Clinical Application Specialist salary in California
The median clinical application specialist pay in California is $51.14 per hour, about $106,371 a year, based on 4 postings from 2 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 4roles with published pay
- $51.14median pay per hour
- $41–$64typical published range
- 2employers hiring
Pay percentiles in California
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48.48 | $100,830 |
| 25th percentile | $49.07 | $102,066 |
| Median | $51.14 | $106,371 |
| 75th percentile | $53.24 | $110,744 |
| 90th percentile | $53.90 | $112,102 |
Pay by city in California
| City | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 2 | $53.61 | $111,498 |
Pay by employer in California
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic | 3 | $52.88 | $109,990 |
| Johnson & Johnson | 1 | $49.40 | $102,752 |
Compare with other states
| State | Median / hour | vs California |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $65.99 | +29% |
| Texas | $45.67 | -11% |
| Virginia | $42.79 | -16% |
| South Carolina | $40.75 | -20% |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
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Common questions
How much does a clinical application specialist make in California?
The median is $51.14 per hour, about $106,371 a year, across 4 postings with published pay in California. The middle half of postings fall between $49 and $53 per hour.
Who pays clinical application specialists the most in California?
2 employers published pay for this role in California. The highest median is at Medtronic.
What do clinical application specialists get paid at other employers in the US?
- MedtronicLos Angeles, CA$52.88/hr
- Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA$65.99/hr
- MedtronicLubbock, TX$45.67/hr
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- Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 3 postings$65.99/ hr$54–$78
- MedtronicLubbock, TX · 4 postings$45.67/ hr$37–$55
- MedtronicColumbia, SC · 3 postings$35.82/ hr$34–$55
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