Clinical Research Associate salary in North Carolina
The median clinical research associate pay in North Carolina is $63.77 per hour, about $132,642 a year, based on 7 postings from 1 employer. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 7roles with published pay
- $63.77median pay per hour
- $43–$84typical published range
- 1employers hiring
Pay percentiles in North Carolina
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60.13 | $125,075 |
| 25th percentile | $62.72 | $130,447 |
| Median | $63.77 | $132,642 |
| 75th percentile | $63.77 | $132,642 |
| 90th percentile | $67.36 | $140,105 |
Pay by city in North Carolina
| City | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | 7 | $63.77 | $132,642 |
Pay by employer in North Carolina
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| IQVIA | 7 | $63.77 | $132,642 |
Compare with other states
| State | Median / hour | vs North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $67.36 | +6% |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
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Common questions
How much does a clinical research associate make in North Carolina?
The median is $63.77 per hour, about $132,642 a year, across 7 postings with published pay in North Carolina. The middle half of postings fall between $63 and $64 per hour.
Who pays clinical research associates the most in North Carolina?
1 employer published pay for this role in North Carolina. The highest median is at IQVIA.
What do clinical research associates get paid at other employers in the US?
- IQVIADurham, NC$63.77/hr
- IQVIAOverland Park, KS$67.36/hr
- IQVIACarlsbad, CA$63.77/hr
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- 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
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