Salary for Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Jobs

Updated: 6 Feb 2012
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Salary$36,365 - $78,052  
   
Bonus$480.73 - $7,213  
Profit Sharing$2,035 - $4,861  
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Popular Employers

Salary Range
PRA International$45,495 - $83,809
Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD), Inc$52,000 - $61,048
Allergan, Inc.$45,781 - $61,379
Quintiles, Inc.$52,080 - $61,042
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Salary Range
Clinical Research$39,589 - $83,761
Pharmaceuticals$42,090 - $87,578
Medical Devices$41,279 - $85,488
Contract Research Organization$39,486 - $82,767
Healthcare$40,309 - $84,483

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Key Statistics for Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Jobs

Gender
Female
74%
female alumni
  
Male
26%
male alumni
Salary:$46,114 - $67,606 $42,184 - $64,821
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
8%
1-4 years
63%
5-9 years
20%
10-19 years
7%
20 years or more
2%
Top Degrees

Salary Range
Bachelor's Degree$36,674 - $77,932
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Biology$34,105 - $86,162
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Biology$34,169 - $76,933
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology$33,221 - $84,430
Master of Science (MS)$45,000 - $57,000
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 88% dental benefits Dental: 78%
vision benefits Vision: 59% employee benefits None: 11%

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Career Path for Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Jobs

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Common Future Jobs

Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

Salary Range

$33,937 - $81,040
payscale
Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)
$29,325 - $62,355
Research Assistant, Medical
$23,377 - $46,621
Registered Nurse (RN)
$39,830 - $80,477
 
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Common Future Jobs

Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

Salary Range

$33,937 - $81,040
payscale
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
$34,504 - $98,136
Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
$58,665 - $120,780
Project Manager, Pharmaceuticals
$49,297 - $131,659
 

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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.

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
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.
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.

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