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Clinical Research Coordinators in California

Clinical Research Coordinators in California

Thinking about a career as a Clinical Research Coordinators in California? Below are the key facts. Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. Excludes “Computer and Information Systems Managers” (11-3021) and “Architecture and Engineering Managers” (11-9041).

$204,100 Median Annual Wage (California)
$110,931 National Median Annual Wage
14,120 California Employment
Considerable Preparation Needed Typical Preparation

What do Clinical Research Coordinators Make in California?

The clinical research coordinators working in California, the typical annual salary is $204,100 per year (or roughly $98.13/hour).

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $121,420 $58.37
25th percentile $159,020 $76.45
Median (50th) $204,100 $98.13
75th percentile n/a n/a
90th percentile n/a n/a
Salary ranges for Clinical Research Coordinators in California

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in California nationwide is 1.20, suggesting that clinical research coordinators are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, clinical research coordinators earn a median of $110,931 per year ($53.33/hour), exceeding the California median.

Clinical Research Coordinators earnings in California vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 491,897 clinical research coordinators nationwide. In California alone, around 14,120 people work in this role. That puts the state above the typical state, which employs around 680 clinical research coordinators.

Clinical Research Coordinators in California vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Clinical Research Coordinators

Top California Metros for Clinical Research Coordinators

These are the California metros with the most clinical research coordinators in California.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA 5,160 $222,840
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA 2,630 $199,590
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 2,620 $171,620
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,100 $221,480
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA 650 $161,820
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 250 $160,370
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 170 $184,720
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA 100 n/a
Fresno, CA 90 $141,800
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 80 $144,280
Vallejo, CA 80 $162,070
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA 60 $191,880
Bakersfield-Delano, CA 50 $160,300
Salinas, CA 40 $157,160

Top States for Clinical Research Coordinators Employment

View the states that employ the most clinical research coordinators work.

State Number Employed
California 14,120
New Jersey 9,010
Massachusetts 8,880
Texas 7,480
North Carolina 6,750
Pennsylvania 6,730
Maryland 5,020
New York 4,580
Florida 4,330
Illinois 3,100
Washington 3,070
Michigan 1,700
District of Columbia 1,650
Georgia 1,610
Colorado 1,480
Minnesota 1,470
Oregon 1,440
Virginia 1,440
Indiana 1,360
Utah 1,150

Highest-Paying States for Clinical Research Coordinators

These states pay the most for clinical research coordinators.

State Annual Median Salary
Massachusetts $218,800
California $204,100
New Jersey $202,310
Connecticut $179,170
Washington $178,270
North Carolina $167,430
District of Columbia $164,650
Maryland $162,610
Illinois $158,690
Kansas $158,100

Skills

The most important clinical research coordinators skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Active Listening  4.0 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Writing  4.0 / 5
0
5
Speaking  3.9 / 5
0
5
Coordination  3.9 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  3.8 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Customer and Personal Service  4.3 / 5
0
5
English Language  3.8 / 5
0
5
Administrative  3.7 / 5
0
5
Medicine and Dentistry  3.2 / 5
0
5
Administration and Management  3.0 / 5
0
5
Biology  3.0 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Top abilities for clinical research coordinators, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Deductive Reasoning  4.0 / 5
0
5
Written Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5
Problem Sensitivity  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

  • Schedule subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as required by study protocols.
  • Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performing electrocardiograms.
  • Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of medical records, or discussions with physicians and nurses.
  • Prepare study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
  • Inform patients or caregivers about study aspects and outcomes to be expected.
  • Record adverse event and side effect data and confer with investigators regarding the reporting of events to oversight agencies.
  • Monitor study activities to ensure compliance with protocols and with all relevant local, federal, and state regulatory and institutional polices.
  • Oversee subject enrollment to ensure that informed consent is properly obtained and documented.
  • Maintain required records of study activity including case report forms, drug dispensation records, or regulatory forms.
  • Identify protocol problems, inform investigators of problems, or assist in problem resolution efforts, such as protocol revisions.
  • Review proposed study protocols to evaluate factors such as sample collection processes, data management plans, or potential subject risks.
  • Collaborate with investigators to prepare presentations or reports of clinical study procedures, results, and conclusions.

Work Activities

  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Getting Information
  • Working with Computers
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Scheduling Work and Activities
  • Performing Administrative Activities
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: IBM SPSS Statistics, Microsoft Access In-demand technologies: Clinical trial management software

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

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Also Known As

Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Data Coordinator, Clinical Manager, Clinical Program Coordinator, Clinical Program Manager, Clinical Project Manager, Clinical Research Administrator, Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Research Director, Clinical Research Manager, Clinical Research Monitor, Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator, Clinical Study Manager, Clinical Trial Coordinator, Clinical Trial Manager.

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