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Job outlook for junior clinical research associates in the United States
Are junior clinical research associate jobs in demand?
Junior clinical research associate job and salary trends over time
Junior clinical research associate jobs over time
Junior clinical research associate job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 11 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 10 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 9 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 8 | 0.00% |
Average junior clinical research associate salary over time
Junior clinical research associate salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $59,820 | $28.76 | +6.8% |
| 2025 | $55,986 | $26.92 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $53,714 | $25.82 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | $51,593 | $24.80 | --0.7% |
| 2022 | $51,975 | $24.99 | --0.3% |
Junior clinical research associate jobs by state
Most common states for junior clinical research associates
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 384 | 55% |
| 2 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 284 | 27% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 160 | 26% |
| 4 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 1,013 | 24% |
| 5 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 303 | 23% |
| 6 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 176 | 23% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,848 | 22% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,189 | 21% |
| 9 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 647 | 21% |
| 10 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 219 | 21% |
| 11 | Delaware | 961,939 | 204 | 21% |
| 12 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 183 | 21% |
| 13 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,826 | 20% |
| 14 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,122 | 20% |
| 15 | California | 39,536,653 | 7,676 | 19% |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,399 | 19% |
| 17 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 361 | 19% |
| 18 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,256 | 18% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 651 | 18% |
| 20 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 237 | 18% |
Most common cities for junior clinical research associates
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $68,403 |
Junior Clinical Research Associate job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of junior clinical research associate experts
Morehouse School of Medicine
McMurry University
Dr. DeQuan Smith
Assistant Director, Graduate Education & Career ConnectionsMorehouse School of Medicine
Division of Graduate Education in Biomedical Sciences
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Junior Clinical Research Associates?
Dr. DeQuan Smith: What we are experiencing now is the most uncertain workforce since the Great Depression of the 1930s. In the coming months, new graduates by the thousands will enter the workforce eager to make their mark on the world. For graduates across the nation, many will enter their new careers remotely forcing them to adapt to new ways of learning and working post pandemic. It is increasingly important now that future graduates begin to construct a "Game Plan". I highly encourage graduates to explore alternative forms of networking, communicating their skillsets, and strategies diversifying themselves from the competition of the workforce. Graduates should also consider high demand careers where their transferable skillsets can make a significant contribution in fields such as: Biotechnology, Health Informatics, Data Science and other related careers within the scientific and technological fields. The coronavirus will have an unprecedented impact on our graduates; however, this provides an opportunity for our graduates to emerge as better thinkers, stronger communicators, and more agile leaders.
Daniel Patten Ph.D.
Assistant ProfessorMcMurry University
Department of Sociology and Criminology
What technical skills for a Junior Clinical Research Associate stand out to employers?
Daniel Patten Ph.D.: My answer for #2 leads to this one. There are many skills desired in this new workplace. Getting technologically savvy is certainly good advice for future graduates. It probably was good advice before COVID but it is crucial now. Some of the most important skills employers looked for before COVID are still important and even accentuated under COVID. For example, written communication and oral skills were always desirable. However, with COVID, written communication skills might be even more important. Some of the conversations people might have had in the office are now being had over email. This change increases the importance of writing and in some cases decreases the importance of oral communication. Individuals who found themselves anxious to give compelling presentations might find some solace in making an online presentation. Vice versa might be true of some persuasive speakers. Regardless, communication skills are highly sought after by employers of all fields and have heightened importance in an age of isolation.
Something not entirely related to COVID but definitely a sought after skill is the ability to work well within a diverse group of people. This is a skill where I think sociology graduates have an advantage. Our nation is getting more diverse and future workers need to be able to thrive within that diversity. Sociology dedicates a lot of time to exploring race, gender, social class, sexuality, and national origin among many other societal hierarchies and how they influence people's thoughts and behavior. These insights are invaluable for a worker in the 21st century.