CA · National City · Updated October 15, 2026

Clinical Research Associate jobs in National City, CA

2 open roles with published pay are listed for National City and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near National City.

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What your pay buys in National City

  • Overall prices in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad run 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 79% above the U.S. average (index 179.3).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Clinical Research Associate pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Chula Vista, CA5 mi—278,546
La Mesa, CA8 mi—60,767

Clinical Research Associate jobs in California · Clinical Research Associate jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in California

Clinical research associates monitor trial sites for protocol compliance and data quality.

  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or nursing
  • Knowledge of ICH-GCP
  • Willingness to travel to sites for many roles

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Other healthcare roles in National City

National City city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

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Who is hiring clinical research associates in National City?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near National City.

Do I need a California license to work in National City as a clinical research associate?

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or nursing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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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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2What they are offering now

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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