WA · Kirkland · Updated October 15, 2026

Clinical Research Associate jobs in Kirkland, WA

1 open role with published pay is listed for Kirkland and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Kirkland.

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What your pay buys in Kirkland

  • Overall prices in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue run 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.3).

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
Redmond, WA4 mi—82,195
Bothell, WA5 mi—51,770

Clinical Research Associate jobs in Washington · Clinical Research Associate jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Washington

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

Washington 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.

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Other healthcare roles in Kirkland

Kirkland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

Who is hiring clinical research associates in Kirkland?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Kirkland.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Kirkland as a clinical research associate?

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

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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.

3Open now: 1 CRA roles

  1. SCTx Clinical Research Associate I or IIPermanent
    $73k–$110k/ year
    Seattle Children's · Seattle, WA · posted 14 days ago

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