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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for clinical trials specialists in the United States. Clinical trials specialist positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for clinical trials specialists.We wanted to look at the best states for clinical trials specialists -- where there are plenty of clinical trials specialist jobs to go around and clinical trials specialists get paid what they deserve during every phase of their career.
We figured that the best places for clinical trials specialist jobs has three things everyone would agree on. There would be high annual wages, good career prospects (no matter what phase of the career you are in), and a lot of job opportunities.We found that Washington is the best state for clinical trials specialist jobs, whereas Indiana is the worst.
10 best states for clinical trials specialists in 2026
1. Washington
Total clinical trials specialist jobs: 1,273 Average annual salary: $99,386 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $163,000 Location Quotient: 1.32
2. Massachusetts
Total clinical trials specialist jobs: 1,551 Average annual salary: $97,586 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $156,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
3. New York
Total clinical trials specialist jobs: 2,233 Average annual salary: $94,671 Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $152,000 Location Quotient: 1.32
4. New Jersey
Total clinical trials specialist jobs: 1,192 Average annual salary: $94,197 Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $151,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
5. Arizona
Total clinical trials specialist jobs: 977 Average annual salary: $83,434 Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $133,000 Location Quotient: 1.27
6. Oregon
Total clinical trials specialist jobs: 669 Average annual salary: $83,574 Lowest 10 percent earn: $51,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $136,000 Location Quotient: 1.23
7. California
Total clinical trials specialist jobs: 3,428 Average annual salary: $103,483 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $165,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
8. Vermont
Total clinical trials specialist jobs: 97 Average annual salary: $85,199 Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $137,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
9. Rhode Island
Total clinical trials specialist jobs: 198 Average annual salary: $77,766 Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $124,000 Location Quotient: 1.24
10. Maine
Total clinical trials specialist jobs: 230 Average annual salary: $76,400 Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $122,000 Location Quotient: 1.32
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Detailed list of the best states for a clinical trials specialist
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $99,386 | $60,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,273 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $97,586 | $60,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,551 |
| 3 | New York | $94,671 | $58,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,233 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $94,197 | $58,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,192 |
| 5 | Arizona | $83,434 | $52,000 | 7,016,270 | 977 |
| 6 | Oregon | $83,574 | $51,000 | 4,142,776 | 669 |
| 7 | California | $103,483 | $64,000 | 39,536,653 | 3,428 |
| 8 | Vermont | $85,199 | $52,000 | 623,657 | 97 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $77,766 | $48,000 | 1,059,639 | 198 |
| 10 | Maine | $76,400 | $47,000 | 1,335,907 | 230 |
| 11 | Nevada | $80,616 | $49,000 | 2,998,039 | 258 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $92,437 | $57,000 | 1,342,795 | 131 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $82,214 | $49,000 | 5,576,606 | 759 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $83,414 | $51,000 | 693,972 | 274 |
| 15 | Delaware | $80,420 | $49,000 | 961,939 | 160 |
| 16 | Illinois | $80,369 | $48,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,454 |
| 17 | Florida | $75,487 | $46,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,537 |
| 18 | Montana | $75,798 | $44,000 | 1,050,493 | 161 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $85,594 | $64,000 | 1,427,538 | 114 |
| 20 | Idaho | $79,229 | $47,000 | 1,716,943 | 155 |
| 21 | Iowa | $75,774 | $45,000 | 3,145,711 | 406 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $71,557 | $43,000 | 5,795,483 | 738 |
| 23 | Michigan | $73,169 | $44,000 | 9,962,311 | 876 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $72,654 | $44,000 | 2,088,070 | 238 |
| 25 | Connecticut | $72,043 | $44,000 | 3,588,184 | 535 |
| 26 | Georgia | $75,493 | $46,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,106 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $69,466 | $42,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,393 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $69,243 | $41,000 | 579,315 | 80 |
| 29 | Virginia | $75,247 | $46,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,111 |
| 30 | Colorado | $74,019 | $44,000 | 5,607,154 | 701 |
| 31 | Oklahoma | $72,049 | $44,000 | 3,930,864 | 342 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $67,443 | $40,000 | 869,666 | 144 |
| 33 | North Dakota | $68,038 | $40,000 | 755,393 | 125 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $67,883 | $41,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,650 |
| 35 | Texas | $68,998 | $42,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,695 |
| 36 | Maryland | $68,664 | $42,000 | 6,052,177 | 914 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $66,328 | $40,000 | 4,684,333 | 453 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $65,766 | $40,000 | 1,815,857 | 197 |
| 39 | Ohio | $68,682 | $41,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,130 |
| 40 | Utah | $65,508 | $39,000 | 3,101,833 | 443 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $63,894 | $39,000 | 6,715,984 | 751 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $67,809 | $41,000 | 2,984,100 | 155 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $65,397 | $39,000 | 1,920,076 | 261 |
| 44 | Alaska | $66,044 | $42,000 | 739,795 | 95 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $61,202 | $37,000 | 3,004,279 | 304 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $61,298 | $37,000 | 4,454,189 | 422 |
| 47 | Kansas | $61,888 | $37,000 | 2,913,123 | 343 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $62,046 | $38,000 | 5,024,369 | 423 |
| 49 | Alabama | $60,435 | $37,000 | 4,874,747 | 381 |
| 50 | Missouri | $60,159 | $36,000 | 6,113,532 | 658 |
| 51 | Indiana | $59,111 | $35,000 | 6,666,818 | 686 |
Highest paying states for clinical trials specialists
| Rank | State | Avg. Clinical Trials Specialist Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $99,386 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $97,586 |
| 3 | New York | $94,671 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $94,197 |
| 5 | Arizona | $83,434 |
| 6 | Oregon | $83,574 |
| 7 | California | $103,483 |
| 8 | Vermont | $85,199 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $77,766 |
| 10 | Maine | $76,400 |
| 11 | Nevada | $80,616 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $92,437 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $82,214 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $83,414 |
| 15 | Delaware | $80,420 |
| 16 | Illinois | $80,369 |
| 17 | Florida | $75,487 |
| 18 | Montana | $75,798 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $85,594 |
| 20 | Idaho | $79,229 |
| 21 | Iowa | $75,774 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $71,557 |
| 23 | Michigan | $73,169 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $72,654 |
| 25 | Connecticut | $72,043 |
| 26 | Georgia | $75,493 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $69,466 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $69,243 |
| 29 | Virginia | $75,247 |
| 30 | Colorado | $74,019 |
| 31 | Oklahoma | $72,049 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $67,443 |
| 33 | North Dakota | $68,038 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $67,883 |
| 35 | Texas | $68,998 |
| 36 | Maryland | $68,664 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $66,328 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $65,766 |
| 39 | Ohio | $68,682 |
| 40 | Utah | $65,508 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $63,894 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $67,809 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $65,397 |
| 44 | Alaska | $66,044 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $61,202 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $61,298 |
| 47 | Kansas | $61,888 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $62,046 |
| 49 | Alabama | $60,435 |
| 50 | Missouri | $60,159 |
| 51 | Indiana | $59,111 |
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Updated January 8, 2025