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Job outlook for clinical trials associates in the United States
Clinical trials associate job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected clinical trials associate job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 4,600 new jobs for clinical trials associates are projected over the next decade.
Clinical trials associate salaries have increased 15% for clinical trials associates in the last 5 years.
There are over 4,373 clinical trials associates currently employed in the United States.
There are 55,487 active clinical trials associate job openings in the US.
The average clinical trials associate salary is $74,952.
Are clinical trials associate jobs in demand?
Clinical trials associate job and salary trends over time
Clinical trials associate jobs over time
Clinical trials associate job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,373 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 4,438 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,961 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,525 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,288 | 0.00% |
Average clinical trials associate salary over time
Clinical trials associate salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $74,952 | $36.03 | +6.8% |
| 2025 | $70,149 | $33.73 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $67,301 | $32.36 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | $64,644 | $31.08 | --0.7% |
| 2022 | $65,123 | $31.31 | --0.3% |
Clinical trials associate jobs by state
Most common states for clinical trials associates
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 224 | 32% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,251 | 18% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 164 | 15% |
| 4 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 191 | 14% |
| 5 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 972 | 13% |
| 6 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 450 | 13% |
| 7 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 504 | 12% |
| 8 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 122 | 12% |
| 9 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 106 | 12% |
| 10 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 91 | 12% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 661 | 11% |
| 12 | Delaware | 961,939 | 106 | 11% |
| 13 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 2,070 | 10% |
| 14 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,245 | 10% |
| 15 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 937 | 10% |
| 16 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 685 | 10% |
| 17 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 566 | 10% |
| 18 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 313 | 10% |
| 19 | Vermont | 623,657 | 64 | 10% |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,186 | 9% |
Most common cities for clinical trials associates
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | 4 | 14% | $62,045 |
| 2 | Juneau | 4 | 12% | $71,078 |
| 3 | Dover | 4 | 11% | $80,818 |
| 4 | Annapolis | 4 | 10% | $81,455 |
| 5 | Hartford | 4 | 3% | $72,695 |
| 6 | Lansing | 4 | 3% | $72,965 |
| 7 | Springfield | 4 | 3% | $76,414 |
| 8 | Baton Rouge | 4 | 2% | $66,755 |
| 9 | Des Moines | 4 | 2% | $55,884 |
| 10 | Little Rock | 4 | 2% | $61,459 |
| 11 | Montgomery | 4 | 2% | $60,858 |
| 12 | Tallahassee | 4 | 2% | $80,173 |
| 13 | Boston | 5 | 1% | $96,045 |
| 14 | Indianapolis | 5 | 1% | $58,982 |
| 15 | Atlanta | 4 | 1% | $75,594 |
| 16 | Denver | 4 | 1% | $64,782 |
| 17 | Sacramento | 4 | 1% | $112,746 |
| 18 | Phoenix | 4 | 0% | $76,645 |
Clinical Trials Associate job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of clinical trials associate experts
University of Minnesota Medical School
Sharolyn Kawakami-Schulz Ph.D.
Director, Office of Professional DevelopmentUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
Biomedical Graduate Research, Education & Training (BGREAT)
What's a day at work look like for a Clinical Trials Associate?
Sharolyn Kawakami-Schulz Ph.D.: As the workforce continues to adapt to restrictions resulting from the pandemic, graduates can expect to find more workplaces discussing hybrid workdays, with a combination of in person and work from home activity. In some sectors, the pandemic has demonstrated that remote work can be a new normal. As graduates work across various sectors and in a variety of types of roles, each person's day will look different. However, flexibility and adaptability will continue to be key skills for success.
What technical skills for a Clinical Trials Associate stand out to employers?
Sharolyn Kawakami-Schulz Ph.D.: Graduates who possess certain technical skills should be sure to demonstrate in their job documents how those skills meet the needs of an employer. However, more than any particular technical skill, graduates will need to demonstrate their ability to continue to learn and adapt. Communication skills - written, oral, and to various audiences - will continue to be key in their ability to succeed and do well in all sectors.