Clinical Project Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Clinical Project Associate make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Clinical Project Associate in the United States is $296,120 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $142.

However, a Clinical Project Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $348,667
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $267,391 to $323,625
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $241,235
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2025 Compensation Trend
AI Onboarding
AI-Powered HR
View as table View as graph 25% $267,391 10% $241,235 90% $348,667 75% $323,625 $296,120 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Clinical Project Associate Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $323,625 $26,969 $6,224 $156
Average $296,120 $24,677 $5,695 $142
25th Percentile $267,391 $22,283 $5,142 $129
Check out Clinical Project Associate Job Openings in the United States
Sr Associate Project Management

L3Harris Technologies - NORFOLK, VA

Associate Project Engineer

Lockheed Martin - CAPE CANAVERAL, FL

Sr Associate Project Manager

L3Harris Technologies - SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Project Management&amp Planning Operations Associate

Lockheed Martin - ARLINGTON, TX

Search More Clinical Project Associate Jobs in the United States

Key Factors That Influence Clinical Project Associate Salaries

A Clinical Project Associate'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 Do Clinical Project Associate 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 Clinical Project Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $327,864.
  • California: $326,620.
  • Massachusetts: $322,267.

Top Paying Cities for Clinical Project Associates

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: $373,496
  • San Francisco: $369,824
  • Oakland: $361,622

What Skills Can Increase a Clinical Project Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 6.41% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Oncology (Mentioned in 2.95% Job Postings): Designing, constructing, and repairing dental prosthetics and restorative and orthodontic devices to help patients correct dental conditions.
  • Internal Medicine (Mentioned in 1.49% Job Postings): Diagnose and provide non-surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults who have a wide range of problems associated with the internal organs.
See More Skills
Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 6.41%
Oncology 2.95%
Internal Medicine 1.49%
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 Project Associate's salary.
  • Cardiac Testing: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Diagnostic Imaging: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Cardiac: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Cardiac Testing
$364,228
23%
Diagnostic Imaging
$322,771
9%
Cardiac
$319,810
8%
Alignment
$319,810
8%
Internal Medicine
$319,810
8%
Medical Communications
$319,810
8%
Get Latest Data

Clinical Project Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Clinical Project Associate'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Clinical Project Associate

Salaries for a Clinical Project Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $188,840 in 2023 to around $185,740 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Clinical Project Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Clinical Project Associate Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$188,840
2024
$189,711
2025
$185,740
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $188,840
2024 $189,711
2025 $185,740
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for Clinical Project Associate

Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Common company salaries for Clinical Project Associate

Here are companies hiring for Clinical Project Associate and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Clinical Project Associate Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Clinical Project Associate job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United States
For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst