Posted October 2026

Clinical Research Associate jobs in California

6 open Clinical Research Associate roles in California from 2 employers. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

Clinical Research Associate jobs by city in California

CityPopulationMedian pay / hrMedian / year
Los Angeles3,878,704——
San Diego1,404,452——
Chula Vista278,546——
Oceanside170,941——
Escondido148,847——
Carlsbad113,575——
El Cajon103,291——
Vista99,322——
San Marcos96,620——
Encinitas61,137——
La Mesa60,767——
Santee59,104——
National City58,460——

Open roles

Who is hiring in California

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Cedars-Sinai4With your report
IQVIA2$63.77

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Who is hiring CRAs in California?

2 employers have open CRA roles in California, led by Cedars-Sinai.

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Roles were collected on October 17, 2026 and each was posted in the last 30 days or so. Availability can change.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • IQVIACarlsbad, CA · 2 postings$63.77/ hr$43–$84
  • IQVIAOverland Park, KS · 3 postings$67.36/ hr$42–$95
  • IQVIADurham, NC · 7 postings$63.77/ hr$42–$95

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Low$39Median$63.77High$90

17 CRA postings with published pay in the US, 13 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 CRA roles

  1. Clinical Research Associate, Early Clinical DevelopmentPermanent
    $90k–$175k/ year
    IQVIA · Carlsbad, CA · posted yesterday
  2. Senior Clinical Research Associate, Early Clinical DevelopmentPermanent
    $90k–$175k/ year
    IQVIA · Carlsbad, CA · posted 30+ days ago

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