Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Salary

Updated: 31 May 2012
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Salary$37,916 - $79,604  
   
Bonus$0.00 - $6,434  
Profit Sharing$1,455 - $5,192  
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$35,490 - $82,836  
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Popular Employers

Salary Range

PRA International$45,958 - $88,092
Allergan, Inc.$45,781 - $61,379
Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD), Inc$53,926 - $59,911
Icon Clinical Research Inc$53,926 - $73,500
St. Jude Children's Research HospitalNot enough data
Popular Industries

Salary Range

Clinical Research$41,605 - $85,719
Pharmaceuticals$44,664 - $89,880
Medical Devices$43,867 - $87,942
Contract Research Organization$41,663 - $84,819
Healthcare$42,413 - $86,273

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Key Statistics for Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Salaries and Jobs

Gender
Female
75%
female alumni
 
Male
25%
male alumni
Salary:$45,344 - $66,924 $42,115 - $64,633
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
7%
1-4 years
61%
5-9 years
23%
10-19 years
7%
20 years or more
2%
Top Degrees

Salary Range

Bachelor's Degree$37,551 - $77,636
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Biology$33,935 - $70,729
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology$33,221 - $84,430
Doctorate (PhD)$44,219 - $61,042
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Biology$43,000 - $60,354
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 89% dental benefits Dental: 77%
vision benefits Vision: 57% employee benefits None: 10%

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Career Path for Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Jobs

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Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

Salary Range

$35,490 - $82,836
payscale
Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)
$29,547 - $61,287
Research Assistant, Medical
$23,864 - $45,794
Registered Nurse (RN)
$40,257 - $78,770
 
Common Future Jobs

Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

Salary Range

$35,490 - $82,836
payscale
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
$34,890 - $96,835
Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
$59,700 - $117,689
Clinical Trial Manager
$56,787 - $125,364
 

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Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Job Description

People with the job title Clinical Research Associate (CRA) typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation or other research, production, technical writing, or related activities.
Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.

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