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Job outlook for senior practice managers in the United States
Senior practice manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected senior practice manager job growth rate is 28% from 2018-2028.
About 136,200 new jobs for senior practice managers are projected over the next decade.
Senior practice manager salaries have increased 8% for senior practice managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 26,042 senior practice managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 112,452 active senior practice manager job openings in the US.
The average senior practice manager salary is $119,792.
Are senior practice manager jobs in demand?
Senior practice manager job and salary trends over time
Senior practice manager jobs over time
Senior practice manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,042 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 24,047 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 23,525 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 22,117 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 20,598 | 0.01% |
Average senior practice manager salary over time
Senior practice manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $119,792 | $57.59 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | $116,001 | $55.77 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | $114,565 | $55.08 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $112,980 | $54.32 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $110,900 | $53.32 | +2.2% |
Senior practice manager jobs by state
Most common states for senior practice managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 554 | 80% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,500 | 22% |
| 3 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,297 | 18% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,418 | 17% |
| 5 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,041 | 17% |
| 6 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 521 | 15% |
| 7 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 190 | 14% |
| 8 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 152 | 14% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 85 | 14% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 535 | 13% |
| 11 | Delaware | 961,939 | 128 | 13% |
| 12 | California | 39,536,653 | 4,684 | 12% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 694 | 12% |
| 14 | Alaska | 739,795 | 91 | 12% |
| 15 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 89 | 12% |
| 16 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,468 | 11% |
| 17 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,128 | 11% |
| 18 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,085 | 11% |
| 19 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,015 | 11% |
| 20 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 599 | 11% |
Most common cities for senior practice managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annapolis | 2 | 5% | $107,153 |
| 2 | Frankfort | 1 | 4% | $106,856 |
| 3 | Channelview | 1 | 3% | $123,930 |
| 4 | Dover | 1 | 3% | $138,709 |
| 5 | Hartford | 2 | 2% | $119,142 |
| 6 | Sacramento | 3 | 1% | $146,260 |
| 7 | Houston | 4 | 0% | $123,990 |
| 8 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $127,494 |
| 9 | Miami | 2 | 0% | $95,314 |
| 10 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $124,832 |
| 11 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $124,044 |
| 12 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $106,696 |
| 13 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $123,124 |
| 14 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $113,648 |
| 15 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $111,450 |
| 16 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $98,129 |
Senior Practice Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior practice manager experts
Davenport University
Ohio State University
Heidelberg University
Indiana University Northwest
Western Carolina University
Auburn University at Montgomery
Azusa Pacific University
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Binghamton University
Manchester University
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
AT Still University
Winthrop University
George Mason University
Southern Oregon University
AXIS Health System
SIU School of Medicine
What general advice would you give to a Senior Practice Manager?
Dr. Linda Sorensen RHIA, CHPS: *Before negotiating salary, it's crucial to research trends and benchmarks in your geographic area and be prepared to confidently articulate your value to the organization. Make sure to emphasize any relevant education, certifications, or credentials obtained up to this point in your journey. Certifications or credentials can enhance your value to employers and help justify a higher salary. Look to gain experience through internships, part-time jobs, or volunteer opportunities. During your interview emphasize relevant achievements, projects, or leadership experiences and demonstrate how they can contribute to the organization's success. In order to stay competitive, continuously seek opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge and keep abreast of industry trends. You may also want to consider specialized areas in which you could pursue additional education or certifications. And don't forget to consider other perks and benefits offered by the employer as they can add significant value to the overall compensation package.*
*By implementing these strategies, a new graduate can position themselves for success and maximize their salary potential when starting a career in the health services administration field.*
What Senior Practice Manager skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Linda Sorensen RHIA, CHPS: *With the growing emphasis on technology (including telehealth and artificial intelligence) and data-driven decision making, it is increasingly important to know how to maneuver these to optimize patient access, experiences, and quality, while at the same time maintaining privacy and security. There is a growing focus on population health and health services administrators will need to develop strategies in this area in order to identify at-risk populations, implement interventions, and coordinate care. Interprofessional collaboration will be more important than ever, especially when it comes to addressing health disparities and promoting health equity. Lastly, healthcare regulations and compliance requirements will continue to evolve, forcing healthcare administrators to be well-versed in new and updated regulatory changes to ensure compliance and mitigate legal and financial risks.*
*By developing these skills and staying abreast of emerging trends and technologies, health services administrators can position themselves for success in the evolving healthcare landscape.*
What will help Senior Practice Managers increase their earning potential?
Dr. Linda Sorensen RHIA, CHPS: *Building professional relationships is crucial. You should network with peers, mentors, and industry professionals as well as join professional organizations, attend networking events, and connect on professional platforms. Seek mentorship from experienced professionals in your field who can provide valuable advice and career guidance. Don't discount entry-level positions or positions in different areas (such as finance or strategic planning) as they can provide valuable experiences to build upon. Healthcare is a dynamic and challenging field. Stay updated and attend professional development events. Use your critical thinking skills to problem-solve and be adaptable. Hone in on your verbal and written communication skills to be able to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders (including patients and families).*
*Remember the ultimate goal of healthcare administration is to improve patient outcomes, so prioritize patients in your decision-making processes. It is important to uphold ethical standards and demonstrate positive leadership qualities. Most importantly, stay resilient. Your role can be stressful and demanding, so it's important to prioritize, set goals, and seek help when needed.*
*By following these pieces of advice, the new graduate can lay a strong foundation for a successful and fulfilling career in Health Services Administration.*
Dr. Laura Deeter PhD
Professor of Practice: Horticulture and Crop ScienceOhio State University
Applied Horticulture And Horticultural Business Services
What will help Senior Practice Managers increase their earning potential?
Dr. Laura Deeter PhD: There are more than enough positions out there to find one with a good starting salary. Apply for as many as you can.
Be willing to relocate to another city or state.
Dr. Trish Berg
Associate Professor of Management, Heidelberg University, Tiffin, OhioHeidelberg University
Business Administration, Management And Operations
What general advice would you give to a Senior Practice Manager?
Dr. Trish Berg: Being a project manager involves constant change, learning, and interaction with diverse teams in various departments of an organization. The best parts of being a project manager include working with diverse people, building relationships, creating something new with each new project, empowering and motivating teams, gaining global knowledge, collaboration, impacting organizational culture, and delivering value with completed projects. Some of the difficult parts of working as a project manager include sometimes having accountability without the needed authority to be successful, not having diverse enough skills and having to use estimation and guesswork at times and relying on others for their knowledge. Project managers deal with a lot of uncertainty and must be resilient in how they react to each bump in the road.
What Senior Practice Manager skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Trish Berg: Daily, project managers create plans, create work schedules, build, and motivate teams, assign, and track work from start to finish, set project setting scopes and budgets, create workflow plans, and define what key performance indicators (KPIs) are which is how they can measure project success. Project managers must be both people focused, and task focused. Successful project managers understand what Sinek calls the power of the why in order to successfully motivate teams towards success.
Pawn Johnson-Hunter MS, RN, AGPCNP-BC, GERO- BC, CM/DN
Nurse Educator, Nclex Mentor/CoachWhat general advice would you give to a Senior Practice Manager?
Pawn Johnson-Hunter MS, RN, AGPCNP-BC, GERO- BC, CM/DN: A few ways to maximize earning potential as a new graduate nurse is through skillful negotiations and previous experience in healthcare, such as degree level, nurse externships, phlebotomy skills, or certifications. Many, if not all, employers appreciate that new graduates are equipped with clinical skills that are strongly recommended for the practice area. While many nurse certifications require experience, some are for entry-level, such as advanced life support (ACLS and PALS) and IV insertion. There are also some specialty practice certifications that new grads can obtain without years of experience; although they may recommend the experience at times, this is optional. All of this demonstrates the applicant's commitment to the profession and interest. Other ways are to work overtime hours, learn about clinical career ladders, or continue formal education.
Linda Galocy
Director and Assistant Dean, Clinical Associate ProfessorIndiana University Northwest
Health Information Management Programs
What skills stand out on Senior Practice Manager resumes?
Linda Galocy: Revenue Cycle Management, Data Analytics, Information Governance, Privacy and Security of health information.
What soft skills should all Senior Practice Managers possess?
Linda Galocy: Writing skills, communication, organization, the ability to multi-task, critical thinking skills.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Senior Practice Managers?
Linda Galocy: Technical skills are dependent on the job, but working with multiple types of software at one time is very common in the health information profession. Patient records are electronic. Therefore, the ability to learn and adapt to electronic health record systems is a must. In addition, supportive software is typically used in order to get the work done, such as an encoder, which allows a medical coder to assign codes to a patient record, a release of information system that is utilized for tracking requests for patient records from the time the request is received until it is complete. The ability for
+a health information professional to understand an entire process, such as the revenue cycle. There are many individuals involved in the process of obtaining payment for healthcare services rendered, and it is important for everyone to do their job, do it correctly, and when errors occur, work together to correct those errors.
What skills will help Senior Practice Managers earn the most?
Linda Galocy: Look for certifications. Health information professionals have two national certifications, the RHIT, and RHIA depending on the level of education that has been completed by a graduate. In addition, there are other certifications that a professional can obtain depending on their area of expertise. A clinical documentation improvement specialist can obtain a CDIP credential through AHIMA or a CCDS credential through ACDIS. AHIMA also provides certification in healthcare privacy and security, the CHPS, HIMSS offers the CAHIMS and CPHIMS credentials for professionals more focused on healthcare information and management of systems.
What technical skills for a Senior Practice Manager stand out to employers?
Angela Sebby Ph.D.: Business, creative, and organizational skills - I would recommend that upcoming graduates are proficient in Word, Excel (highly used), Powerpoint, Outlook (especially how to send meeting requests and calendar organization), TEAMS, Gantt charts for team management, Mindmapping for creativity, and design software. Additionally, I would recommend that they learn how to properly utilize social media for marketing and PR, not just personal posting. Finally, email etiquette would be essential.
What soft skills should all Senior Practice Managers possess?
TeWhan Hahn Ph.D.: Writing skills including email writing, being able to work in teams, and knowing the workplace etiquettes.
What's a good job out of college for Senior Practice Managers?
Bala Musa Ph.D.: A good job out of college is one that allows you to apply creative and critical thinking skills. Future work environments will require employees to innovate and adapt. Any job that helps you cultivate, sharpen and apply those skills will serve you and your organization well. It will prepare you to adapt in the face of change and future disruptions.
Mark Paquette
Principal Program CoordinatorUniversity of Colorado Colorado Springs
College of Business
What skills stand out on Senior Practice Manager resumes?
Mark Paquette: Many skills standout on resumes, but I believe these are the four best: technical skills, leadership skills, problem-solving skills, and communication-specifically the ability to be concise and accurate. I think a better way to think about this is that relevant information is what stands out. Many resumes are packed full of irrelevant details, subjective statements of soft skill, and lack quantifiable bullets that show skill or accomplishment for the role to which one is applying. Recruiters lose interest in irrelevancy, and they do so quickly (average amount of time a recruiter spends on a resume is just 6 seconds).
Additionally, I've seen hundreds of resumes full of errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and even the individual's own name, yet they also claim to have "excellent communication skills" or be "detail-oriented"-so there is a disconnect. Candidates who tailor their resumes to the job, ensuring their experiences and education showcase relevancy to such position, and who do so with accuracy, demonstrate the best skill of all-that they are qualified for, and understand, the position at hand.
Rachael Perry
Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management and Student AffairsBinghamton University
School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
What skills stand out on Senior Practice Manager resumes?
Rachael Perry: I think it is important that graduates are able to articulate their skills to employers beyond just listing them generically on a resume or CV. As a pharmacist, communication skills are essential but listing "strong communication skills" is something everyone can put on their resume. Giving specific examples, numbers, or quantifiable metrics to demonstrate that you actually have those skills is much better. You also want to be sure that your CV/resume and cover letter are pristine, free of grammatical and spelling errors, because that is likely going to be the first impression of your communication skills.
What experience really stands out on Senior Practice Manager resumes?
Michael Bottorff: As every pharmacy school has been offering the Doctor of Pharmacy degree since the year 2000, students need to consider how to acquire additional skills and experiences that make them stand out. Working with faculty on research projects is one way, particularly if that project results in a poster presentation or publication in a journal. Another option would be to consider graduating with an additional degree. Some pharmacy schools offer a combined Pharm.D./MBA degree. At Manchester, we offer the combined Pharm.D./Masters in Pharmacogenomics dual degree, and many students have already selected that option over the last few years. Another way to strengthen a resume is to consider post-graduate opportunities prior to entering the workforce; these could include pharmacy residencies, fellowships and a master's or Ph.D. in a specific pharmacy discipline, such as pharmacology or medicinal chemistry.
Dr. Jolene Bostwick
Assistant Dean for Co-Curriculum and Professional Development & Clinical ProfessorUniversity of Michigan College of Pharmacy
Department of Clinical Pharmacy
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Senior Practice Managers?
Dr. Jolene Bostwick: I hope the enduring impact will be how the general public and policymakers observe how pharmacists can positively impact disease screening, treatment, education, and prevention, aligning with our graduate-level training.
Specific to the workforce, however, I think the overall process of recruitment and interviewing will forever be changed. Specific to pharmacy residencies or fellowships, while our graduates have fared well, the competition for these positions continues to increase. With the transition to virtual recruitment, students will need to work harder to find programs that are a good fit and that meet their needs/align with their career goals - especially related to the culture of the organization, which may be difficult to determine if on-site visits are limited. Programs will need to innovate to attract graduates as well. In the virtual environment, we have seen more pre-interview virtual screening before the formal interview invitation, indicating students must make a good virtual impression. I anticipate virtual interview pre-screening will be more commonplace even post-Covid.
I also anticipate the enduring impact will honestly align with several of the services provided and skills possessed by our graduates, including (but not limited to):
- Providing immunizations
- Mental health first aid training
- Patient access to medications
- Medication adherence
- Drug shortage management
- Expanded scope of practice to meet demands of patients during pandemic
- Telepharmacy
- Delivery services
- Patient education, including dispelling misinformation
- Disease screening
- Development of treatment protocols and policies/guidelines
- Patient recruitment for clinical trials
- Antimicrobial stewardship
What experience really stands out on Senior Practice Manager resumes?
Dr. Jolene Bostwick: Research and writing - With the vast majority of our students going on to pursue post-graduate training, their experiences in designing, conducting, and in some cases, publishing their research - something they will do as part of their additional training - can certainly standout.
Presentation skills
Broad rotation experiences
Leadership in student pharmacy organization(s) - doesn't need to be "President" - could lead an event or initiative. Best to find your passion.
Work experience - clinical internship, if possible, but not necessary - any internship experience to explore a specific field/area of pharmacy
Extra work to explore interests - it may be a special project with a mentor or preceptor that aligns with your interests or fills a gap in your experience.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Senior Practice Manager job market given the pandemic?
Letha Williams Ph.D.: The pandemic is going to place a lot of pressure on healthcare administrators to have better crisis plans, more logistics expertise (i.e., warehousing and managing equipment and supplies), and greater flexibility in terms of staffing.
What skills stand out on Senior Practice Manager resumes?
D. Keith Robbins Ph.D.: That part hasn't changed a lot. Of course GPAs are still important, but beyond that leadership roles in student organizations, internship experience, and technical skills will get you to the interview. It will be the self-presentation skills that will make the difference in an increasingly competitive market. Oral and written communication skills are a large part of that, as well as emotional intelligence and poise. In terms of sectors seeking employees, the health care industry will see explosive growth. The CBA has an excellent Health Care Management Program - the best in the state of South Carolina - and those students all have excellent jobs by graduation, but the industry will need more entry-level folks than health care programs are able to supply.
Jerome Bozek
Medical practice administratorGeorge Mason University
Healthcare Administration Program
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Senior Practice Manager job market given the pandemic?
Jerome Bozek: The biggest issue is the overall economic uncertainty. Will the pandemic get worse over the next few months? More shutdowns? More government assistance? What will be the impact of the vaccine? Many businesses are afraid to hire because of these reasons. It makes it challenging for new grads in finding a position.
Jacqueline Strenio Ph.D.
Assistant ProfessorSouthern Oregon University
Economics Affiliated Faculty, Healthcare Administration Affiliated Faculty, Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies Program
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Senior Practice Managers?
Jacqueline Strenio Ph.D.: It's hard to predict the full effect of the novel coronavirus pandemic on graduates as it is, indeed, novel. It has drastically changed the overall macroeconomy and the landscape of work itself by necessitating the rapid transition to remote work and accelerating disruptions in major industries. However, in terms of the coronavirus pandemic's recessionary effects on graduates, we can look to past recessions to make predictions about potential enduring impacts.
Previous research on the effects of graduating into a recession finds that it is associated with initially lower earnings and more job switching, effects that can linger for years. It has even been linked to poorer health in middle age. A lot of these impacts result from the fact that fewer jobs are available overall, reducing the quality of the initial employment offer or the match between employee and employer.
These effects may be amplified for women and BIPOC graduates who already face labor market discrimination. On the demand side, this means employers must evaluate their hiring criteria, making sure they are not disproportionately disadvantaging these populations. On the supply-side, I would encourage graduates to be open to various jobs that may be different from those they initially imagined. Continuing to look for new and better matches as the economy improves will also help combat these initial earnings losses.
However, there is good news for college graduates: recent research has found that these impacts are less severe for those with college degrees than those with high school degrees. So, for those close to graduating, I would strongly encourage them to complete their degrees despite the challenges of remote learning.
What Senior Practice Manager skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Karla Sluis: Graduates in all health fields should study the model of integrated healthcare and learn best practices for communicating and working with diverse providers outside their specific field. It would be helpful to study the approach to care for underserved populations, such as youth, seniors, LGBTQ, and migrant workers. An exploration of telehealth would be useful, including familiarity with various video chat platforms. Improving customer service skills is also helpful when Google Reviews can make or break a business reputation. Grads might also learn another language to better serve patients in their region. The app Duolingo is my personal favorite, and it's fun!
What general advice would you give to a Senior Practice Manager?
Karla Sluis: Your career will likely be a winding journey - not a single destination. You may end up in a totally different role than you thought you would. Follow your interests and be open to changing jobs. Be grateful for the experience you gain, and don't make the mistake of flaming or bad-mouthing an employer when you move on. Heal thyself! Remember self-care in this giving profession, and be mindful of your inner slave-driver. Take your lunch breaks, schedule your vacations, and practice what you preach with a healthy diet and exercise.
Teresa C. Smith MBA, PHR
Executive Director of Human ResourcesSIU School of Medicine
Office of Human Resources
What skills stand out on Senior Practice Manager resumes?
Teresa C. Smith MBA, PHR: Skills that stand out to me on resumes are solution building, collaboration, and an eagerness to learn. Communication is such a critical component of effectiveness, especially now. Given the pandemic, we have all had to learn to continue to connect in the midst of turmoil and disruption.