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Clinical Research Associate salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 358 open job postings for Clinical Research Associate roles in United States, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Clinical Research Associate postings in United States

  1. Senior Clinical Research Associate - OncologyBeOne Medicines · Remote · $106K–$141K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Lead Clinical Research Associate (Home-Based)Actalent · Remote · $85.00–$95.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  3. Lead Clinical Research Associate (Home-Based)Actalent · Remote · $85.00–$95.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  4. Senior Clinical Research AssociateEmployvision · Remote · $70.00–$80.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  5. Clinical Research Associate IIStryker · Mahwah, NJ · $115K–$191K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
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Clinical Research Associate pay in other places

  1. California$110K median, $103K–$133K typical, 57 postingsCalifornia: middle half $103K–$133K, median $110K
  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

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Questions and answers

How much does a Clinical Research Associate make in United States?

The median posted base pay for Clinical Research Associate jobs in United States is $124K a year, from 358 job postings with pay at 98 companies.

What is the typical Clinical Research Associate pay range in United States?

The middle half of postings list $103K–$140K. The top 10% list $145K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $94.5K or less.

How does United States pay compare with all Clinical Research Associate jobs?

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

How many Clinical Research Associate jobs in United States list pay?

358 open postings at 98 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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