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

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

How does experience change A Medical Research Coordinator's salary?

A Medical Research Coordinator's salary grows with experience: a Forester (0-0 years)earns $82,647, a Lawn Service Manager (0-0 years)earns $47,536, a Nursery/Greenhouse Manager (0-0 years)earns $55,529,

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

Medical Research Coordinator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Medical Research Coordinator roles are District of Columbia $57,066, California $56,850, Massachusetts $56,092. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Medical Research Coordinator roles make?

Salaries for Medical Research Coordinator level roles vary by specialization: Medical Research Scientist: $99,898; Medical Research Writer II: $77,063; Medical Research Analyst: $72,849; Medical Research Writer I: $68,500; Research Laboratory Coordinator: $62,300.

Medical Research Coordinator Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Medical Research Coordinator make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Medical Research Coordinator in Rhode Island is $53,438 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,382
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,788 to $60,213
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,465

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Medical Research Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,213	$5,018	$1,158	$29
Average	$53,438	$4,453	$1,028	$26
25th Percentile	$49,788	$4,149	$957	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Medical Research Coordinator Salaries

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

How Do Medical Research Coordinator 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 Medical Research Coordinators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $57,066.
California: $56,850.
Massachusetts: $56,092.

District of Columbia $57,066 California $56,850 Massachusetts $56,092 Washington $55,886 New Jersey $55,865 Alaska $55,793 Connecticut $55,082 New York $54,793

Hawaii $53,871 Rhode Island $53,438 Maryland $53,144 Minnesota $52,742 Colorado $52,587 Illinois $52,536 Oregon $52,340 Delaware $52,196

New Hampshire $52,105 Virginia $51,902 Pennsylvania $51,309 Nevada $51,010 North Dakota $50,912 Michigan $50,758 Wisconsin $50,701 Vermont $50,587

Texas $50,273 Maine $50,252 Arizona $50,222 Ohio $50,185 Georgia $49,711 Indiana $49,474 Wyoming $49,428 Utah $49,356

Iowa $49,325 Kansas $49,077 Louisiana $49,005 North Carolina $48,979 Missouri $48,969 Florida $48,768 Montana $48,660 Nebraska $48,557

Kentucky $48,500 South Carolina $48,294 Tennessee $48,165 Idaho $48,114 New Mexico $47,737 Oklahoma $47,655 Alabama $47,351 South Dakota $46,840

Arkansas $46,562 West Virginia $46,413 Mississippi $45,964

Top Paying Cities for Medical Research 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:

Adamsville: $54,106
Albion: $53,649
Ashaway: $54,003

Adamsville, RI $54,106 Albion, RI $53,649 Ashaway, RI $54,003 Barrington, RI $53,507 Block Island, RI $53,805 Bradford, RI $53,971 Bristol, RI $53,713 Carolina, RI $53,881

Charlestown, RI $53,901 Chepachet, RI $53,794 Clayville, RI $53,644 Coventry, RI $53,646 West Greenwich, RI $53,794 East Greenwich, RI $53,610 Exeter, RI $53,779 Fiskeville, RI $53,506

Forestdale, RI $53,919 Foster, RI $53,766 Glendale, RI $53,923 Greene, RI $53,836 Greenville, RI $53,527 Harmony, RI $53,596 Harrisville, RI $53,900 Hope, RI $53,540

Hope Valley, RI $53,956 Hopkinton, RI $54,027 Jamestown, RI $53,846 Kenyon, RI $53,875 Little Compton, RI $54,097 Manville, RI $53,719 Mapleville, RI $53,804 Newport, RI $53,901

Middletown, RI $53,924 North Kingstown, RI $53,703 North Scituate, RI $53,596 Oakland, RI $53,862 Pascoag, RI $53,935 Pawtucket, RI $53,427 Central Falls, RI $53,451 Cumberland, RI $53,755

Lincoln, RI $53,505 Portsmouth, RI $53,895 Prudence Island, RI $53,784 Rockville, RI $54,019 Saunderstown, RI $53,814 Shannock, RI $53,878 Slatersville, RI $53,919 Slocum, RI $53,812

Tiverton, RI $54,059 Wakefield, RI $53,860 Kingston, RI $53,839 Narragansett, RI $53,875 Peace Dale, RI $53,853 Warren, RI $53,645 Warwick, RI $53,496 Westerly, RI $54,016

West Kingston, RI $53,856 West Warwick, RI $53,561 Wood River Junction, RI $53,933 Woonsocket, RI $53,922 North Smithfield, RI $53,799 Wyoming, RI $53,878 Providence, RI $53,412 Cranston, RI $53,419

North Providence, RI $53,425 East Providence, RI $53,416 Riverside, RI $53,433 Rumford, RI $53,425 Smithfield, RI $53,533 Johnston, RI $53,443

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

Understanding how a Medical Research 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$49,788

Average $53,438/year

$60,213

$4,149

Average $4,453/month

$5,018

$957

Average $1,028/week

$1,158

$24

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,213	$5,018	$1,158	$29
Average	$53,438	$4,453	$1,028	$26
25th Percentile	$49,788	$4,149	$957	$24

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