TX · Austin · Updated October 15, 2026

Clinical Research Associate jobs in Austin, TX

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What your pay buys in Austin

  • Overall prices in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% above the U.S. average (index 120.4).

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.

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Texas

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

Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Texas state guide

Other healthcare roles in Austin

Austin city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

Do I need a Texas license to work in Austin as a clinical research associate?

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

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

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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.

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