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Medical director salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Medical Director make in the United States?

Average base salary

$215,643
Average $215,643
Low $129,096
High $360,212

The average salary for a medical director is $215,643 per year in the United States. 6.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Medical Director job openings in United States

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DMHAS Assistant Medical Direct...
State of Connecticut3.9out of 5 stars.
Middletown, CT
$254,823 - $338,591 a year
Full-time
4 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Medical Director in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Ohel Children's Home and Famil...
 
$520,000per year
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AB Staffing Solutions
 
$520,000per year
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Kindful Health, LLC
 
$514,800per year
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Southern California Health and...
 
$500,000per year
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Worldwide Travel Staffing, Lim...
 
$500,000per year
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University of California Offic...
 
$482,600per year
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Highest paying cities for Medical Directors near United States

  1. Boston, MA
    $243,156 per year
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $231,335 per year
  3. Chicago, IL
    $226,604 per year
  4. Philadelphia, PA
    $226,276 per year
  5. New York, NY
    $219,907 per year

Where can a Medical Director earn more?

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