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Chief Operating Officer - Physician Practice Salary in the United States

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chief Operating Officer - Physician Practice in the United States is $412,421 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $198.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $455,958
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $347,764 to $435,210
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $288,897
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75th Percentile $435,210 $36,268 $8,369 $209
Average $412,421 $34,368 $7,931 $198
25th Percentile $347,764 $28,980 $6,688 $167
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Key Factors That Influence Chief Operating Officer - Physician Practice Salaries

A Chief Operating 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Chief Operating Officer - Physician Practice Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Chief Operating 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 Operating 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: $520,187
  • San Francisco: $515,073
  • Oakland: $503,649

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 19.85% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Business Administration (Mentioned in 1.35% Job Postings): It is the management of all aspects of a business's performance, decisions, and organization. It includes the day to day operations, aspects including finances and human resources, and ensures the company stays aligned to the goal or mission.
  • B2B (Mentioned in 0.96% Job Postings): B2B (business-to-business), a type of electronic commerce (e-commerce), is the exchange of products, services or information between businesses, rather than between businesses and consumers (B2C).
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Leadership 19.85%
Business Administration 1.35%
B2B 0.96%
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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 Operating Officer - Physician Practice's salary.
  • Business Acumen: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
  • Logistics: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Acumen
 $532,023
29%
Logistics
 $494,905
20%
Project Management
 $486,657
18%
Economics
 $486,657
18%
Problem Solving
 $478,408
16%
Team Management
 $474,284
15%
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Chief Operating Officer - Physician Practice Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Chief Operating 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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$347,764
Average $412,421/year
$435,210
$28,980
Average $34,368/month
$36,268
$6,688
Average $7,931/week
$8,369
$167
Average $198/hour
$209
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $435,210 $36,268 $8,369 $209
Average $412,421 $34,368 $7,931 $198
25th Percentile $347,764 $28,980 $6,688 $167

Chief Operating Officer - Physician Practice Salary Growth & Career Path

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Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice

For a Chief Operating Officer - Physician Practice, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Chief Executive Officer - Physician Practice role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $590,276 - a projected growth of 43% over your current level.

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FAQ about Chief Operating Officer - Physician Practice

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

A Chief Operating 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 Operating Officer - Physician Practice earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Chief Operating Officer - Physician Practice is $520,187.

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

The highest pay for Chief Operating Officer - Physician Practice is $455,958.

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

The lowest pay for Chief Operating Officer - Physician Practice is $288,897.

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

Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing operational objectives for one or more physician office sites. Assists in the development and implementation of strategic long-term goals. Provides fiscal management to include analysis, forecasting, budgetary responsibilities, and negotiates contracts. Reviews metrics and revenue cycle performance and recommends and implements strategies for improvement and growth. May require a master's degree. Typically reports to ceo or board of directors. Manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function.

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