Clinical Research Associate
Monitors clinical trial sites for compliance and quality.
Also known as:CRA
Compensation by seniority
Simulated
Median
$113k
Mean
$117k
10th–90th pct
$86k–$156k
Observations
106
Confidence: 31% · based on 106 simulated observations · last updated 7/27/2026
Historical trend & projection
Median total compensation at the typical seniority level for this role, 2021–2025, projected forward under three scenarios.
Simulated
Common skills
Clinical Trial Design
Core
Regulatory Affairs (FDA)
Core
Common certifications
Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) · 40% of postings
Education requirements
Share of postings that require or prefer each level — a signal of typical hiring bars, not a hard rule.
Bachelor's Degree
54% require · 29% prefer
Master's Degree
13% require · 28% prefer
No College
Explore education impact for related majors →13% require · 13% prefer
Common previous roles
Demand snapshot
Active openings (simulated)5,823
Posting growth-19%
Median days to fill21 days
SimulatedEmployed (US, simulated)29,875
Projected growth8.6%/yr
SimulatedRole characteristics
Remote-friendliness45%
Automation exposure25%
Sources & freshness
Compensation and demand figures on this page are simulated demo data, deterministically generated for this build of CareerAtlas — not verified real-world observations.
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