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  1. Occupations
  2. Clinical Research Coordinators

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.

SOC: 11-9121.01

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.
MetricU.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
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

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 & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Digital video equipment
  • Laptop computers
  • Laser facsimile machines
  • Personal computers
  • Photocopiers
  • Smartphones

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Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

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