Job title
Clinical Research Associate H-1B Salaries
254 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $67k.
Median base
$67k
Middle 50%
$59k–$80k
Filings
254
Top sponsor
Northwestern University
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 1 | $64k |
| FY2025 | 31 | $72k |
| FY2024 | 25 | $63k |
| FY2023 | 11 | $64k |
| FY2022 | 27 | $72k |
| FY2021 | 24 | $69k |
| FY2020 | 19 | $68k |
| FY2019 | 23 | $79k |
| FY2018 | 22 | $72k |
| FY2017 | 43 | $62k |
| FY2016 | 28 | $65k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Clinical Research Associate
- Northwestern University41 · $62k
- Biorasi18 · $62k
- Biopharma Informatic16 · $56k
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai7 · $63k
- Washington University6 · $62k
- United Pharma Technologies5 · $70k
- Ppd Development L P5 · $79k
- Illinois Institute of Technology5 · $36k
- University of South Florida4 · $42k
- Washington University in ST Louis4 · $52k
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Clinical Research Associate?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Clinical Research Associate is $67k (FY2026), from 254 filings. The middle 50% earn between $59k and $80k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Clinical Research Associates?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Clinical Research Associate are Northwestern University, Biorasi, Biopharma Informatic.
- Where are most H-1B Clinical Research Associate jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Clinical Research Associate roles are Chicago, IL, Miami, FL, Houston, TX.
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