Clinical research associate salary in Boston, MA

The average salary for a Clinical Research Associate is $99,343 per year in Boston, MA. This figure is based on 36 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 22, 2026.

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Clinical Research Associate salaries in Boston, MA typically range between a low of $52,267 and a high of $188,819 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Clinical Research Associate in Boston, MA include Burlington, MA at $176,373 per year, Cambridge, MA at $160,504 per year, and Southborough, MA at $132,469 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Clinical Research Associate in Boston, MA include Global Technical Talent ($161,200 per year) and Astrix Technology Group ($150,800 per year).