Clinical Study Manager

Clinical Study Manager Salary

$60K

$130.5K

$199.5K

$130,034

/year

$62.52

/hour

Clinical Study Manager Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$130,034

Columbus

Ohio

$125,600

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    How much does a Clinical Study Manager make?

    As of Aug 31, 2026, the average annual pay for a Clinical Study Manager in the United States is $130,034 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $62.52 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,500/week or $10,836/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $199,500 and as low as $60,000, the majority of Clinical Study Manager salaries currently range between $105,500 (25th percentile) to $146,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $174,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Clinical Study Manager varies greatly (by as much as 41000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Clinical Study Manager in your area makes on average $125,600 per year, or $4,434 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $130,034. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Clinical Study Manager salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Clinical Study Manager jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Clinical Study Manager Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Clinical Study Manager job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Redwood City, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Redwood City, CA, beats the national average by $29,174 (22.4%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $31,273 (24.0%) above the $130,034 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Clinical Study Manager appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nome, AK, and Santa Clara, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Clinical Study Manager role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $161,307

    $77.55

    Berkeley, CA

    $159,219

    $76.55

    Redwood City, CA

    $159,208

    $76.54

    Sitka, AK

    $156,650

    $75.31

    Brisbane, CA

    $156,441

    $75.21

    South San Francisco, CA

    $156,260

    $75.12

    Mountain View, CA

    $153,399

    $73.75

    Menlo Park, CA

    $153,240

    $73.67

    San Francisco, CA

    $153,203

    $73.66

    Santa Clara, CA

    $152,717

    $73.42

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Clinical Study Manager Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Clinical Study Manager category.

    For example Per Diem Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner jobs pay as much as $114,597 (88.1%) more than the average Clinical Study Manager salary of $130,034. If you're qualified, finding work as a Per Diem Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner may help you make more money than that of the average Clinical Study Manager position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Per Diem Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner

    $244,631

    $117.61

    Cardiology Physician Assistant

    $158,232

    $76.07

    Cosmetic Dermatology Nurse Practitioner

    $134,369

    $64.60

    Palliative Care Np

    $117,194

    $56.34

    Wildlife Rehabilitation

    $44,859

    $21.57

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Clinical Study Manager salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $130,034 per year or $62.52 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.