Clinical Investigator Salary in Santa Fe, NM

How much does a Clinical Investigator make in Santa Fe, NM?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Clinical Investigator in Santa Fe, NM is $86,950. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $80,426 to $95,295, with most professionals earning between $74,485 and $102,893.

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What is a Clinical Investigator?

A Clinical Investigator involved in a clinical trial is responsible for ensuring that an investigation is conducted according to the signed investigator statement, the investigational plan, and applicable regulations; for protecting the rights, safety, and welfare of subjects under the investigator's care; and for the control of drugs under investigation. The Clinical Investigator must also meet requirements set forth by the FDA, EMA or other regulatory body. The qualifications must be outlined in a current resume and readily available for auditors....

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Contributes to developing strategic plans for business development and company growth.

January 16, 2023

Attend Investigator meetings, clinical research training conferences and participate in community outreach activities.

January 18, 2023

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.

January 29, 2023

Assist with patient recruitment to meet or exceed enrollment goals, and ensure patient recruitment, screening and enrollment activities are conducted according to the study protocol and GCP.

February 01, 2023

Maintains appropriate trackers, generates routine and ad-hoc reports and provides project management support to ensure timely protocol development and activation and portfolio management.

February 22, 2023

Provides clinical research expertise by participating in the design and implementation of research projects as needed by the department or institution.

March 10, 2023

Demonstrated team orientation aptitude, flexibility and desire for constant improvement.

March 29, 2023

Require candidates with a proven ability to develop experimental cancer therapies and conduct innovative, investigator-initiated early-phase clinical trials.

April 07, 2023

Prepares and coordinates field assignments and organizes investigative plans to obtain relevant evidence and information.

April 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Clinical Investigator in Santa Fe, NM

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80426

95295

86950

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

84101

100356

91795

What is the average salary for Clinical Investigator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Clinical Investigator in Santa Fe, NM. The base salary for Clinical Investigator ranges from $80,426 to $95,295 with the average base salary of $86,950. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,101 to $100,356 with the average total cash compensation of $91,795.

View Average Salary for Clinical Investigator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$86,950	$80,426 - $95,295
Bonus	$4,845	$3,675 - $5,060
Total Pay	$91,795	$84,101 - $100,356

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Clinical Investigator Salary Near Santa Fe, NM

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Rio Rancho, NM	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,762 - $94,509	COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Albuquerque, NM	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,017 - $94,811	COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Farmington, NM	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,945 - $93,541	COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Clovis, NM	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,008 - $90,062	COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Roswell, NM	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,638 - $88,438	COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Alamogordo, NM	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,915 - $89,951	COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM

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About Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe (/ˌsæntəˈfeɪ/ or /ˈsæntəˌfeɪ/; Tewa: Oghá P'o'oge, Navajo: Yootó) is the capital of the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is the fourth-largest city in the state and the seat of Santa Fe County. This area was occupied for at least several thousand years by indigenous peoples who built villages several hundred years ago, on the current site of the city. It was known by the Tewa inhabitants as Ogha Po'oge ("White Shell Water Place"). The city of Santa Fe, founded by Spanish colonists in 1610, is the oldest state capital in the United States. Santa Fe (meaning "holy faith" in Spanish) had a p...

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About Santa Fe, New Mexico Santa Fe (/ˌsæntəˈfeɪ/ or /ˈsæntəˌfeɪ/; Tewa: Oghá P'o'oge, Navajo: Yootó) is the capital of the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is the fourth-largest ci....More

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