Median salary
$84,600
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$66.6k – $131.8k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
59.1%
246 of 416 roles
Live roles
416
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
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Associate Director, Quality Assurance (GCP & Clinical Research)
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Clinical Research Associate 2, IQVIA
Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated, Oncology
Clinical Research Associate 2, IQVIA
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Washington University in St. Louis
|
$68,250 | 43 |
| WC Worldwide Clinical Trials | $145,000 | 31 |
|
IQVIA
|
$130,450 | 31 |
ICON plc
|
$124,335 | 30 |
| MG Mass General Brigham | $52,010 | 25 |
| FO Fortrea | $110,000 | 15 |
University of Kansas Medical Center
|
$76,000 | 11 |
University of Chicago
|
$57,500 | 9 |
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How much do Clinical Research roles in United States pay?
The median salary for Clinical Research roles in United States is $84,600 per year. Most pay falls between $66,569 (25th percentile) and $131,838 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $57,784 to $145,000.
These figures are computed live from 416 active Clinical Research roles in United States on JobsRadar, of which 246 (59.1%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Clinical Research roles in United States include Worldwide Clinical Trials, Ambience Healthcare, IQVIA and Mass General Brigham.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Clinical Research salary in United States?
- The median is $84,600 per year, with most pay between $66,569 and $131,838 (25th–75th percentile), based on 246 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Clinical Research salary range in United States?
- Pay ranges from about $57,784 to $145,000 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $84,600. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.