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Clinical Research Coordinator Salary
by City (2026)

Manage clinical trials ensuring protocols are followed and data is collected accurately. National median: $62K/year. See how your city compares.

National median

$62K

Top 10% earn

$102K

Entry level

$48K

Salary growth

+5.5%/yr

Clinical Research Coordinator salary by city

Sorted by median salary

City	Entry	Median	Senior	COL	Tax
San Francisco, CA	$70K	$90K	$116K	224	9.3%
San Jose, CA	$68K	$88K	$114K	210	9.3%
Oakland, CA	$65K	$84K	$108K	185	9.3%
New York City, NY	$65K	$84K	$109K	187	6.85%
Boston, MA	$65K	$84K	$108K	162	5%
Cambridge, MA	$65K	$84K	$108K	185	5%
Pearl City, HI	$65K	$84K	$108K	185	11%
Washington, DC	$63K	$82K	$106K	152	8.5%
Bellevue, WA	$63K	$81K	$105K	175	None ✓
Irvine, CA	$62K	$80K	$104K	172	9.3%
San Diego, CA	$61K	$79K	$102K	148	9.3%
Los Angeles, CA	$60K	$78K	$100K	163	9.3%
Yonkers, NY	$61K	$78K	$101K	165	6.85%
Seattle, WA	$60K	$78K	$100K	150	None ✓
Kirkland, WA	$60K	$78K	$100K	162	None ✓
Arlington, VA	$60K	$78K	$100K	148	5.75%
Jersey City, NJ	$60K	$78K	$100K	162	10.75%
Bethesda, MD	$61K	$78K	$101K	165	5.75%
Stamford, CT	$59K	$77K	$99K	158	6.99%
Newark, NJ	$59K	$76K	$98K	155	10.75%
Hilo, HI	$59K	$76K	$98K	155	11%
Santa Ana, CA	$58K	$75K	$96K	150	9.3%
Anaheim, CA	$57K	$74K	$96K	148	9.3%
Rockville, MD	$57K	$74K	$96K	148	5.75%
Sacramento, CA	$57K	$73K	$94K	128	9.3%
Long Beach, CA	$57K	$73K	$94K	155	9.3%
Worcester, MA	$57K	$73K	$94K	120	5%
Alexandria, VA	$57K	$73K	$95K	145	5.75%
Philadelphia, PA	$57K	$73K	$94K	110	3.07%
Baltimore, MD	$57K	$73K	$94K	115	5.75%
Elizabeth, NJ	$57K	$73K	$95K	145	10.75%
Chula Vista, CA	$55K	$72K	$92K	138	9.3%
Paterson, NJ	$56K	$72K	$93K	140	10.75%
Edison, NJ	$55K	$72K	$92K	138	10.75%
Fairbanks, AK	$55K	$72K	$92K	138	None ✓
Durham, NC	$55K	$71K	$92K	100	4.75%
Denver, CO	$54K	$69K	$90K	118	4.55%
Portland, OR	$54K	$69K	$90K	130	9.9%
Honolulu, HI	$54K	$69K	$90K	192	11%
Anchorage, AK	$54K	$69K	$90K	128	None ✓
Austin, TX	$53K	$68K	$88K	110	None ✓
Chicago, IL	$53K	$68K	$88K	107	4.95%
Raleigh, NC	$53K	$68K	$88K	102	4.75%
New Haven, CT	$52K	$68K	$87K	122	6.99%
Hartford, CT	$53K	$68K	$88K	118	6.99%
Frisco, TX	$52K	$67K	$86K	118	None ✓
Riverside, CA	$52K	$67K	$86K	118	9.3%
Naperville, IL	$52K	$67K	$86K	118	4.95%
Tacoma, WA	$52K	$67K	$86K	128	None ✓
Vancouver, WA	$52K	$67K	$86K	118	None ✓
Lowell, MA	$52K	$67K	$86K	118	5%
Pittsburgh, PA	$52K	$67K	$86K	90	3.07%
Minneapolis, MN	$52K	$67K	$86K	106	6.8%
Gresham, OR	$52K	$67K	$86K	118	9.9%
Huntsville, AL	$52K	$67K	$86K	88	5%
Bridgeport, CT	$52K	$67K	$86K	118	6.99%
Manchester, NH	$52K	$67K	$86K	118	None ✓
Nashua, NH	$52K	$67K	$86K	120	None ✓
Burlington, VT	$52K	$67K	$86K	118	6.6%
Providence, RI	$52K	$67K	$86K	118	5.99%
Hialeah, FL	$51K	$66K	$85K	115	None ✓
Hollywood, FL	$51K	$66K	$85K	115	None ✓
Lakewood, CO	$51K	$66K	$85K	115	4.55%
Ann Arbor, MI	$51K	$66K	$85K	115	4.25%
Frederick, MD	$51K	$66K	$85K	115	5.75%
Portland, ME	$51K	$66K	$85K	115	7.15%
Concord, NH	$51K	$66K	$85K	115	None ✓
Warwick, RI	$51K	$66K	$85K	115	5.99%
Houston, TX	$50K	$65K	$84K	91	None ✓
Dallas, TX	$50K	$65K	$84K	96	None ✓
Plano, TX	$50K	$65K	$84K	105	None ✓
Miami, FL	$50K	$65K	$84K	123	None ✓
Pembroke Pines, FL	$50K	$65K	$84K	112	None ✓
Scottsdale, AZ	$50K	$65K	$84K	118	2.5%
Aurora, CO	$50K	$65K	$84K	112	4.55%
Fort Collins, CO	$50K	$65K	$84K	112	4.55%
Atlanta, GA	$50K	$65K	$84K	99	5.75%
Cary, NC	$50K	$65K	$84K	112	4.75%
Madison, WI	$50K	$65K	$84K	102	5.3%
St. Paul, MN	$50K	$65K	$84K	104	6.8%
Salt Lake City, UT	$50K	$65K	$84K	105	4.85%
Round Rock, TX	$49K	$64K	$82K	108	None ✓
Gilbert, AZ	$49K	$64K	$82K	108	2.5%
Tempe, AZ	$49K	$64K	$82K	108	2.5%
Thornton, CO	$49K	$64K	$82K	108	4.55%
Eugene, OR	$50K	$64K	$83K	110	9.9%
Boise, ID	$49K	$64K	$82K	108	5.8%
Wilmington, DE	$49K	$64K	$82K	108	6.6%
McKinney, TX	$49K	$63K	$82K	108	None ✓
Stockton, CA	$49K	$63K	$82K	105	9.3%
Chandler, AZ	$49K	$63K	$82K	105	2.5%
Springfield, MA	$49K	$63K	$82K	105	5%
Salem, OR	$49K	$63K	$82K	105	9.9%
Henderson, NV	$49K	$63K	$82K	105	None ✓
Provo, UT	$49K	$63K	$82K	100	4.85%
Meridian, ID	$49K	$63K	$82K	105	5.8%
Fort Worth, TX	$48K	$62K	$80K	93	None ✓
Irving, TX	$48K	$62K	$80K	97	None ✓
Denton, TX	$48K	$62K	$80K	100	None ✓
Carrollton, TX	$48K	$62K	$81K	102	None ✓
San Bernardino, CA	$48K	$62K	$80K	100	9.3%
Tampa, FL	$48K	$62K	$80K	102	None ✓
Cape Coral, FL	$48K	$62K	$80K	100	None ✓
Fort Lauderdale, FL	$48K	$62K	$80K	118	None ✓
Phoenix, AZ	$48K	$62K	$80K	100	2.5%
Peoria, AZ	$48K	$62K	$80K	100	2.5%
Charlotte, NC	$48K	$62K	$80K	100	4.75%
Virginia Beach, VA	$48K	$62K	$80K	98	5.75%
Nashville, TN	$48K	$62K	$80K	102	None ✓
Rochester, MN	$48K	$62K	$80K	100	6.8%
West Jordan, UT	$48K	$62K	$80K	100	4.85%
Overland Park, KS	$48K	$62K	$80K	100	5.7%
Missoula, MT	$48K	$62K	$81K	102	6.75%
Dover, DE	$48K	$62K	$80K	100	6.6%
Arlington, TX	$47K	$61K	$78K	94	None ✓
Garland, TX	$47K	$61K	$78K	91	None ✓
Bakersfield, CA	$47K	$61K	$78K	95	9.3%
Albany, NY	$48K	$61K	$79K	98	6.85%
Orlando, FL	$47K	$61K	$78K	100	None ✓
Port St. Lucie, FL	$48K	$61K	$79K	98	None ✓
Aurora, IL	$47K	$61K	$78K	95	4.95%
Glendale, AZ	$47K	$61K	$78K	95	2.5%
Colorado Springs, CO	$47K	$61K	$78K	102	4.55%
Norfolk, VA	$47K	$61K	$78K	95	5.75%
Chesapeake, VA	$48K	$61K	$79K	98	5.75%
Richmond, VA	$47K	$61K	$78K	98	5.75%
Newport News, VA	$47K	$61K	$78K	95	5.75%
Columbus, OH	$47K	$61K	$78K	90	3.99%
Allentown, PA	$47K	$61K	$78K	95	3.07%
Reno, NV	$47K	$61K	$78K	108	None ✓
North Las Vegas, NV	$48K	$61K	$79K	98	None ✓
West Valley City, UT	$48K	$61K	$79K	98	4.85%
Orem, UT	$48K	$61K	$79K	98	4.85%
North Charleston, SC	$47K	$61K	$78K	95	6.5%
Nampa, ID	$48K	$61K	$79K	98	5.8%
Billings, MT	$48K	$61K	$79K	98	6.75%
Lewiston, ME	$48K	$61K	$79K	98	7.15%
Midland, TX	$46K	$60K	$77K	92	None ✓
St. Petersburg, FL	$46K	$60K	$77K	105	None ✓
Mesa, AZ	$46K	$60K	$77K	98	2.5%
Athens, GA	$46K	$60K	$77K	92	5.75%
St. Louis, MO	$46K	$60K	$77K	86	5.3%
Milwaukee, WI	$46K	$60K	$77K	90	5.3%
Duluth, MN	$46K	$60K	$77K	92	6.8%
Charleston, SC	$46K	$60K	$77K	105	6.5%
Greenville, SC	$46K	$60K	$77K	92	6.5%
Cheyenne, WY	$46K	$60K	$77K	92	None ✓
San Antonio, TX	$46K	$59K	$76K	87	None ✓
Grand Prairie, TX	$46K	$59K	$77K	90	None ✓
Pasadena, TX	$46K	$59K	$76K	88	None ✓
Mesquite, TX	$46K	$59K	$76K	88	None ✓
Fresno, CA	$46K	$59K	$76K	102	9.3%
Rochester, NY	$46K	$59K	$76K	90	6.85%
Syracuse, NY	$46K	$59K	$76K	88	6.85%
Jacksonville, FL	$46K	$59K	$76K	93	None ✓
Tallahassee, FL	$46K	$59K	$77K	90	None ✓
Gainesville, FL	$46K	$59K	$76K	88	None ✓
Joliet, IL	$46K	$59K	$77K	90	4.95%
Greensboro, NC	$46K	$59K	$76K	88	4.75%
Chattanooga, TN	$46K	$59K	$76K	88	None ✓
Cincinnati, OH	$46K	$59K	$76K	88	3.99%
Detroit, MI	$46K	$59K	$76K	82	4.25%
Sterling Heights, MI	$46K	$59K	$77K	90	4.25%
Kansas City, MO	$46K	$59K	$76K	90	5.3%
Indianapolis, IN	$46K	$59K	$76K	88	3.23%
Green Bay, WI	$46K	$59K	$76K	88	5.3%
Kenosha, WI	$46K	$59K	$77K	90	5.3%
Las Vegas, NV	$46K	$59K	$76K	102	None ✓
Lexington, KY	$46K	$59K	$76K	88	5%
Albuquerque, NM	$46K	$59K	$76K	88	5.9%
Great Falls, MT	$46K	$59K	$76K	88	6.75%
Casper, WY	$46K	$59K	$76K	88	None ✓
Fargo, ND	$46K	$59K	$77K	90	2.5%
Bismarck, ND	$46K	$59K	$76K	88	2.5%
Sioux Falls, SD	$46K	$59K	$76K	88	None ✓
Rapid City, SD	$46K	$59K	$76K	88	None ✓
Beaumont, TX	$45K	$58K	$75K	85	None ✓
Odessa, TX	$45K	$58K	$75K	85	None ✓
Tyler, TX	$45K	$58K	$75K	85	None ✓
Winston-Salem, NC	$45K	$58K	$75K	85	4.75%
Warren, MI	$45K	$58K	$75K	85	4.25%
Lansing, MI	$45K	$58K	$75K	85	4.25%
Independence, MO	$45K	$58K	$75K	85	5.3%
Lafayette, LA	$45K	$58K	$75K	85	6%
Cedar Rapids, IA	$45K	$58K	$75K	85	4.82%
Kansas City, KS	$45K	$58K	$75K	85	5.7%
Lincoln, NE	$45K	$58K	$75K	85	5.84%
Rio Rancho, NM	$45K	$58K	$75K	85	5.9%
Fayetteville, AR	$45K	$58K	$75K	85	4.9%
Amarillo, TX	$44K	$57K	$74K	82	None ✓
Killeen, TX	$44K	$57K	$73K	80	None ✓
Waco, TX	$44K	$57K	$74K	82	None ✓
Buffalo, NY	$44K	$57K	$74K	88	6.85%
Rockford, IL	$44K	$57K	$73K	80	4.95%
Spokane, WA	$44K	$57K	$74K	95	None ✓
Tucson, AZ	$44K	$57K	$74K	90	2.5%
Pueblo, CO	$44K	$57K	$74K	82	4.55%
Columbus, GA	$44K	$57K	$74K	82	5.75%
Augusta, GA	$44K	$57K	$74K	82	5.75%
Macon, GA	$44K	$57K	$73K	80	5.75%
Fayetteville, NC	$44K	$57K	$74K	82	4.75%
Knoxville, TN	$44K	$57K	$74K	85	None ✓
Clarksville, TN	$44K	$57K	$74K	82	None ✓
Cleveland, OH	$44K	$57K	$74K	82	3.99%
Akron, OH	$44K	$57K	$73K	80	3.99%
Dayton, OH	$44K	$57K	$73K	80	3.99%
Erie, PA	$44K	$57K	$73K	80	3.07%
Springfield, MO	$44K	$57K	$73K	80	5.3%
Fort Wayne, IN	$44K	$57K	$73K	80	3.23%
South Bend, IN	$44K	$57K	$74K	82	3.23%
Louisville, KY	$44K	$57K	$74K	85	5%
Bowling Green, KY	$44K	$57K	$73K	80	5%
Montgomery, AL	$44K	$57K	$73K	80	5%
Mobile, AL	$44K	$57K	$74K	82	5%
Norman, OK	$44K	$57K	$73K	80	4.75%
Broken Arrow, OK	$44K	$57K	$74K	82	4.75%
New Orleans, LA	$44K	$57K	$74K	92	6%
Baton Rouge, LA	$44K	$57K	$74K	88	6%
Davenport, IA	$44K	$57K	$74K	82	4.82%
Las Cruces, NM	$44K	$57K	$73K	80	5.9%
Gulfport, MS	$44K	$57K	$73K	80	5%
Brownsville, TX	$43K	$56K	$72K	75	None ✓
Abilene, TX	$44K	$56K	$73K	78	None ✓
Toledo, OH	$44K	$56K	$73K	78	3.99%
Grand Rapids, MI	$43K	$56K	$72K	90	4.25%
Evansville, IN	$44K	$56K	$73K	78	3.23%
Birmingham, AL	$43K	$56K	$72K	82	5%
Columbia, SC	$43K	$56K	$72K	88	6.5%
Oklahoma City, OK	$43K	$56K	$72K	82	4.75%
Shreveport, LA	$44K	$56K	$73K	78	6%
Des Moines, IA	$43K	$56K	$72K	88	4.82%
Omaha, NE	$43K	$56K	$72K	88	5.84%
Jackson, MS	$44K	$56K	$73K	78	5%
Fort Smith, AR	$43K	$56K	$72K	75	4.9%
Charleston, WV	$44K	$56K	$73K	78	6.5%
Huntington, WV	$43K	$56K	$72K	75	6.5%
Corpus Christi, TX	$42K	$55K	$70K	84	None ✓
Savannah, GA	$42K	$55K	$70K	92	5.75%
Memphis, TN	$42K	$55K	$70K	82	None ✓
Tulsa, OK	$42K	$55K	$70K	80	4.75%
Wichita, KS	$42K	$55K	$70K	82	5.7%
El Paso, TX	$41K	$53K	$68K	82	None ✓
Little Rock, AR	$41K	$53K	$68K	82	4.9%
Lubbock, TX	$39K	$51K	$66K	78	None ✓
Laredo, TX	$37K	$48K	$62K	76	None ✓

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Clinical Research Coordinator Salary Guide (2026)

The national median salary for a Clinical Research Coordinator is $62,000 per year. Entry-level positions typically start at $48,000, while experienced professionals in the top 25% earn $80,000 or more. The highest-paid 10% of Clinical Research Coordinators nationally earn $102,000+.

Education and requirements

Bachelor's in Life Sciences; ACRP or SOCRA certification. This role is 20% remote-eligible nationally, which significantly expands the geographic job market for workers in lower cost-of-living cities.

Salary growth outlook

Clinical Research Coordinator compensation is growing at 5.5% annually, well above the national average wage growth rate. Demand for qualified Clinical Research Coordinators significantly outpaces supply in most major metros.

Clinical Research Coordinator salary FAQ

How much does a Clinical Research Coordinator make?

The median Clinical Research Coordinator salary in the US is $62,000 per year — about $30/hour. Most earn between $48,000 (25th percentile) and $80,000 (75th percentile).

What is the starting salary for a Clinical Research Coordinator?

Entry-level Clinical Research Coordinator positions typically start around $48,000 per year. Pay rises with experience, specialization, and location.

How much do the highest-paid Clinical Research Coordinators earn?

The top 10% of Clinical Research Coordinators earn $102,000 or more per year — usually senior, lead, or specialized professionals in high-cost or high-demand markets.

Which city pays Clinical Research Coordinators the most?

San Francisco has the highest median Clinical Research Coordinator salary at $90K among the cities we track. But high-cost metros like San Francisco and New York often have lower real purchasing power once cost of living and taxes are factored in.

Are Clinical Research Coordinator salaries going up?

Yes — Clinical Research Coordinator pay is growing about 5.5% year over year, above the US average wage-growth rate.

Clinical Research Coordinator Salaryby City (2026)