Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice Salary in the United States

How much does a Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice in the United States is $590,276 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $284.

However, a Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $740,273
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $572,570 to $668,790
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $556,450
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75th Percentile $668,790 $55,733 $12,861 $322
Average $590,276 $49,190 $11,351 $284
25th Percentile $572,570 $47,714 $11,011 $275
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Key Factors That Influence Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice Salaries

A Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice'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 Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice'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:

  • Physician Practice Operations Supervisor (3-5 years): $80,372
  • Physician Practice Operations Manager (5+ years): $145,736
  • Chief Operating Officer - Physician Practice (5+ years): $412,421
  • Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice (5+ years): $590,276
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Physician Practice Operations Supervisor3-5 years$80,372
Physician Practice Operations Manager5+ years$145,736
Chief Operating Officer - Physician Practice5+ years$412,421
Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice5+ years$590,276
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Top Paying Cities for Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practices

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: $744,515
  • San Francisco: $737,196
  • Oakland: $720,845

What Skills Can Increase a Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 17.31% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Business Development (Mentioned in 1.97% Job Postings): Business development entails tasks and processes to develop and implement growth opportunities within and between organizations. It is a subset of the fields of business, commerce and organizational theory. Business development is the creation of long-term value for an organization from customers, markets, and relationships. Business development can be taken to mean any activity by either a small or large organization, non-profit or for-profit enterprise which serves the purpose of ‘developing’ the business in some way. In addition, business development activities can be done internally or externally by a business development consultant. External business development can be facilitated through Planning Systems, which are put in place by governments to help small businesses. In addition, reputation building has also proven to help facilitate business development.
  • Logistics (Mentioned in 1.22% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 17.31%
Business Development 1.97%
Logistics 1.22%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice's salary.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 123%.
  • Business Strategy: Can increase your salary by up to 50%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 50%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Verbal Communication
 $1,316,315
123%
Business Strategy
 $885,414
50%
Commitment
 $885,414
50%
Service Excellence
 $796,873
35%
Planning
 $796,873
35%
Team Management
 $690,623
17%
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How Education impacts a Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practices enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree 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 Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice with a Bachelor's Degree is between $480,609 and $541,808).

Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.2%
High School 1.1%
Associates 2.7%
Bachelors 25.0%
Masters 53.8%
Doctorate 15.2%
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Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice'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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$572,570
Average $590,276/year
$668,790
$47,714
Average $49,190/month
$55,733
$11,011
Average $11,351/week
$12,861
$275
Average $284/hour
$322
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $668,790 $55,733 $12,861 $322
Average $590,276 $49,190 $11,351 $284
25th Percentile $572,570 $47,714 $11,011 $275

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FAQ about Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice

1. Where can a Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice earn the most?

A Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice is $744,515.

2. What is the highest pay for Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice?

The highest pay for Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice is $740,273.

3. What is the lowest pay for Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice?

The lowest pay for Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice is $556,450.

4. What are the responsibilities of Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice?

Plans and directs the policies, objectives, and initiatives of one or more physician office sites. Responsible for the short- and long-term profitability and growth of the practice. Approves work procedures and standards for the units and ensures consistent implementation and enforcement. Represents the organization to investors, the industry, and the public. May require a MD. Requires State License to Practice Medicine. Typically reports to board of directors. Top level management. Aligns the company's long-term vision with actionable plans. Responsible for building relationships with key stakeholders, including the board of directors, investors, partners, and regulators. Provides overall vision, direction, and leadership for an organization. Develops organizational strategic initiatives and guides business operations. Defines key metrics and sets KPIs for organization. Typically requires extensive leadership experience in senior management or executive roles. Has extensive industry and/or operational knowledge. Past leadership of a company or business unit, including overall P&L responsibility.

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