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Clinical research scientist salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$154,483
Average $154,483
Low $98,234
High $242,939

The average salary for a clinical research scientist is $154,483 per year in the United States. 67 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 30, 2026).

Clinical Research Scientist job openings in United States

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Prin. Scientist, Clinical Rese...
Merck4.1out of 5 stars.
Boston, MA
$190,800 - $300,300 a year
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Clinical Research Scientist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
ICONMA, LLC.
 
$332,966per year
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Taiho Oncology
 
$226,408per year
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MERCOR
 
$201,760per year
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SRG
 
$187,200per year
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Intelliswift Software
 
$176,800per year
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Insmed Incorporated
 
$171,083per year
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Highest paying cities for Clinical Research Scientists near United States

  1. Princeton, NJ
    $186,645 per year
  2. Bridgewater, NJ
    $174,227 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $165,856 per year
  4. Somerset, NJ
    $159,174 per year
  5. San Francisco, CA
    $144,646 per year

Where can a Clinical Research Scientist earn more?

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