Associate Clinical Manager Salary in California

How much does an Associate Clinical Manager make in California? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Clinical Manager in California is $113,678 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $133,139
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $105,422 to $123,865
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $97,904

Key Factors That Influence Associate Clinical Manager Salaries

An Associate Clinical 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 Associate Clinical Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Clinical 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): $79,279
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $92,201
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,556
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $147,112
  • Expert (over 8 years): $179,623
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Research and Development Associate I less than 1 year $79,279
Research and Development Associate II 1-2 years $92,201
Associate Clinical Manager 2-4 years $111,556
Research and Development Associate IV 5-8 years $147,112
Research and Development Associate V over 8 years $179,623

Top Paying Cities for Associate Clinical Manager

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:

  • Los Angeles: $113,874
  • West Hollywood: $113,792
  • Dodgertown: $113,873

Associate Clinical Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate Clinical Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Associate Clinical Manager positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate Clinical Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Associate Clinical Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense $125,046 $60.0 10%
Biotechnology $125,046 $60.0 10%
Energy & Utilities $125,046 $60.0 10%
Financial Services $125,046 $60.0 10%
Healthcare $125,046 $60.0 10%

Associate Clinical Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Clinical 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.

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Last Updated on September 01, 2026
$105,422
Average $113,678/year
$123,865
$8,785
Average $9,473/month
$10,322
$2,027
Average $2,186/week
$2,382
$51
Average $55/hour
$60
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $123,865 $10,322 $2,382 $60
Average $113,678 $9,473 $2,186 $55
25th Percentile $105,422 $8,785 $2,027 $51

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