What are the main factors that influence an Area Clinical Director's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Area Clinical Director?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Area Clinical Director roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Area Clinical Director's salary?

An Area Clinical Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $146,636 for beginners, reaching about $148,965 at mid-level, and approach $152,292 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Area Clinical Director?

Area Clinical Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Area Clinical Director roles are District of Columbia $172,563, California $171,908, Massachusetts $169,617. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Area Clinical Director roles make?

Salaries for Area Clinical Director level roles vary by specialization: Area Director: $236,836; Area Director Finance: $203,567; Area Director of Operations: $201,893; Area Director of Engineering: $199,212; Clinical Programs Development Deputy Director: $158,017.

Area Clinical Director Salary in Delaware

How much does an Area Clinical Director make in Delaware? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Area Clinical Director in Delaware is $157,834 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $76.

However, an Area Clinical Director's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $197,978
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $145,305 to $178,847
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $133,898

10% $133,898

50% (Median) $157,834

90% $197,978

Area Clinical Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$178,847	$14,904	$3,439	$86
Average	$157,834	$13,153	$3,035	$76
25th Percentile	$145,305	$12,109	$2,794	$70

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Key Factors That Influence Area Clinical Director Salaries

An Area Clinical Director'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 Area Clinical Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Area Clinical Director'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): $146,636
Early Career (1-2 years): $147,634
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $148,965
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $150,629
Expert (over 8 years): $152,292

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Area Clinical Director	less than 1 year	$146,636
Early Career Level Area Clinical Director	1-2 years	$147,634
Mid-Level Level Area Clinical Director	2-4 years	$148,965
Senior-Level Level Area Clinical Director	5-8 years	$150,629
Expert Level Area Clinical Director	over 8 years	$152,292

How Do Area Clinical Director 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 Area Clinical Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $172,563.
California: $171,908.
Massachusetts: $169,617.

District of Columbia $172,563 California $171,908 Massachusetts $169,617 Washington $168,994 New Jersey $168,931 Alaska $168,713 Connecticut $166,562 New York $165,689

Hawaii $162,900 Rhode Island $161,590 Maryland $160,702 Minnesota $159,486 Colorado $159,019 Illinois $158,863 Oregon $158,271 Delaware $157,834

New Hampshire $157,560 Virginia $156,946 Pennsylvania $155,154 Nevada $154,250 North Dakota $153,954 Michigan $153,486 Wisconsin $153,315 Vermont $152,972

Texas $152,021 Maine $151,959 Arizona $151,865 Ohio $151,756 Georgia $150,322 Indiana $149,605 Wyoming $149,465 Utah $149,247

Iowa $149,153 Kansas $148,405 Louisiana $148,187 North Carolina $148,109 Missouri $148,078 Florida $147,470 Montana $147,143 Nebraska $146,831

Kentucky $146,660 South Carolina $146,036 Tennessee $145,646 Idaho $145,491 New Mexico $144,353 Oklahoma $144,104 Alabama $143,184 South Dakota $141,641

Arkansas $140,799 West Virginia $140,347 Mississippi $138,991

Top Paying Cities for Area Clinical Director

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: $157,124
Little Creek: $158,274
Magnolia: $158,046

Lincoln, DE $157,124

Little Creek, DE $158,274

Magnolia, DE $158,046

Milford, DE $157,523

Marydel, DE $157,781

Millsboro, DE $156,464

Millville, DE $156,706

Milton, DE $156,977

Nassau, DE $157,091

Ocean View, DE $156,679

Rehoboth Beach, DE $156,980

Seaford, DE $157,069

Selbyville, DE $156,419

Smyrna, DE $158,383

Viola, DE $157,654

Woodside, DE $158,077

Bear, DE $157,713

Newark, DE $157,654

Claymont, DE $157,976

Delaware City, DE $157,811

Hockessin, DE $157,640

Kirkwood, DE $157,781

Middletown, DE $157,842

Montchanin, DE $157,675

New Castle, DE $157,699

Odessa, DE $157,920

Port Penn, DE $158,026

Rockland, DE $157,691

Saint Georges, DE $157,792

Townsend, DE $158,035

Winterthur, DE $157,710

Lewes, DE $157,038

Wilmington, DE $157,647

Dover, DE $158,274

Dover Afb, DE $157,440

Bethany Beach, DE $156,514

Bethel, DE $156,676

Bridgeville, DE $157,046

Camden Wyoming, DE $157,828

Cheswold, DE $158,222

Clayton, DE $158,227

Dagsboro, DE $156,405

Delmar, DE $156,154

Ellendale, DE $156,628

Felton, DE $157,510

Fenwick Island, DE $156,439

Frankford, DE $156,167

Frederica, DE $157,666

Georgetown, DE $156,346

Greenwood, DE $157,071

Harbeson, DE $156,513

Harrington, DE $157,311

Hartly, DE $157,800

Houston, DE $157,086

Kenton, DE $158,235

Laurel, DE $156,252

Yorklyn, DE $157,686

Area Clinical Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Area Clinical Director roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Area Clinical Director positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Area Clinical Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Area Clinical Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$189,401	$91.0	20%

Area Clinical Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Area Clinical Director'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.

$145,305

Average $157,834/year

$178,847

$12,109

Average $13,153/month

$14,904

$2,794

Average $3,035/week

$3,439

$70

Average $76/hour

$86

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$178,847	$14,904	$3,439	$86
Average	$157,834	$13,153	$3,035	$76
25th Percentile	$145,305	$12,109	$2,794	$70

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