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$107,372
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Clinical Research Scientist is $107,372 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $98,128 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 $9,244 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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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical Research Associate | $66,988 /yr |
| Senior Clinical Research Associate | $95,075 /yr |
| Lead Clinical Research Associate | $68,387 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Clinical Research Scientist in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Clinical Research Scientist in United States. Employers include Novartis, Eli Lilly and Company and Celgene.
Top Paying Companies
For Clinical Research Scientist in United States
| 1 | Novartis | $167,545 | |
| 2 | Eli Lilly and Company | $157,518 | |
| 3 | Celgene | $150,659 | |
| 4 | MD Anderson Cancer Center | $85,951 |
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Clinical Research Scientist Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Clinical Research Scientist in United States
The top 2 paying industries for a Clinical Research Scientist in United States are Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $157,518 and Healthcare with a median total pay of $85,951.
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
Top paying companies in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology for Clinical Research Scientist are Novartis, Eli Lilly and Company, and Celgene.
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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.
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Clinical Research Scientist pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Clinical Research Scientist is $98,128 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Clinical Research Scientist salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 155 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Clinical Research Scientist employees.
The highest salary for a Clinical Research Scientist in United States is $161,775 per year.
The lowest salary for a Clinical Research Scientist in United States is $59,521 per year.
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