How much do research clinical informaticss make? The median research clinical informatics salary in 2026 is $290,000, with an average of $356,667. The typical range is $280,000–$500,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 3 submissions • Latest submission: March 26, 2025
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Based on 3 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Research Clinical Informatics ranges from $280,000 to $500,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $500,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is below the general Clinical Informatics average.
Entry-level Research Clinical Informatics positions start at $280,000, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $395,000 – a 41% increase.
Most commonly, Research Clinical Informatics physicians work in Academic settings (67% of submissions). Base salary makes up 79% of total compensation ($283,333), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Research Clinical Informatics physicians report 4.3/5 career satisfaction, with 67% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on specialized research procedures and treatments within clinical informatics, providing expert care in this specific area.
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Distribution based on 3 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $290,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Research Clinical Informatics physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Research Clinical Informatics physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-employed | $500,000 | 1 submissions |
| Academic | $285,000 | 2 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $280,000 | 1 submissions |
| 3-5 years | $290,000 | 1 submissions |
| 16+ years | $500,000 | 1 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
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