Salary Clinical Research Associate

Our data for salaries for clinical research associate has been updated the last time on 03-02-2022. On 03-02-2022 the average salary for a clinical research associate was $ 7,206. The data on Jobsking.com has been composed by data analysts from millions of vacancies combined with own data.

The highest measured yearly salaries for clinical research associate are $ 95,000 and the lowest are $ 78,000. The most common salaries for clinical research associate are between $ 85,000 (25%) and $ 88,000 (75%) per year.

Converted to a monthly salary, this is a maximum of $ 7,916 and a minimum of $ 6,458 with the most common monthly salaries for clinical research associate between $ 7,083 and $ 7,292 per month or $ 40 and $ 42 per hour.

 
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Highest salary for clinical research associate in regions and cities

We see a large discrepancy in the salaries for clinical research associate based on regions and cities. Below the salaries for clinical research associate are compared:

New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

New South Wales – average salary $ 7,324

The top cities for clinical research associate salaries in New South Wales are:

  1. Remote In New Southles $ 10,802 per month.
  2. Tennant Creek $ 10,524 per month.
  3. Lightning Ridge $ 10,381 per month.
  4. Wanganella $ 10,165 per month.
  5. Lucas Heights $ 9,374 per month.
  6. Wollstonecraft $ 9,332 per month.
  7. Beverley Park $ 8,887 per month.
  8. Newcastle $ 7,083 per month.
  9. Sydney $ 7,083 per month.
  10. Perth $ 6,458 per month.

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Northern Territory – average salary $ 6,341

The top cities for clinical research associate salaries in Northern Territory are:

  1. East Arnhem Shire $ 8,112 per month.
  2. Yirrkala $ 7,502 per month.
  3. Perth $ 7,199 per month.
  4. Nhulunbuy $ 6,902 per month.
  5. Amoonguna $ 6,835 per month.
  6. Casuarina $ 6,496 per month.
  7. Stuart Park $ 6,123 per month.
  8. Palmerston $ 5,074 per month.
  9. Fannie Bay $ 4,721 per month.
  10. Tiwi $ 4,446 per month.

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Queensland – average salary $ 8,168

The top cities for clinical research associate salaries in Queensland are:

  1. Kuraby $ 9,365 per month.
  2. Miles $ 8,408 per month.
  3. Barcaldine $ 8,331 per month.
  4. Woody Point $ 8,168 per month.
  5. Gin Gin $ 8,165 per month.
  6. Bribie Island $ 8,003 per month.
  7. Peregian Springs $ 7,918 per month.
  8. Thornlands $ 7,802 per month.
  9. Peregian Beach $ 7,791 per month.
  10. Hookswood $ 7,725 per month.

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South Australia – average salary $ 8,628

The top cities for clinical research associate salaries in South Australia are:

  1. Angle Park $ 12,736 per month.
  2. Hackney $ 9,133 per month.
  3. Campbelltown $ 8,849 per month.
  4. Monash $ 8,313 per month.
  5. Salisbury East $ 8,296 per month.
  6. Kimba $ 8,286 per month.
  7. Bruce $ 8,193 per month.
  8. Solomontown $ 8,077 per month.
  9. Yorketown $ 7,937 per month.
  10. Adelaide Cbd $ 6,458 per month.

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Tasmania – average salary $ 7,262

The top cities for clinical research associate salaries in Tasmania are:

  1. Risdon $ 8,525 per month.
  2. Strahan $ 8,237 per month.
  3. New Town $ 7,221 per month.
  4. Port Arthur $ 7,151 per month.
  5. Queenstown $ 7,110 per month.
  6. Beaconsfield $ 7,099 per month.
  7. Flinders Island $ 7,028 per month.
  8. St Marys $ 7,028 per month.
  9. National Park $ 6,646 per month.
  10. Detention River $ 6,581 per month.

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Victoria – average salary $ 8,464

The top cities for clinical research associate salaries in Victoria are:

  1. Beaufort $ 9,214 per month.
  2. City Of Boroondara $ 8,751 per month.
  3. Fulham $ 8,664 per month.
  4. Thompson $ 8,600 per month.
  5. Corryong $ 8,487 per month.
  6. Malvern East $ 8,238 per month.
  7. Barkly $ 8,238 per month.
  8. Deepdene $ 8,238 per month.
  9. Aspendale Gardens $ 8,148 per month.
  10. Fingal $ 8,060 per month.

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Western Australia – average salary $ 9,570

The top cities for clinical research associate salaries in Western Australia are:

  1. Bateman $ 13,823 per month.
  2. West Kalgoorlie $ 13,616 per month.
  3. Koolyanobbing $ 11,752 per month.
  4. Port Kennedy $ 8,556 per month.
  5. Fitzroy Crossing $ 8,393 per month.
  6. Padbury $ 8,337 per month.
  7. Munster $ 8,266 per month.
  8. Denmark $ 8,255 per month.
  9. Williams $ 8,246 per month.
  10. Perth $ 6,458 per month.

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Salary clinical research associate per year, month and hour

If you prefer to look at the salaries for clinical research associate based on year salaries or per hour, then you can compare those in the following chart with the monthly salaries and broken down by region.

Region Yearly salary Monthly salary Hourly salary
New South Wales $ 88,000 $ 7,324 $ 42.26
Northern Territory $ 76,000 $ 6,341 $ 36.59
Queensland $ 98,000 $ 8,168 $ 47.12
South Australia $ 104,000 $ 8,628 $ 49.78
Tasmania $ 87,000 $ 7,262 $ 41.9
Victoria $ 102,000 $ 8,464 $ 48.83
Western Australia $ 115,000 $ 9,570 $ 55.22

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More salaries for professions such as clinical research associate

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Job Title Yearly Salary Monthly Salary Weekly Salary Hourly Salary
Clinical Research Assistant $ 63,000 $ 5,232 $ 1,207 $ 30.19
Clinical Research Associate II $ 96,000 $ 8,025 $ 1,852 $ 46.3
Research Associate $ 94,000 $ 7,814 $ 1,803 $ 45.08
Clinical Research Coordinator $ 77,000 $ 6,441 $ 1,486 $ 37.16
Clinical Research Nurse $ 86,000 $ 7,195 $ 1,660 $ 41.51
Postdoctoral Research Associate $ 96,000 $ 7,991 $ 1,844 $ 46.11
Clinical Scientist $ 69,000 $ 5,740 $ 1,324 $ 33.12
Clinical Consultant $ 81,000 $ 6,732 $ 1,553 $ 38.84
Clinical Assistant $ 50,000 $ 4,128 $ 952 $ 23.82
Clinical Director $ 269,000 $ 22,455 $ 5,182 $ 129.55
Research Assistant $ 77,000 $ 6,376 $ 1,471 $ 36.79
Associate Research Fellow $ 83,000 $ 6,932 $ 1,599 $ 39.99
Clinical Dean $ 133,000 $ 11,066 $ 2,553 $ 63.84
Senior Clinical Psychologist $ 103,000 $ 8,561 $ 1,975 $ 49.39
Clinical Psychologist $ 88,000 $ 7,326 $ 1,690 $ 42.27
Clinical Trials Coordinator $ 79,000 $ 6,579 $ 1,518 $ 37.96
Research Specialist $ 89,000 $ 7,432 $ 1,715 $ 42.88
Clinical Liaison $ 103,000 $ 8,595 $ 1,983 $ 49.59
Clinical Coordinator $ 95,000 $ 7,896 $ 1,822 $ 45.56
Clinical Educator $ 89,000 $ 7,394 $ 1,706 $ 42.66
Clinical Supervisor $ 83,000 $ 6,875 $ 1,586 $ 39.67
Research Nurse $ 87,000 $ 7,270 $ 1,677 $ 41.95
Clinical Care Specialist $ 132,000 $ 11,041 $ 2,548 $ 63.7
Clinical Lead $ 105,000 $ 8,729 $ 2,014 $ 50.36
Clinical Manager $ 103,000 $ 8,550 $ 1,973 $ 49.33
Clinical Care Coordinator $ 67,000 $ 5,599 $ 1,292 $ 32.31
Senior Clinical Pharmacist $ 101,000 $ 8,420 $ 1,943 $ 48.58
Director of Clinical Services $ 144,000 $ 12,004 $ 2,770 $ 69.26
Senior Clinical Trial Coordinator $ 89,000 $ 7,440 $ 1,717 $ 42.93
Clinical Trial Coordinator $ 86,000 $ 7,156 $ 1,651 $ 41.29
Clinical Nurse Consultant $ 99,000 $ 8,252 $ 1,904 $ 47.61
Research Technician $ 74,000 $ 6,134 $ 1,415 $ 35.39
Research Administrator $ 71,000 $ 5,934 $ 1,369 $ 34.24
Clinical Care Manager $ 105,000 $ 8,716 $ 2,011 $ 50.29
Clinical Nurse Specialist $ 80,000 $ 6,653 $ 1,535 $ 38.38
Postdoctoral Research Fellow $ 96,000 $ 7,983 $ 1,842 $ 46.06
Research Coordinator $ 83,000 $ 6,911 $ 1,595 $ 39.88
Clinical Practicum Manager $ 114,000 $ 9,541 $ 2,201 $ 55.05
Research Scientist $ 95,000 $ 7,925 $ 1,828 $ 45.72
Clinical Project Manager $ 107,000 $ 8,935 $ 2,061 $ 51.55
Clinical Support Officer $ 63,000 $ 5,247 $ 1,210 $ 30.27
Research Manager $ 105,000 $ 8,774 $ 2,024 $ 50.62
Clinical Case Manager $ 71,000 $ 5,939 $ 1,370 $ 34.27
Clinical Facilitator $ 50,000 $ 4,140 $ 955 $ 23.89
Research Officer $ 87,000 $ 7,267 $ 1,677 $ 41.93
Research Fellow $ 101,000 $ 8,442 $ 1,948 $ 48.71
Clinical Pharmacist $ 90,000 $ 7,501 $ 1,731 $ 43.28
Clinical Support Nurse $ 100,000 $ 8,349 $ 1,926 $ 48.17
Clinical Nurse $ 71,000 $ 5,912 $ 1,364 $ 34.11
Clinical Services Manager $ 112,000 $ 9,355 $ 2,158 $ 53.97
Casual Research Assistant $ 82,000 $ 6,848 $ 1,580 $ 39.51
Research Engineer $ 92,000 $ 7,701 $ 1,777 $ 44.43
Clinical Nurse Manager $ 103,000 $ 8,615 $ 1,988 $ 49.7
Clinical Dietitian $ 71,000 $ 5,914 $ 1,364 $ 34.12
Clinical Nurse Educator $ 75,000 $ 6,230 $ 1,437 $ 35.95
Research & Insights Officer $ 90,000 $ 7,521 $ 1,735 $ 43.39
Research Support Officer $ 72,000 $ 5,978 $ 1,379 $ 34.49
Research Program Manager $ 109,000 $ 9,071 $ 2,093 $ 52.33
Research Administration Officer $ 74,000 $ 6,153 $ 1,420 $ 35.5
Research Strategy Officer $ 77,000 $ 6,444 $ 1,487 $ 37.18
Clinical Operations Manager $ 122,000 $ 10,154 $ 2,343 $ 58.59
Senior Research Fellow $ 134,000 $ 11,169 $ 2,577 $ 64.44
Clinical Team Leader $ 123,000 $ 10,228 $ 2,360 $ 59.01
Senior Research Officer $ 101,000 $ 8,448 $ 1,949 $ 48.74
Research Analyst $ 98,000 $ 8,195 $ 1,891 $ 47.28
Manager Research Governance $ 120,000 $ 9,958 $ 2,298 $ 57.46
Senior Research Analyst $ 141,000 $ 11,722 $ 2,705 $ 67.63
Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 $ 86,000 $ 7,163 $ 1,653 $ 41.33
Business Development Associate $ 79,000 $ 6,568 $ 1,515 $ 37.9
Research Contracts Officer $ 101,000 $ 8,431 $ 1,945 $ 48.64
Associate Professor $ 160,000 $ 13,305 $ 3,070 $ 76.76
Clinical Physiotherapist $ 81,000 $ 6,770 $ 1,562 $ 39.06
Associate Consultant $ 80,000 $ 6,682 $ 1,542 $ 38.55
Clinical Midwife $ 56,000 $ 4,681 $ 1,080 $ 27.01
Clinical Midwife Educator $ 88,000 $ 7,310 $ 1,687 $ 42.18

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