Skip to content
applystead.Log inGet started

Applystead salaries · 57 posted pay ranges

Clinical Research Associate salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 57 open job postings for Clinical Research Associate roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

Continue with GoogleGet matched to Clinical Research Associate jobs in California

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. Sr. Clinical Research AssociateStructure Therapeutics · South San Francisco, CA · $135K–$145K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  2. Clinical Research Associate IIAtriCure · Glendale, CA · $85K–$105K/yr · Posted Nov 9, 2026Apply
  3. Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated, IVDIQVIA · Carlsbad, CA · $90.2K–$198K/yr · Posted Nov 9, 2026
  4. Clinical Research AssociateActalent · San Diego, CA · $38.00–$65.00/hr · Posted Nov 9, 2026
  5. Clinical Research AssociateTouro University · Hawthorne, CA · $48K–$60K/yr · Posted Nov 9, 2026
  6. Want Applystead to find more jobs like these? Start free trial →

Clinical Research Associate pay in other places

  1. United States$124K median, $103K–$140K typical, 358 postingsUnited States: middle half $103K–$140K, median $124K
  2. North Carolina$133K median, $128K–$136K typical, 31 postingsNorth Carolina: middle half $128K–$136K, median $133K
  3. CanadaCA$109K median, CA$92.8K–CA$122K typical, 31 postings
  4. Durham, NC$133K median, $128K–$136K typical, 26 postingsDurham, NC: middle half $128K–$136K, median $133K
  5. Pennsylvania$103K median, $103K–$124K typical, 22 postingsPennsylvania: middle half $103K–$124K, median $103K
  6. San Diego, CA$107K median, $107K–$130K typical, 21 postingsSan Diego, CA: middle half $107K–$130K, median $107K
  7. Blue Bell, PA$103K median, $103K–$124K typical, 21 postingsBlue Bell, PA: middle half $103K–$124K, median $103K
  8. Italy€47.8K median, €42.8K–€47.8K typical, 14 postings

All Clinical Research Associate salaries

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 $110K a year, from 57 job postings with pay at 27 companies.

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

The middle half of postings list $103K–$133K. The top 10% list $144K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $88K or less.

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

The median here is $110K, against $124K across all 426 postings for the role.

How many Clinical Research Associate jobs in California list pay?

57 open postings at 27 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

Free tools and comparisons

Applystead vs FastApplyApplystead vs Final Round AINotice period calculatorOut of office message generatorOvertime pay calculatorBiweekly paycheck calculator

Start free trial