Clinical Research Associate United States
Clinical Research Associate salary in the US
Typical pay
$115,000a year
Most Clinical Research Associates earn $103k to $130k a year
From 99 current job postings, updated Nov 2, 2026 Pay that employers list in their job postings
The median Clinical Research Associate salary in the US is $115,000 a year. Most job postings pay $102,800 to $130,200. From 99 current job postings, updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Typical pay by state
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| California | $125k | $107k to $140k | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | – | – | 0 |
| Alaska | – | – | 0 |
| Arizona | – | – | 0 |
| Arkansas | – | – | 0 |
| Colorado | – | – | 4 |
| Connecticut | – | – | 0 |
| Delaware | – | – | 0 |
| District of Columbia | – | – | 0 |
| Florida | – | – | 2 |
| Georgia | – | – | 0 |
| Hawaii | – | – | 0 |
| Idaho | – | – | 0 |
| Illinois | – | – | 0 |
| Indiana | – | – | 0 |
| Iowa | – | – | 1 |
| Kansas | – | – | 2 |
| Kentucky | – | – | 0 |
| Louisiana | – | – | 0 |
| Maine | – | – | 0 |
| Maryland | – | – | 1 |
| Massachusetts | – | – | 2 |
| Michigan | – | – | 0 |
| Minnesota | – | – | 1 |
| Mississippi | – | – | 0 |
| Missouri | – | – | 1 |
| Montana | – | – | 0 |
| Nebraska | – | – | 1 |
| Nevada | – | – | 1 |
| New Hampshire | – | – | 0 |
| New Jersey | – | – | 2 |
| New Mexico | – | – | 0 |
| New York | – | – | 2 |
| North Carolina | – | – | 6 |
| North Dakota | – | – | 0 |
| Ohio | – | – | 1 |
| Oklahoma | – | – | 0 |
| Oregon | – | – | 0 |
| Pennsylvania | – | – | 0 |
| Rhode Island | – | – | 0 |
| South Carolina | – | – | 0 |
| South Dakota | – | – | 0 |
| Tennessee | – | – | 0 |
| Texas | – | – | 0 |
| Utah | – | – | 0 |
| Vermont | – | – | 0 |
| Virginia | – | – | 0 |
| Washington | – | – | 0 |
| West Virginia | – | – | 0 |
| Wisconsin | – | – | 0 |
| Wyoming | – | – | 0 |
Pay advertised in current postings, per year. Postings are those that list pay.
Pay in the biggest hiring cities
| San Francisco, CA | $130k | $108k to $141k | 27 | 14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| Boston, MA | – | – | 7 | 2 |
| Cincinnati, OH | – | – | 5 | 1 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| Denver, CO | – | – | 5 | 4 |
| Durham, NC | – | – | 12 | 6 |
| Kansas City, MO | – | – | 2 | 2 |
| Las Vegas, NV | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| Los Angeles, CA | – | – | 12 | 7 |
| Minneapolis, MN | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| New York, NY | – | – | 10 | 3 |
| San Diego, CA | – | – | 8 | 5 |
| Sioux City, IA | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| Tampa, FL | – | – | 7 | 2 |
Pay by experience level
What most job postings pay at each stage. The dot is typical pay.
- Starting out 10 job postings$66k $100k
Typical: $74k
Most new hires start near the low end.
- Experienced 20 job postings$103k $119k
Typical: $110k
- Senior 38 job postings$116k $145k
Typical: $128k
- Lead or manager 1 job postings
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Pay by employer and level
Typical yearly pay at the employers with the most postings that list pay. A dash means fewer than 10 of their postings at that level list pay.
How much does a Clinical Research Associate make in the US?
Employers hiring now typically offer $115,000 a year for Clinical Research Associate roles in the US. These numbers come from the pay employers list in their job postings, so they show what is on offer today rather than what people earned last year. We only show a number when at least 10 postings list pay.
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