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Clinical Research Associate salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 3 open job postings for Clinical Research Associate roles in California, updated Sep 30, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Clinical Research Associate postings in California

  1. Senior Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor DedicatedIQVIA · Carlsbad, CA · $74.5K–$198K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Senior Clinical Research Associate, Early Clinical DevelopmentIQVIA · Carlsbad, CA · $90.2K–$175K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor DedicatedIQVIA · Carlsbad, CA · $71.9K–$189K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
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Clinical Research Associate pay in other places

  1. United States$131K median · $120K–$136K typical · 32 postingsUnited States: middle half $120K–$136K, median $131K
  2. North Carolina$131K median · $127K–$136K typical · 9 postingsNorth Carolina: middle half $127K–$136K, median $131K
  3. Durham, NC$131K median · $127K–$136K typical · 9 postingsDurham, NC: middle half $127K–$136K, median $131K
  4. Kansas$131K median · $121K–$140K typical · 6 postingsKansas: middle half $121K–$140K, median $131K
  5. Overland Park, KS$131K median · $121K–$140K typical · 6 postingsOverland Park, KS: middle half $121K–$140K, median $131K
  6. Carlsbad, CA$133K median · $131K–$136K typical · 3 postingsCarlsbad, CA: middle half $131K–$136K, median $133K
  7. Italy€46.1K median · €46.1K–€55.4K typical · 3 postings
  8. Remote$101K median · $92K–$132K typical · 7 postingsRemote: middle half $92K–$132K, median $101K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Clinical Research Associate make in California?

The median posted base pay for Clinical Research Associate jobs in California is $133K a year, from 3 job postings with pay at 1 company.

What is the typical Clinical Research Associate pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $131K–$136K. The top 10% list $136K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $131K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Clinical Research Associate jobs?

The median here is $133K, against $131K across all 37 postings for the role.

How many Clinical Research Associate jobs in California list pay?

3 open postings at 1 company list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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