Clinical Research Coordinators Salary by State
The national median pay for clinical research coordinators is $167,220 a year. By state, it ranges from $107,810 in Hawaii to $267,290 in Massachusetts. These figures are for the broader BLS group “Natural Sciences Managers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $79,710
- 25th percentile
- $119,430
- Median
- $167,220
- 75th percentile
- $221,540
- Top 10%
- $316,850
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job (broader BLS group “Natural Sciences Managers”). About 108,690 jobs.
Median pay in 47 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $267,290 | +60% | $153,490 | $329,820 | 10,590 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $210,670 | +26% | $136,750 | $315,560 | 1,190 |
| 3 | California | $210,230 | +26% | $130,730 | $330,050 | 14,950 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $207,030 | +24% | $136,840 | $317,420 | 10,040 |
| 5 | Washington | $182,480 | +9% | $117,590 | $324,740 | 2,490 |
| 6 | North Carolina | $173,870 | +4% | $101,810 | $305,970 | 6,010 |
| 7 | Maryland | $168,620 | +1% | $127,920 | $268,240 | 4,820 |
| 8 | Illinois | $159,670 | −5% | $85,210 | $281,660 | 2,810 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $156,730 | −6% | $79,390 | $195,190 | 1,540 |
| 10 | Kansas | $153,820 | −8% | $110,660 | $224,310 | 240 |
| 11 | Colorado | $152,730 | −9% | $89,900 | $289,970 | 1,640 |
| 12 | Virginia | $150,570 | −10% | $84,080 | $212,620 | 1,470 |
| 13 | Oregon | $143,120 | −14% | $102,760 | $225,560 | 1,700 |
| 14 | Maine | $141,360 | −15% | $81,950 | $220,730 | 430 |
| 15 | West Virginia | $138,010 | −17% | $100,140 | $185,220 | 160 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $137,900 | −18% | $59,040 | $312,510 | 7,980 |
| 17 | Ohio | $137,170 | −18% | $78,720 | $217,760 | 1,560 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $136,450 | −18% | $78,050 | $289,790 | 1,530 |
| 19 | New York | $134,680 | −19% | $65,440 | $291,780 | 5,690 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $134,010 | −20% | $92,600 | $220,150 | 240 |
| 21 | Alabama | $133,470 | −20% | $81,770 | $292,940 | 370 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $131,370 | −21% | $98,490 | $216,630 | 140 |
| 23 | Vermont | $131,290 | −21% | $78,940 | $203,120 | 290 |
| 24 | South Carolina | $131,140 | −22% | $71,790 | $225,160 | 780 |
| 25 | Alaska | $130,590 | −22% | $79,040 | $177,430 | 710 |
| 26 | Rhode Island | $130,480 | −22% | $64,210 | $268,500 | 200 |
| 27 | Texas | $129,960 | −22% | $74,200 | $213,280 | 7,470 |
| 28 | Missouri | $129,410 | −23% | $65,650 | $229,950 | 1,230 |
| 29 | Michigan | $129,070 | −23% | $68,380 | $222,030 | 2,220 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $128,890 | −23% | $89,580 | $213,290 | 1,070 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $128,140 | −23% | $94,520 | $213,210 | 180 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $126,440 | −24% | $55,180 | $197,760 | 400 |
| 33 | Arizona | $124,920 | −25% | $65,780 | $209,130 | 900 |
| 34 | Idaho | $124,800 | −25% | $80,790 | $204,550 | 610 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $124,530 | −26% | $66,280 | $223,370 | 880 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $120,620 | −28% | $65,140 | $189,000 | 550 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $119,430 | −29% | $72,080 | $226,370 | 340 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $119,430 | −29% | $75,920 | $185,540 | 210 |
| 39 | Montana | $119,430 | −29% | $91,560 | $281,640 | 370 |
| 40 | Utah | $119,430 | −29% | $63,500 | $218,340 | Not published |
| 41 | Louisiana | $115,950 | −31% | $81,890 | $212,130 | Not published |
| 42 | Nevada | $112,260 | −33% | $64,240 | $182,160 | 320 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $112,260 | −33% | $62,400 | $193,770 | 310 |
| 44 | Florida | $112,220 | −33% | $62,660 | $216,330 | 4,370 |
| 45 | Iowa | $109,760 | −34% | $74,320 | $200,580 | 610 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $109,300 | −35% | $97,470 | $134,040 | 150 |
| 47 | Indiana | $108,250 | −35% | $56,530 | $203,340 | 1,670 |
| 48 | Hawaii | $107,810 | −36% | $64,410 | $169,680 | 510 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates for the broader group “Natural Sciences Managers”. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Clinical Research Coordinators salary questions
Which state pays clinical research coordinators the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $267,290 a year (+60% vs. the national median of $167,220). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays clinical research coordinators the least?
Hawaii, with a median of $107,810 a year (−36% vs. national).
Where do most clinical research coordinators work?
California has the most jobs, about 14,950, with a median of $210,230.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.