Clinical Research Data Coordinator Salary in the United States

How much does a Clinical Research Data Coordinator make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Clinical Research Data Coordinator in the United States is $72,124 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, a Clinical Research Data Coordinator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,686
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,146 to $79,746
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,792
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Clinical Research Data Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $79,746 $6,646 $1,534 $38
Average $72,124 $6,010 $1,387 $35
25th Percentile $65,146 $5,429 $1,253 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Clinical Research Data Coordinator Salaries

A Clinical Research Data Coordinator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Clinical Research Data Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Clinical Research Data Coordinator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $94,203
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $60,954
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $70,536
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $100,162
  • Expert (over 8 years): $108,214
Levels Salary
Staff Nur... Level Clinical Research Data Coordinator$94,203
Clinical ... Level Clinical Research Data Coordinator$60,954
Clinical ... Level Clinical Research Data Coordinator$70,536
Scientist... Level Clinical Research Data Coordinator$100,162
Clinical ... Level Clinical Research Data Coordinator$108,214
$94,203 0 yr
$60,954 < 2 yrs
$70,536 2-4 yrs
$100,162 5-8 yrs
$108,214 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Clinical Research Data Coordinators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $90,970
  • San Francisco: $89,974
  • Oakland: $88,078

What Skills Can Increase a Clinical Research Data Coordinator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Integrity (Mentioned in 5.06% Job Postings): Is about having strong principles and values, which you demonstrate through your conduct in the work environment. A common integrity definition states that people with integrity do the right thing even when nobody is watching.
  • Clinical Monitoring (Mentioned in 4.58% Job Postings): Clinical Monitoring refers to the observation of a disease, condition or one or several medical parameters over time.
  • Career Development (Mentioned in 2.19% Job Postings): Refers to the process an individual may undergo to evolve their occupational status. It is the process of making decisions for long term learning, to align personal needs of physical or psychological fulfillment with career advancement opportunities.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Integrity 5.06%
Clinical Monitoring 4.58%
Career Development 2.19%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Clinical Research Data Coordinator's salary.
  • Drug Development: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Clinical Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Drug Development
 $80,779
12%
Insight
 $79,336
10%
Clinical Operations
 $77,172
7%
Innovation
 $76,451
6%
Collaboration
 $75,730
5%
Sense Of Urgency
 $75,730
5%
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Clinical Research Data Coordinator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Clinical Research Data Coordinator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Clinical Research Data Coordinator positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Biotechnology typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Clinical Research Data Coordinator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Clinical Research Data Coordinator

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$86,549$42.020%
Pharmaceuticals$79,336$38.010%

How Education impacts a Clinical Research Data Coordinator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Clinical Research Data Coordinators enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Clinical Research Data Coordinator with a Bachelor's Degree is between $75,613 and $81,432).

Clinical Research Data Coordinator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Clinical Research Data Coordinator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.8%
High School 1.8%
Associates 4.3%
Bachelors 57.4%
Masters 29.4%
Doctorate 6.7%
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Clinical Research Data Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Clinical Research Data Coordinator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$65,146
Average $72,124/year
$79,746
$5,429
Average $6,010/month
$6,646
$1,253
Average $1,387/week
$1,534
$31
Average $35/hour
$38
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $79,746 $6,646 $1,534 $38
Average $72,124 $6,010 $1,387 $35
25th Percentile $65,146 $5,429 $1,253 $31

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Salary Trends for Clinical Research Data Coordinator

Salaries for a Clinical Research Data Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $67,154 in 2023 to around $67,041 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Clinical Research Data Coordinator salary trends, .

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