necessarily one of the main concerns for people interested in romance languages, literatures, and linguistics; however, even before the pandemic, a variety of platforms and resources were made available to facilitate teaching courses related to those fields. The pandemic has highlighted the need to adapt to evolving times, so now technical skills are definitely something employers look for in potential candidates in addition to teaching and research excellence. Knowledge of and experience in online course development, technical writing, social media management, learning management systems, and project management are definitely skills that would stand out to employers.
What soft skills should all Clinical Project Managers possess?
Lee Penn Ph.D.: I hear over and over again from recruiters - they want candidates with strong backgrounds in their majors PLUS two things.
1 - experience with data science, statistics, or some kind of computer science
2 - soft skills (communication, playing well with other, collaboration, etc...)
What soft skills should all Clinical Project Managers possess?
Dr. Ionut Florescu: I believe in terms of soft skills, every graduate should be able to explain the results of their complex models to someone who isn't technically sound. So, presentation skills are extremely important. Then the capability of approaching a presenter at a conference or workshop and ask pertinent questions about what they just presented is really important. We require all our students to not only make presentations but also ask questions during other teams' presentations. I believe the most important thing as a teacher in the course is to criticize them when their presentation is not crisp or when the question isn't clear or appropriate.
Rogelio Minana Ph.D.
Vice Provost for Global Engagement, Head of Global Studies and Modern LanguagesDrexel University
Office of Global Engagement
What will help Clinical Project Managers increase their earning potential?
Rogelio Minana Ph.D.: In any field, having broad global qualifications, from experience studying and living abroad to language skills and the ability to work as part of international teams, provides a clear edge. Data indicates that international/global experience leads to higher graduation rates and higher GPA in college, as well as to higher earnings and higher change of promotion to decision-making positions after graduation. Developing intercultural competency and proactively seeking and appreciating diversity, both domestic and international, are critical not only for a healthy job market but also for a fairer society.