How much does a clinic administrator make?

The average clinic administrator salary in the United States is $71,242. Clinic administrator salaries typically range between $48,000 and $104,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for clinic administrators is $34.25 per hour. Clinic administrator salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Clinic administrators earn the highest average salary in New York.

Clinic administrator salary

Q: What state pays Clinic Administrators the most?

New York pays Clinic Administrators the most in the United States, with an average salary of $84,990 per year, or $40.86 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a clinic administrator?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a clinic administrator if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in District of Columbia you should be paid close to $83,727 per year.

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Dr. Richard Huff Ph.D.

Average clinic administrator salary

$71,242

$34.25 hourly rate

Entry-level clinic administrator salary

$48,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding the Clinic Administrator Salary

A Clinic Administrator plays a crucial role in the healthcare system, managing day-to-day operations to ensure excellent patient care. As of October 2025, the average salary for a Clinic Administrator is $71,242 annually, translating to approximately $34 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly based on factors such as location, years of experience, and the specific healthcare facility type.

For instance, those in states like California and New York often earn higher salaries compared to their counterparts in other regions. Additionally, gaining experience can lead to increased earnings, with senior positions offering even more lucrative compensation packages. Many Clinic Administrators also benefit from performance bonuses and other incentives based on their healthcare facility's success.

Average Salary by State: It's essential to consider how location impacts salary. For example, states like Massachusetts and Washington have competitive salary ranges for Clinic Administrators.
Career Advancement: Pursuing further education or certifications can enhance job prospects and salary potential in this field.
Job Opportunities: The demand for skilled Clinic Administrators remains steady, with opportunities available in hospitals, private practices, and community health organizations.

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Clinic administrator salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Payscale, the average salary for a clinic administrator typically falls between $47,532 and $79,368.

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$71,242yearly

glassdoor[1]

$69,893yearly

indeed[2]

$78,198yearly

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$47,532yearly

ZipRecruiter[4]

$79,368yearly

payscale[5]

$62,087yearly

Average clinic administrator salary by state

The highest-paying states for clinic administrators are New York, California, and New Hampshire. The lowest average clinic administrator salary states are Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi.

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Highest paying states for clinic administrators

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	New Hampshire	$80,069	$38.49
2	Washington	$79,464	$38.20
3	South Dakota	$78,906	$37.94
4	District of Columbia	$83,727	$40.25
5	Delaware	$77,464	$37.24
6	New York	$84,990	$40.86
7	Maine	$79,071	$38.01
8	Nevada	$76,014	$36.55
9	North Carolina	$72,288	$34.75
10	Idaho	$71,359	$34.31
11	California	$81,100	$38.99
12	Oregon	$72,695	$34.95
13	Rhode Island	$75,109	$36.11
14	Massachusetts	$73,937	$35.55
15	North Dakota	$66,917	$32.17
16	Arizona	$68,653	$33.01
17	Connecticut	$74,535	$35.83
18	Alaska	$70,260	$33.78
19	Kansas	$68,017	$32.70
20	Minnesota	$69,809	$33.56
21	Texas	$70,110	$33.71
22	Maryland	$70,040	$33.67
23	Illinois	$69,688	$33.50
24	Vermont	$68,725	$33.04
25	Virginia	$69,306	$33.32
26	Kentucky	$68,936	$33.14
27	New Jersey	$75,033	$36.07
28	New Mexico	$65,968	$31.72
29	Missouri	$68,344	$32.86
30	Ohio	$67,427	$32.42
31	West Virginia	$65,131	$31.31
32	Iowa	$64,734	$31.12
33	Pennsylvania	$66,428	$31.94
34	Hawaii	$63,537	$30.55
35	Colorado	$62,910	$30.25
36	Michigan	$63,990	$30.76
37	Oklahoma	$65,599	$31.54
38	Montana	$64,607	$31.06
39	Wisconsin	$61,816	$29.72
40	Utah	$60,959	$29.31
41	Wyoming	$60,232	$28.96
42	Indiana	$60,473	$29.07
43	Florida	$54,643	$26.27
44	Georgia	$60,477	$29.08
45	Louisiana	$61,010	$29.33
46	Arkansas	$60,072	$28.88
47	Nebraska	$60,443	$29.06
48	Alabama	$55,951	$26.90
49	Mississippi	$56,825	$27.32
50	Tennessee	$57,852	$27.81
51	South Carolina	$55,967	$26.91

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Highest paying cities for clinic administrators

The highest-paying cities for clinic administrators are New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA, and Wilmington, DE.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	New York, NY	$85,105	$40.92
2	Los Angeles, CA	$79,132	$38.04
3	Wilmington, DE	$77,605	$37.31
4	Englewood, NJ	$75,265	$36.19
5	Greenville, NC	$74,002	$35.58
6	Brookline, MA	$73,959	$35.56
7	Manassas, VA	$70,852	$34.06
8	Baltimore, MD	$70,405	$33.85
9	San Antonio, TX	$70,398	$33.85
10	Roseville, MN	$69,925	$33.62
11	Oak Park, IL	$69,906	$33.61
12	Phoenix, AZ	$68,802	$33.08
13	Saint Louis, MO	$68,797	$33.08
14	Albuquerque, NM	$66,306	$31.88
15	Iowa City, IA	$65,081	$31.29
16	Southfield, MI	$64,146	$30.84
17	Englewood, CO	$62,936	$30.26
18	Madison, WI	$61,324	$29.48
19	Kenner, LA	$60,779	$29.22
20	Madison, AL	$57,031	$27.42

Clinic administrator salary details

A clinic administrator's salary ranges from $48,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $104,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is a clinic administrator's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$104,000	$8,667	$50
75th Percentile	$87,000	$7,250	$42
Average	$71,242	$5,937	$34
25th Percentile	$58,000	$4,833	$28
10th Percentile	$48,000	$4,000	$23

Highest paying clinic administrator jobs

The highest paying types of clinic administrators are senior administrator, lead administrator, and unix administrator.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Windows System Administrator	$79,845	$6,654	$38.39	94,648
Department Administrator	$49,768	$4,147	$23.93	84,441
Program Administrator	$50,715	$4,226	$24.38	119,898
Security Administrator	$79,564	$6,630	$38.25	99,222
Operations Administrator	$50,962	$4,247	$24.50	115,828
Lead Administrator	$94,444	$7,870	$45.41	57,229

How would you rate the starting salaries for clinic administrators, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

Dr. Richard Huff Ph.D.

Assistant professor, assistant chair, Virginia Commonwealth University

While MPA students are not drawn to public service by high salaries, it is reasonable to expect remuneration, which respects their credentials and experience. Many students are mid-level careerists and are likely to remain in their jobs where an advanced degree may improve their opportunities for advancement, and others may be looking for a career change. Also, a cohort of students moving from undergraduate to graduate degrees with internships is common.

These groups likely present varying degrees of salary requirements and qualifications. In the federal service, an MPA qualifies as one at the GS-9 entry-level. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) publishes salary tables at Link The beginning salary varies by location from $53K to $61K, with the higher amount near large metropolitan areas. Higher salaries are common in overseas areas. Progression is based on performance with opportunities to achieve salaries of $150K and over at the executive levels. Overall, beginning salaries for the MPA considering nonprofits and government agencies is estimated at $53K.

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Which companies pay clinic administrators the most?

Clinic administrator salaries at Abbott and AstraZeneca are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average clinic administrator salary at companies like Philips and Alexion Pharmaceuticals are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Abbott	$123,474	$59.36
2	AstraZeneca	$117,698	$56.59
3	Philips	$111,074	$53.40
4	Alexion Pharmaceuticals	$109,144	$52.47
5	Center for New Medicine	$106,611	$51.26
6	Palo Alto University	$106,383	$51.15
7	Mayo Clinic	$106,309	$51.11
8	Mercy Health	$104,062	$50.03
9	Community Health Systems	$100,571	$48.35
10	Grace Cottage Hospital	$97,901	$47.07
11	Tenet Healthcare	$95,971	$46.14
12	Maxim Healthcare Group	$93,424	$44.92
13	Children's Hospital Los Angeles	$93,381	$44.89
14	Dean Health Plan	$92,841	$44.64
15	Scripps Health	$92,176	$44.32
16	Baxter Regional Medical Center	$91,646	$44.06
17	University of California-Berkeley	$91,607	$44.04
18	Fresenius Medical Care North America Holdings Limited Partnership	$88,449	$42.52
19	Akumin	$88,310	$42.46
20	HonorHealth	$87,611	$42.12

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Clinic administrator salary trends

The average clinic administrator salary has risen by $13,000 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average clinic administrator earned $58,242 annually, but today, they earn $71,242 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for clinic administrators over the last decade.

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Average clinic administrator salary over time

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Clinic administrator salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$71,200	$34.25	+3.3%
2025	$68,900	$33.12	+2.3%
2024	$67,300	$32.37	+1.2%
2023	$66,600	$32.00	+1.7%
2022	$65,400	$31.45	+2.4%

Recently added clinic administrator salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
The University of Chicago	Senior Clinical Section Administrator	Chicago, IL	06/30/2025	$130,000
We Care Daily Clinics	Clinic Administrator	Auburn, WA	06/28/2025	$135,000
Astrazeneca PLC	Clinical Study Administrator	Wilmington, NC	06/27/2025	$82,250
Catholic Health Initiatives	Georgia Clinic Administrator	Ringgold, GA	06/27/2025	$73,295
Mountain View Pain Center	Clinic Administrator-Downtown & Central Park	Denver, CO	06/27/2025	$57,500
MeBe	Clinic Administrator	Chantilly, VA	06/26/2025	$50,088
HH Medstar Health Inc.	Clinical Administrator (RN)-Float Pool-PRN	Leonardtown, MD	06/25/2025	$76,544
Medstar Research Institute	Clinical Administrator (RN)	Washington, DC	06/25/2025	$90,896
Medstar Research Institute	Clinical Administrator (RN)-Float Pool-PRN	Leonardtown, MD	06/25/2025	$76,544
Element Materials Technology	Clinical Administrator (On-Site)	Boulder, CO	06/24/2025	$58,436

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