Clinical Research Coordinators
Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.
SOC: 11-9121.01
Common Job Titles
Clinical Program ManagerClinical Research CoordinatorClinical Trial ManagerResearch Coordinator
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Clinical Research Coordinators (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
100,870
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $79,830 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $239,200+ |
| Workers on average earn | $173,500 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Customer and Personal Service4.3/5
- English Language3.8/5
- Administrative3.7/5
- Medicine and Dentistry3.2/5
- Administration and Management3.0/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
IBM SPSS StatisticsMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft WordPythonRSASThe MathWorks MATLAB
Technology Skills
5AM Glassbox Translational ResearchBudgeting softwareClearTrialClinical data management system CDMSClinical trial management softwareDZS Software Solutions ClinPlusDrug coding softwareElectronic data capture EDC software
Tools & Equipment
Digital video equipmentLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesPersonal computersPhotocopiersSmartphones