Content has loaded

Clinical research associate salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$98,073
Average $98,073
Low $57,098
High $168,452

The average salary for a clinical research associate is $98,073 per year in the United States. 1.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Clinical Research Associate job openings in United States

slide 1 of 6
slide1 of 6
Clinical Research Associate
AstraZeneca4out of 5 stars.
Wilmington, DE
$112,154.40 - $168,231.60 a year
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Clinical Research Associate in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Bankfirst Financial Services
 
$391,000per year
View company
Excel Clinical Research
 
$260,000per year
View company
Viva Usa
 
$235,477per year
View company
Precision AQ
 
$216,200per year
View company
Cornell University
 
$212,500per year
View company
University of Illinois at Chic...
 
$200,000per year
View company

Highest paying cities for Clinical Research Associates near United States

  1. San Diego, CA
    $108,366 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $107,819 per year
  3. Durham, NC
    $106,289 per year
  4. Raleigh, NC
    $92,881 per year
  5. Morrisville, NC
    $92,115 per year

Where can a Clinical Research Associate earn more?

Compare salaries for Clinical Research Associates in different locations
vs

How much do similar professions as Clinical Research Associate get paid in United States?

Senior Clinical Research Associate

Job openings
Average $114,837 per year