NJ · New Brunswick · Updated October 15, 2026

Clinical Research Associate jobs in New Brunswick, NJ

2 open roles with published pay are listed for New Brunswick and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near New Brunswick and what they pay.

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What your pay buys in New Brunswick

  • Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).

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
Plainfield, NJ9 mi—56,507
Perth Amboy, NJ9 mi—56,939

Clinical Research Associate jobs in New Jersey · Clinical Research Associate jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in New Jersey

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

New Jersey taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Other healthcare roles in New Brunswick

New Brunswick city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

Who is hiring clinical research associates in New Brunswick?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near New Brunswick.

Do I need a New Jersey license to work in New Brunswick as a clinical research associate?

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

Does Valorem Health place clinical research associates in New Brunswick?

Yes. We place healthcare staff in New Brunswick and across New Jersey. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near New Brunswick.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • MerckRahway, NJ · 2 postings$59.52/ hr$46–$73
  • IQVIAOverland Park, KS · 3 postings$67.36/ hr$42–$95
  • IQVIADurham, NC · 7 postings$63.77/ hr$42–$95

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your New Jersey list

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 (CRA) - Immunology (Remote)Remote
    $96k–$151k/ year
    Merck · Remote (NJ hiring) · posted today
  2. Clinical Research Associate (CRA) - Neurology (Remote)Remote
    $96k–$151k/ year
    Merck · Remote (NJ hiring) · posted 7 days ago

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