How Much Does a Practice Manager Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$123,860
Practice managers in the U.S. earn a median of $123,860 a year, or $59.55 an hour. Half of practice managers earn more than $123,860 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $224,340.
Pay percentiles for practice managers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35.29 | $73,390 |
| 25th | $45.53 | $94,700 |
| 50th (median) | $59.55 | $123,860 |
| 75th | $79.85 | $166,100 |
| 90th | $107.86 | $224,340 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for practice managers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $164,120 | $78.90 | +33% |
| District of Columbia | $155,140 | $74.59 | +25% |
| Hawaii | $147,630 | $70.98 | +19% |
| New Jersey | $145,650 | $70.02 | +18% |
| Washington | $145,290 | $69.85 | +17% |
| Oregon | $141,690 | $68.12 | +14% |
| California | $141,480 | $68.02 | +14% |
| Colorado | $134,910 | $64.86 | +9% |
| Delaware | $134,820 | $64.82 | +9% |
| Massachusetts | $134,360 | $64.59 | +8% |
| United States | $123,860 | $59.55 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many practice managers are there?
BLS counts about 597,080 practice managers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Medical and Health Services Managers”. The most jobs are in California (75,090), Texas (58,420) and Florida (42,700).
The mean (average) annual wage is $140,970, higher than the median of $123,860.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $10,322
- Biweekly
- $4,764
- Weekly
- $2,382
- Daily (8 hours)
- $476
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do practice managers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for practice managers is $59.55. The middle 50% earn between $45.53 and $79.85 an hour.
Which state pays practice managers the most?
New York has the highest median wage for practice managers at $164,120, +33% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for practice managers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of practice managers earn less than $73,390 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.