How much does a Clinical Research Associate make in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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Industry

$79,441 / yrTotal Pay
$74,054 / yrBase Pay
$5,387 / yrAdditional Pay

$79,441

 / yr
$50K$127K
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The estimated total pay for a Clinical Research Associate is $79,441 per year in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area, with an average salary of $74,054 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $5,387 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Clinical Research Associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

$79,441 /yr
Clinical Research Associate
$108,186 /yr
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Related Job Titles

For Clinical Research Associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Some related job titles are Clinical/Medical Research Associate Salaries with median pay of $59,454, Clinical Research Associate I Salaries with median pay of $76,042, Clinical Research Associate/Project Manager Salaries with median pay of $83,731, CRA Salaries with median pay of $98,556.

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For Clinical Research Associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

$79,441 /yr
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What are total pay estimates for a Clinical Research Associate at different companies in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?

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National Marrow Donor Program
4.5
Clinical Research AssociateSee 9 salaries from this location

$80,174

 / yr

$139,373

 / yr

$46

 / hr

$102,367

 / yr

$105,315

 / yr

$79,784

 / yr

$95,401

 / yr

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inVentiv Clinical
3.1
Clinical Research AssociateSee 1 salary from this location

$110,408

 / yr
IQVIA
4.0
Clinical Research Associate ISee 1 salary from this location

$92,489

 / yr

$46

 / hr

$108,598

 / yr

$48

 / hr

$87,781

 / yr

$46

 / hr
Wright Medical
3.9
Clinical Research AssociateSee 1 salary from this location

$136,773

 / yr

$113,116

 / yr

$128,509

 / yr

$74,111

 / yr

$113,756

 / yr

$126,785

 / yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Clinical Research Associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

The top 2 paying industries for a Clinical Research Associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN are Manufacturing with a median total pay of $139,373 and Healthcare with a median total pay of $80,174.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • ManufacturingManufacturing$139,373

    21% Higher than other industries

  • HealthcareHealthcare$80,174

    37% Lower than other industries

Manufacturing

The top paying company in Manufacturing for Clinical Research Associate is Medtronic.

MedtronicMedtronic$139,373/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Research & Science?

Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.

How does the Clinical research associate salary in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN compare to the national average salary in US for the same job?

The average salary for a Clinical research associate in US is $86,124 per year based on 3,661 salary contributions, which is 1.36% more than the salary for a Clinical research associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Clinical research associate gets the highest compensation are Genentech, Inc., Bayer Corporation and McKesson Corporation. Bigger companies typically pay 20.58% less than smaller companies for a Clinical research associate.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Clinical Research Coordinator, RN

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$37

/hr

Submitted 3 days ago

1-3 years
3 days ago
Clinical Research Coordinator

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | <1 year

$45,000

/yr

Submitted 5 days ago

<1 year
5 days ago
Clinical Research Coordinator

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$60,700

/yr

$60K | $700

Submitted 6 days ago

4-6 years
6 days ago
Clinical Research Nurse

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$45

/hr

Submitted 7 days ago

1-3 years
7 days ago
Clinical Research Coordinator

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$56,000

/yr

Submitted 8 days ago

4-6 years
8 days ago
Clinical Research Coordinator

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$63,000

/yr

Submitted 9 days ago

1-3 years
9 days ago
Clinical Research Coordinator

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$52,000

/yr

Submitted 9 days ago

4-6 years
9 days ago
Research Administrator

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 15+ years

$30

/hr

Submitted 10 days ago

15+ years
10 days ago

Clinical Research Associate pay FAQ in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

The average salary for a Clinical Research Associate is $74,054 per year in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Salaries estimates are based on 5081 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Clinical Research Associate employees in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN.

The highest salary for a Clinical Research Associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is $116,966 per year.

The lowest salary for a Clinical Research Associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is $46,885 per year.

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