What are the main factors that influence a Research Coordinator I's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Research Coordinator I?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Research Coordinator I roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Research Coordinator 's salary?

A Research Coordinator 's salary grows with experience: a Staff Nurse - RN - Research (0-0 years)earns $89,697, a Research Coordinator I (0-2 years)earns $58,054, a Clinical Research Associate II (2-4 years)earns $67,167, a Scientist - Clinical Research (4-7 years)earns $95,409, a Clinical Research Manager (7+ years)earns $103,047,

What are the highest paying states for a Research Coordinator I?

Research Coordinator I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Research Coordinator I roles are District of Columbia $66,668, California $66,415, Massachusetts $65,530. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Research Coordinator roles make?

Salaries for Research Coordinator level roles vary by specialization: Research Scientist I: $104,220; Research Paralegal I: $69,000; Research Laboratory Coordinator: $62,300; Research Coordinator: $62,285; Clinical Research Coordinator I: $59,525.

Research Coordinator I Salary in Maine

How much does a Research Coordinator I make in Maine?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Research Coordinator I in Maine is $58,708 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,705
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,610 to $67,605
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,237

10% $43,237

50% (Median) $58,708

90% $75,705

Research Coordinator I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,605	$5,634	$1,300	$33
Average	$58,708	$4,892	$1,129	$28
25th Percentile	$50,610	$4,217	$973	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Research Coordinator I Salaries

A Research Coordinator I'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Research Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Research Coordinator I'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): $89,697
Early Career (1-2 years): $58,054
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $67,167
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $95,409
Expert (over 8 years): $103,047

Levels	Salary
Staff Nur... Level Research Coordinator I	$89,697
Research ... Level Research Coordinator I	$58,054
Clinical ... Level Research Coordinator I	$67,167
Scientist... Level Research Coordinator I	$95,409
Clinical ... Level Research Coordinator I	$103,047

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How Do Research Coordinator I Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Research Coordinator Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $66,668.
California: $66,415.
Massachusetts: $65,530.

District of Columbia $66,668 California $66,415 Massachusetts $65,530 Washington $65,289 New Jersey $65,265 Alaska $65,181 Connecticut $64,350 New York $64,013

Hawaii $62,935 Rhode Island $62,429 Maryland $62,086 Minnesota $61,616 Colorado $61,436 Illinois $61,376 Oregon $61,147 Delaware $60,978

New Hampshire $60,872 Virginia $60,635 Pennsylvania $59,942 Nevada $59,593 North Dakota $59,479 Michigan $59,298 Wisconsin $59,232 Vermont $59,099

Texas $58,732 Maine $58,708 Arizona $58,672 Ohio $58,630 Georgia $58,076 Indiana $57,799 Wyoming $57,745 Utah $57,660

Iowa $57,624 Kansas $57,335 Louisiana $57,251 North Carolina $57,221 Missouri $57,209 Florida $56,974 Montana $56,847 Nebraska $56,727

Kentucky $56,661 South Carolina $56,420 Tennessee $56,269 Idaho $56,209 New Mexico $55,770 Oklahoma $55,673 Alabama $55,318 South Dakota $54,722

Arkansas $54,397 West Virginia $54,222 Mississippi $53,698

Top Paying Cities for Research Coordinator Is

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:

Freedom: $57,778
Harmony: $57,753
Hartland: $57,828

Freedom, ME $57,778

Harmony, ME $57,753

Hartland, ME $57,828

Hinckley, ME $57,883

Jackman, ME $57,603

Kingfield, ME $57,931

Liberty, ME $57,884

Madison, ME $58,008

Monroe, ME $57,695

Morrill, ME $57,795

Newport, ME $57,703

New Portland, ME $58,021

New Sharon, ME $57,951

New Vineyard, ME $57,986

Norridgewock, ME $57,987

North Anson, ME $58,022

North Vassalboro, ME $58,126

Oakland, ME $58,007

Oquossoc, ME $57,813

Palmyra, ME $57,739

Phillips, ME $57,836

Pittsfield, ME $57,833

Plymouth, ME $57,710

Rangeley, ME $57,850

Portland, ME $60,611

Falmouth, ME $60,474

South Portland, ME $60,611

Cape Elizabeth, ME $60,490

Peaks Island, ME $60,549

Cumberland Foreside, ME $60,414

Auburn, ME $59,328

Andover, ME $57,834

Bethel, ME $57,931

Bryant Pond, ME $58,147

Buckfield, ME $58,406

Canton, ME $58,040

Durham, ME $59,703

Danville, ME $59,507

Dixfield, ME $57,920

Dryden, ME $57,987

East Andover, ME $57,851

East Dixfield, ME $58,014

East Livermore, ME $58,356

East Poland, ME $59,399

Stoneham, ME $58,173

East Wilton, ME $58,122

Greene, ME $58,874

Hanover, ME $57,882

Hebron, ME $58,820

Jay, ME $58,026

Lewiston, ME $59,296

Lisbon, ME $59,484

Lisbon Falls, ME $59,393

Livermore, ME $58,261

Livermore Falls, ME $58,223

Greenwood, ME $58,224

Mechanic Falls, ME $59,222

Mexico, ME $57,976

Minot, ME $59,001

Monmouth, ME $58,686

New Gloucester, ME $59,743

Newry, ME $57,774

North Jay, ME $57,998

Leeds, ME $58,544

North Monmouth, ME $58,600

North Turner, ME $58,503

North Waterford, ME $58,443

Norway, ME $58,630

Oxford, ME $58,945

Paris, ME $58,747

Poland, ME $59,408

Roxbury, ME $57,794

Rumford, ME $57,943

Sabattus, ME $59,037

South Paris, ME $58,666

Turner, ME $58,668

Wayne, ME $58,401

Weld, ME $57,837

West Bethel, ME $57,885

Bowdoin, ME $59,029

West Minot, ME $58,916

West Paris, ME $58,432

Peru, ME $58,063

West Poland, ME $59,363

Sumner, ME $58,246

Wilton, ME $57,989

Augusta, ME $58,151

Coopers Mills, ME $58,230

Dresden, ME $58,709

East Winthrop, ME $58,332

Farmingdale, ME $58,493

Gardiner, ME $58,598

Randolph, ME $58,493

Hallowell, ME $58,419

Jefferson, ME $58,030

Kents Hill, ME $58,149

Litchfield, ME $58,772

Manchester, ME $58,264

Mount Vernon, ME $58,009

Whitefield, ME $58,263

Palermo, ME $57,934

Sebasco Estates, ME $59,646

Readfield, ME $58,247

Saint Albans, ME $57,784

South Bristol, ME $58,751

Squirrel Island, ME $58,947

Trevett, ME $58,988

Waldoboro, ME $58,019

Walpole, ME $58,657

Washington, ME $57,874

West Boothbay Harbor, ME $59,051

Southport, ME $59,183

Wiscasset, ME $58,884

Woolwich, ME $59,024

Ellsworth, ME $57,638

Addison, ME $57,568

Gouldsboro, ME $57,619

Bar Harbor, ME $57,728

Beals, ME $57,632

Bernard, ME $57,748

Birch Harbor, ME $57,674

Blue Hill, ME $57,699

Brooklin, ME $57,701

Brooksville, ME $57,699

Calais, ME $57,547

Cherryfield, ME $57,481

Columbia Falls, ME $57,478

Corea, ME $57,622

Cranberry Isles, ME $57,634

Cutler, ME $57,482

Deer Isle, ME $57,754

Dennysville, ME $57,428

East Blue Hill, ME $57,702

East Machias, ME $57,482

Eastport, ME $57,653

Franklin, ME $57,625

Frenchboro, ME $57,603

Grand Lake Stream, ME $57,393

Hancock, ME $57,711

Harborside, ME $57,689

Harrington, ME $57,606

Hulls Cove, ME $57,729

Isle Au Haut, ME $57,603

Islesford, ME $57,722

Jonesboro, ME $57,529

Jonesport, ME $57,581

Little Deer Isle, ME $57,746

Lubec, ME $57,510

Bass Harbor, ME $57,749

Machias, ME $57,540

Machiasport, ME $57,568

Meddybemps, ME $57,392

Milbridge, ME $57,629

Mount Desert, ME $57,684

Northeast Harbor, ME $57,722

Sullivan, ME $57,633

Pembroke, ME $57,482

Perry, ME $57,534

Princeton, ME $57,389

Prospect Harbor, ME $57,680

Robbinston, ME $57,469

Salsbury Cove, ME $57,736

Sargentville, ME $57,716

Seal Cove, ME $57,687

Seal Harbor, ME $57,706

Sedgwick, ME $57,710

Sorrento, ME $57,687

Southwest Harbor, ME $57,737

Steuben, ME $57,597

Stonington, ME $57,759

Sunset, ME $57,560

Surry, ME $57,699

Swans Island, ME $57,647

Wesley, ME $57,318

Whiting, ME $57,466

Winter Harbor, ME $57,630

Baileyville, ME $57,448

Houlton, ME $57,329

Ashland, ME $57,245

Benedicta, ME $57,119

Blaine, ME $57,314

Bridgewater, ME $57,179

Caribou, ME $57,432

Clayton Lake, ME $57,328

Crouseville, ME $57,365

Eagle Lake, ME $57,310

Easton, ME $57,374

Estcourt Station, ME $57,351

Fort Fairfield, ME $57,403

Fort Kent, ME $57,429

Fort Kent Mills, ME $57,380

Frenchville, ME $57,445

Grand Isle, ME $57,366

Island Falls, ME $57,125

Limestone, ME $57,387

Madawaska, ME $57,541

Mapleton, ME $57,297

Richmond, ME $58,804

South China, ME $57,992

South Gardiner, ME $58,670

Vienna, ME $57,904

Windsor, ME $57,960

Winthrop, ME $58,496

Bangor, ME $57,678

Abbot, ME $57,689

Aurora, ME $57,375

Bradford, ME $57,652

Bradley, ME $57,654

Brewer, ME $57,675

Brookton, ME $57,181

Brownville, ME $57,486

Brownville Junction, ME $57,841

Bucksport, ME $57,671

Burlington, ME $57,465

Greenbush, ME $57,598

Carmel, ME $57,680

Castine, ME $57,800

Charleston, ME $57,663

Danforth, ME $57,276

Dover Foxcroft, ME $57,696

Corinth, ME $57,673

Eddington, ME $57,660

Holden, ME $57,665

East Millinocket, ME $57,424

East Orland, ME $57,665

Etna, ME $57,693

Exeter, ME $57,683

Frankfort, ME $57,681

Greenville, ME $57,349

Greenville Junction, ME $57,537

Guilford, ME $57,673

Hampden, ME $57,679

Howland, ME $57,542

Hudson, ME $57,669

Kenduskeag, ME $57,675

Kingman, ME $57,216

Lagrange, ME $57,609

Lambert Lake, ME $57,283

Lee, ME $57,452

Levant, ME $57,678

Lincoln, ME $57,448

Mattawamkeag, ME $57,261

Medway, ME $57,276

Milford, ME $57,645

Millinocket, ME $57,189

Milo, ME $57,595

Monson, ME $57,683

Olamon, ME $57,614

Old Town, ME $57,654

Orono, ME $57,669

Orient, ME $57,221

Orland, ME $57,666

Orrington, ME $57,672

Passadumkeag, ME $57,581

Penobscot, ME $57,667

Rockwood, ME $57,438

Sangerville, ME $57,723

Sebec, ME $57,631

Shirley Mills, ME $57,647

Springfield, ME $57,301

Stetson, ME $57,687

Stillwater, ME $57,671

Topsfield, ME $57,230

Vanceboro, ME $57,279

Waite, ME $57,309

West Enfield, ME $57,567

Winn, ME $57,338

Winterport, ME $57,679

Wytopitlock, ME $57,135

Bath, ME $59,432

Alna, ME $58,486

Boothbay, ME $58,883

Boothbay Harbor, ME $59,016

Bristol, ME $58,527

Chamberlain, ME $58,627

Damariscotta, ME $58,491

East Boothbay, ME $58,926

Friendship, ME $58,152

Georgetown, ME $59,357

Isle Of Springs, ME $58,885

Bremen, ME $58,365

Newcastle, ME $58,515

New Harbor, ME $58,720

Nobleboro, ME $58,282

Edgecomb, ME $58,713

Pemaquid, ME $58,663

Phippsburg, ME $59,596

Cushing, ME $57,961

Round Pond, ME $58,517

Sandy Point, ME $57,677

Searsmont, ME $57,814

Searsport, ME $57,687

Shawmut, ME $58,062

Skowhegan, ME $57,935

Smithfield, ME $57,966

Solon, ME $57,935

Stockton Springs, ME $57,677

Stratton, ME $57,887

Strong, ME $57,937

Temple, ME $57,914

West Forks, ME $57,580

Thorndike, ME $57,737

Troy, ME $57,720

Unity, ME $57,792

Vassalboro, ME $57,970

West Farmington, ME $58,138

Berwick, ME $61,618

Cape Neddick, ME $62,087

Eliot, ME $62,910

Kittery, ME $63,092

Kittery Point, ME $62,618

North Berwick, ME $61,142

Ogunquit, ME $61,698

South Berwick, ME $62,238

York, ME $62,594

York Beach, ME $62,294

York Harbor, ME $62,610

Acton, ME $59,398

Alfred, ME $60,239

Bailey Island, ME $59,993

Bar Mills, ME $60,143

Biddeford, ME $60,163

Biddeford Pool, ME $60,163

Bowdoinham, ME $58,987

Bridgton, ME $58,887

Brownfield, ME $58,835

Brunswick, ME $59,684

Bustins Island, ME $60,106

Cape Porpoise, ME $60,433

Casco, ME $59,587

Center Lovell, ME $58,452

Chebeague Island, ME $60,237

Cliff Island, ME $60,369

Cornish, ME $59,513

Cumberland Center, ME $60,300

Denmark, ME $58,826

East Baldwin, ME $59,665

Lebanon, ME $60,658

East Parsonsfield, ME $59,199

Sebago, ME $59,513

East Waterboro, ME $59,966

Freeport, ME $59,996

Fryeburg, ME $58,531

Gorham, ME $60,247

Gray, ME $59,880

Harrison, ME $58,564

Hiram, ME $59,328

Hollis Center, ME $60,041

Kennebunk, ME $60,478

Kennebunkport, ME $60,249

Parsonsfield, ME $59,198

Limerick, ME $59,746

Limington, ME $59,730

Long Island, ME $60,471

Lovell, ME $58,368

Moody, ME $61,221

Naples, ME $59,340

Newfield, ME $59,649

North Bridgton, ME $58,917

North Waterboro, ME $59,861

Windham, ME $60,187

Ocean Park, ME $60,210

Old Orchard Beach, ME $60,250

Orrs Island, ME $59,942

Porter, ME $58,998

Pownal, ME $59,903

Scarborough, ME $60,453

Raymond, ME $59,776

Saco, ME $60,213

Sanford, ME $60,520

Sebago Lake, ME $59,730

Shapleigh, ME $59,959

South Casco, ME $59,811

South Freeport, ME $59,966

Harpswell, ME $59,930

South Windham, ME $60,299

Springvale, ME $60,168

Standish, ME $59,980

Steep Falls, ME $59,851

Topsham, ME $59,479

Waterboro, ME $60,077

Waterford, ME $58,500

Wells, ME $61,102

West Baldwin, ME $59,559

Westbrook, ME $60,469

Buxton, ME $60,147

West Kennebunk, ME $60,446

West Newfield, ME $59,356

Yarmouth, ME $60,244

North Yarmouth, ME $60,118

Mars Hill, ME $57,371

Monticello, ME $57,255

New Limerick, ME $57,292

New Sweden, ME $57,370

Oakfield, ME $57,233

Oxbow, ME $57,000

Patten, ME $57,037

Perham, ME $57,330

Portage, ME $57,300

Presque Isle, ME $57,446

Saint Agatha, ME $57,418

Saint David, ME $57,406

Saint Francis, ME $57,329

Sheridan, ME $57,261

Sherman, ME $57,176

Stacyville, ME $57,105

Sinclair, ME $57,311

Smyrna Mills, ME $57,140

Wallagrass, ME $57,374

Stockholm, ME $57,319

Van Buren, ME $57,390

Washburn, ME $57,368

Westfield, ME $57,289

Rockland, ME $57,930

Camden, ME $57,924

Glen Cove, ME $57,905

Hope, ME $57,902

Islesboro, ME $57,754

Lincolnville, ME $57,801

Lincolnville Center, ME $57,803

Matinicus, ME $57,706

Monhegan, ME $58,321

North Haven, ME $57,745

Owls Head, ME $57,824

Port Clyde, ME $58,147

Rockport, ME $57,910

South Thomaston, ME $57,825

Spruce Head, ME $57,858

Tenants Harbor, ME $58,026

Thomaston, ME $57,866

Union, ME $57,899

Vinalhaven, ME $57,745

Warren, ME $57,839

West Rockport, ME $57,917

Waterville, ME $58,045

Albion, ME $57,952

Anson, ME $57,992

Athens, ME $57,831

Belfast, ME $57,802

Belgrade, ME $57,934

Belgrade Lakes, ME $57,875

Bingham, ME $57,825

Brooks, ME $57,707

Burnham, ME $57,764

Cambridge, ME $57,751

Canaan, ME $57,847

Caratunk, ME $57,716

China Village, ME $58,111

Clinton, ME $57,866

Corinna, ME $57,707

Detroit, ME $57,726

Dexter, ME $57,783

Dixmont, ME $57,699

East Newport, ME $57,705

East Vassalboro, ME $58,004

Eustis, ME $57,653

Fairfield, ME $57,964

Farmington, ME $58,011

Garland, ME $57,677

Farmington Falls, ME $58,105

Research Coordinator I Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Research Coordinator I 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 Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Research Coordinator positions in Pharmaceuticals or Biotechnology typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Research Coordinator I as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Research Coordinator I

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$70,450	$34.0	20%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$64,579	$31.0	10%

Research Coordinator I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Research Coordinator I'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.

$50,610

Average $58,708/year

$67,605

$4,217

Average $4,892/month

$5,634

$973

Average $1,129/week

$1,300

$24

Average $28/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,605	$5,634	$1,300	$33
Average	$58,708	$4,892	$1,129	$28
25th Percentile	$50,610	$4,217	$973	$24

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