NC · Durham · Updated October 15, 2026

Clinical Research Associate jobs in Durham, NC

7 open roles with published pay are listed for Durham. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Durham.

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Open Clinical Research Associate roles in Durham

PermanentPosted 22 days ago

Sr. CRA 1, IQVIA

IQVIA · Durham, NC

$90k–$175k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R1570582
Top 25% pay
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What your pay buys in Durham

  • Overall prices in Durham-Chapel Hill run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.9).

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
Chapel Hill, NC9 mi—64,028
Burlington, NC33 mi—61,365

Clinical Research Associate jobs in North Carolina · Clinical Research Associate jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in North Carolina

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

North Carolina taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Other healthcare roles in Durham

Durham city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

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Who is hiring clinical research associates in Durham?

We list 7 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Durham. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Durham.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Durham as a clinical research associate?

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or nursing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina 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 Durham?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • IQVIADurham, NC · 7 postings$63.77/ hr$42–$95
  • IQVIAOverland Park, KS · 3 postings$67.36/ hr$42–$95
  • IQVIACarlsbad, CA · 2 postings$63.77/ hr$43–$84
  • MerckRahway, NJ · 2 postings$59.52/ hr$46–$73

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

2What they are offering now

Low$43Median$63.77High$84

7 CRA postings with published pay in North Carolina, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 7 CRA roles

  1. (Senior) Clinical Research AssociatePermanent
    $90k–$175k/ year
    IQVIA · Durham, NC · posted 6 days ago
  2. (Senior) Clinical Research AssociatePermanent
    $90k–$175k/ year
    IQVIA · Durham, NC · posted 14 days ago

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