Clinical Research Coordinators
Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.
Common Job Titles
- Clinical Program Manager
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Clinical Trial Manager
- Research Coordinator
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Clinical Research Coordinators (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
100,870
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $79,830. 25th percentile: U.S. $114,110. 50th percentile: U.S. $161,180. 75th percentile: U.S. $214,820. 90th percentile: U.S. $239,200. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $79,830 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $239,200+ |
| Workers on average earn | $173,500 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Customer and Personal Service4.3/5
- English Language3.8/5
- Administrative3.7/5
- Medicine and Dentistry3.2/5
- Administration and Management3.0/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- IBM SPSS Statistics
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Word
- Python
- R
- SAS
- The MathWorks MATLAB
Technology Skills
- 5AM Glassbox Translational Research
- Budgeting software
- ClearTrial
- Clinical data management system CDMS
- Clinical trial management software
- DZS Software Solutions ClinPlus
- Drug coding software
- Electronic data capture EDC software
Tools & Equipment
- Digital video equipment
- Laptop computers
- Laser facsimile machines
- Personal computers
- Photocopiers
- Smartphones