ScienceUpdated Q1 2025

Clinical Research Coordinator Salary
in Tucson, AZ

Manage clinical trials ensuring protocols are followed and data is collected accurately. Median salary in Tucson: $57K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$57K
per year
Take-home: $39K

Salary range in Tucson

Entry level (25th)$44,000
Median (50th)$57,000
Senior (75th)$74,000
Top earner (90th)$94,000

Source: BLS OES 2026, H-1B DOL Disclosures Q1 2026. Figures represent annual base salary in Tucson, Arizona.

Key facts for Tucson

Median salary
$57K
annual
Take-home pay
$39K
after fed/state tax
COL index
90
100 = US avg
State income tax
2.5%
annual
Avg 1BR rent
$1,150
per month
YoY growth
+5.5%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Tucson Clinical Research Coordinator to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $57K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast — Tucson

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Clinical Research Coordinator salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED →$48K$52K$56K$60K$64K201920212023202520272029
2026
$58K
projected
2027
$60K
projected
2028
$61K
projected
2029
$63K
projected
2030
$64K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$57,000+$0
2028 projected$57,000+$0
2029 projected$57,000+$0
2030 projected$57,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Clinical Research Coordinator Salary in Tucson, Arizona: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Clinical Research Coordinator salary in Tucson, AZ is $57,000 per year as of Q1 2025. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Tucson–AZ metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Clinical Research Coordinator in Tucson

Entry-level Clinical Research Coordinators in Tucson with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $44,000 and $57,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $57,000 to $74,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $74,000 to $94,000 or more.

Cost of living in Tucson for Clinical Research Coordinators

Tucson has a cost of living index of 90 compared to the US national average of 100. This means your salary goes approximately 10% further in Tucson than the national average. Arizona has a 2.5% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Clinical Research Coordinator

Bachelor's in Life Sciences; ACRP or SOCRA certification. 20% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Clinical Research Coordinator salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Tucson (current)$57K90
Phoenix100
Mesa98
Chandler105
Scottsdale118
Glendale95