Side-by-side distribution
Biochemist
$25.00/hr
per hour · USD
- Disclosing
- 42.9%
- Live roles
- 7
Clinical Research
$71,850
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 38.2%
- Live roles
- 1,045
Highest-paying jobs
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Senior Clinical Research Associate - Early-Stage Development (ESD) (REMOTE)
Senior Clinical Research Associate (Midwest)
Senior Clinical Research Associate (Remote - Field Based)
Senior Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Revvity
|
$54,028 | 4 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
University of Pennsylvania
|
$50,366 | 42 |
Washington University in St. Louis
|
$68,250 | 38 |
| MG Mass General Brigham | $52,010 | 34 |
|
IQVIA
|
$127,500 | 33 |
| WC Worldwide Clinical Trials | $145,000 | 29 |
ICON plc
|
$124,335 | 26 |
University of Chicago
|
$67,500 | 18 |
| BI Beth Israel Lahey Health | $50,066 | 14 |
Clinical Research salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $124,335 | 11 |
| Los Angeles | $124,335 | 6 |
| Denver | $124,335 | 6 |
| San Francisco | $117,702 | 8 |
| Seattle | $113,544 | 4 |
| Chicago | $67,500 | 21 |
| Boston | $52,010 | 31 |
| Austin | $40,000 | 3 |
Biochemist vs Clinical Research: which pays more?
The median for Biochemist is $25.00/hr per year (typically $24.25/hr–$25.98/hr), versus $71,850 for Clinical Research ($59,722–$110,850). That puts Clinical Research about 38% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Biochemist and Clinical Research are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.