Clinic Intake Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Clinic Intake Specialist make in the United States? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Clinic Intake Specialist in the United States is $88,771 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a Clinic Intake Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,303
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,141 to $97,948
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,194

Key Factors That Influence Clinic Intake Specialist Salaries

A Clinic Intake Specialist'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Clinic Intake Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Clinic Intake Specialist'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): $84,292
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $84,525
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,859
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $90,046
  • Expert (over 8 years): $91,320
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Entry Level Clinic Intake Specialist less than 1 year $84,292
Early Career Level Clinic Intake Specialist 1-2 years $84,525
Mid-Level Level Clinic Intake Specialist 2-4 years $86,859
Senior-Level Level Clinic Intake Specialist 5-8 years $90,046
Expert Level Clinic Intake Specialist over 8 years $91,320

Top Paying Cities for Clinic Intake Specialist

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:

  • San Jose: $111,967
  • San Francisco: $110,741
  • Oakland: $108,407

Clinic Intake Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Clinic Intake Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 90% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the MFG Nondurable and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Clinic Intake Specialist positions in Pharmaceuticals or Biotechnology typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Clinic Intake Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Clinic Intake Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
MFG Nondurable $133,157 $64.0 50%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit $106,525 $51.0 20%

How Education impacts a Clinic Intake Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Clinic Intake Specialist professionals enter the field with a Associate's degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Clinic Intake Specialist with a Associate's is between $69,715 and $77,827.

Clinic Intake Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Clinic Intake Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Degree 1.1%
High School 9.6%
Associate's Degree 10.6%
Bachelor's Degree 47.9%
Master's Degree or MBA 26.6%
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 4.3%

Clinic Intake Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Clinic Intake Specialist'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.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on September 01, 2026
$81,141
Average $88,771/year
$97,948
$6,762
Average $7,398/month
$8,162
$1,560
Average $1,707/week
$1,884
$39
Average $43/hour
$47
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $97,948 $8,162 $1,884 $47
Average $88,771 $7,398 $1,707 $43
25th Percentile $81,141 $6,762 $1,560 $39

Most common benefits for Clinic Intake Specialist

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Clinic Intake Specialist

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FAQ about Clinic Intake Specialist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Clinic Intake Specialist?

The MFG Nondurable industry offers the highest average compensation for Clinic Intake Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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