The median Clinical Research Coordinator salary is $30.00 per hour, or $62,400 per year, based on 1,129 job postings across 76 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$30.00
Median hourly
$62,400
Annual salary
$24-$44
Pay range
76
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Clinical Research Coordinator earns $30.00/hr, with most posted roles landing between $24.50 and $37.00/hr.
Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +3.6% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: San Francisco, CALIFORNIA is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Baltimore, MARYLAND sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
+3.6%
Current median: $29.00/hr
Prior period: $28.00/hr
Job openings
+43.5%
343 recent postings
Previous period: 239 postings
Daily pay signal
$27.50/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Clinical Research Coordinator postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving up even though posting volume changed. Recent listings are showing a median of $29.00/hr, up from $28.00/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$23.50
$48,880/yr
Median
$30.00
$62,400/yr
Top earners
$43.50
$90,480/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $29.50/hr | 331 |
Mar 2026 | $28.00/hr | 251 |
Feb 2026 | $30.50/hr | 129 |
Jan 2026 | $28.00/hr | 178 |
Dec 2025 | $31.50/hr | 172 |
Nov 2025 | $31.50/hr | 68 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
8 postings · 4 companies
$23.50
$24-$24
Estimated from national data
~$29.80
—
28 postings · 11 companies
$31.50
$27-$33
Estimated from national data
~$33.13
—
278 postings · 56 companies
$37.00
$32-$45
17 postings · 7 companies
$31.50
$29-$32
5 postings · 2 companies
$42.00
$42-$42
Estimated from national data
~$32.30
—
Estimated from national data
~$30.71
—
28 postings · 25 companies
$27.25
$24-$32
Estimated from national data
~$34.54
—
Estimated from national data
~$30.08
—
Estimated from national data
~$26.66
—
41 postings · 15 companies
$30.00
$28-$33
Estimated from national data
~$32.74
—
Estimated from national data
~$29.41
—
Estimated from national data
~$31.78
—
5 postings · 3 companies
$30.00
$27-$33
Estimated from national data
~$30.45
—
Estimated from national data
~$30.57
—
30 postings · 8 companies
$23.50
$24-$26
204 postings · 15 companies
$24.50
$24-$25
Estimated from national data
~$27.25
—
6 postings · 4 companies
$28.50
$28-$30
Estimated from national data
~$31.34
—
Estimated from national data
~$29.09
—
Estimated from national data
~$27.07
—
Estimated from national data
~$27.61
—
Estimated from national data
~$26.54
—
Estimated from national data
~$28.98
—
8 postings · 3 companies
$37.00
$36-$38
Estimated from national data
~$33.23
—
76 postings · 21 companies
$28.00
$28-$29
8 postings · 6 companies
$26.00
$24-$34
Estimated from national data
~$28.30
—
13 postings · 2 companies
$25.00
$25-$26
Estimated from national data
~$27.91
—
7 postings · 4 companies
$32.50
$30-$33
18 postings · 9 companies
$26.50
$23-$31
Estimated from national data
~$25.99
—
5 postings · 4 companies
$36.00
$30-$39
5 postings · 3 companies
$35.50
$35-$36
Estimated from national data
~$33.42
—
18 postings · 11 companies
$25.75
$23-$30
5 postings · 4 companies
$26.00
$25-$32
Estimated from national data
~$34.51
—
9 postings · 6 companies
$30.00
$28-$33
36 postings · 8 companies
$39.00
$36-$44
Estimated from national data
~$28.07
—
Estimated from national data
~$26.61
—
Estimated from national data
~$30.65
—
Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Clinical Research Coordinator salaries.
San Francisco
California · 65 postings
$44.50/hr
Orange
California · 10 postings
$41.25/hr
Sacramento
California · 11 postings
$40.00/hr
San Diego
California · 22 postings
$39.75/hr
Seattle
Washington · 34 postings
$39.00/hr
Baltimore
Maryland · 20 postings
$23.50/hr
Boston
Massachusetts · 175 postings
$24.50/hr
Boston
Ma · 36 postings
$24.50/hr
Cincinnati
Ohio · 12 postings
$25.00/hr
New York
New York · 58 postings
$28.00/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Clinical Research Coordinator positions.
Ucla Health
15 postings
$47.00/hr
University Of California - San Francisco
64 postings
$44.50/hr
Uc San Diego Health
10 postings
$44.50/hr
Upmc
5 postings
$44.00/hr
Uc Irvine Health
14 postings
$43.50/hr
Herc Rentals
5 postings
$23.00/hr
Mass General Brigham
49 postings
$23.50/hr
No-resistance Consulting Group
11 postings
$23.50/hr
Beth Israel Lahey Health
46 postings
$23.50/hr
Johns Hopkins University
23 postings
$23.50/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Research Coordinator | 288 | $26.50/hr |
| Clinical Research Coordinator I | 97 | $24.50/hr |
| Clinical Research Coordinator Ii | 66 | $32.50/hr |
| Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator | 30 | $36.25/hr |
| Clinical Research Coordinator Associate | 18 | $37.00/hr |
| Senior Clinical Research Coordinator | 14 | $40.75/hr |
| Clinical Research Coordinator 1 | 12 | $25.00/hr |
| Research Coordinator | 12 | $30.50/hr |
| Clinical Research Coordinator-psychiatry | 7 | $29.00/hr |
| Clinical Research Coordinator-dr. Corcoran Language Lab | 6 | $29.00/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Clinical Research Coordinator salaries.
FAQ
The median Clinical Research Coordinator salary is $30.00 per hour, or $62,400 annually. Pay ranges from $23.50/hr (10th percentile) to $43.50/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 1,129 job postings, the highest paying states for Clinical Research Coordinators include Connecticut, Washington, California. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 1,129 Clinical Research Coordinator job postings across 76 states, from 266 different healthcare employers.
Clinical Research Coordinator pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Clinical Research Coordinator pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 3.6%.
Clinical Research Coordinator pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $7.00 to $13.50 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like San Francisco offer $44.50/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $23.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Clinical Research Coordinators typically earn around $23.50 to $24.50 per hour ($48,880 to $50,960 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $30.00/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 1,129 active postings with listed compensation for Clinical Research Coordinator. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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