How much does a Clinical Research Associate make in Atlanta, GA? The average Clinical Research Associate salary in Atlanta, GA is $79,166 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $69,170 and $90,374. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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- 3 days ago
University Hospitals - CLEVELAND , OH
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ASRC Federal - COLORADO SPRINGS , CO
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- 1 day ago
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- 1 day ago
Requisition Id 14799 Overview: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will support the Chemical and Isotopic Mass Spectrometry Group in the Chemic
- 2 days ago
Requisition Id 14757 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Clinical Research Associate in Atlanta, GA. The base salary for Clinical Research Associate ranges from $69,170 to $90,374 with the average base salary of $79,166. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,273 to $90,817 with the average total cash compensation of $79,273.

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