Explore jobs
Find specific jobs
Explore careers
Explore professions
Best companies
Explore companies
Job outlook for research compliance specialists in the United States
Are research compliance specialist jobs in demand?
Research compliance specialist job and salary trends over time
Research compliance specialist jobs over time
Research compliance specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 110 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 112 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 99 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 88 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 83 | 0.00% |
Average research compliance specialist salary over time
Research compliance specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,055 | $23.58 | +6.8% |
| 2024 | $45,911 | $22.07 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | $44,048 | $21.18 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $42,309 | $20.34 | --0.7% |
| 2021 | $42,621 | $20.49 | --0.3% |
Research compliance specialist jobs by state
Most common states for research compliance specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 214 | 31% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 204 | 21% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 128 | 21% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,260 | 18% |
| 5 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 729 | 18% |
| 6 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 103 | 18% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 946 | 17% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 231 | 17% |
| 9 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 181 | 17% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 912 | 16% |
| 11 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 308 | 16% |
| 12 | California | 39,536,653 | 5,793 | 15% |
| 13 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,255 | 15% |
| 14 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 482 | 15% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 462 | 15% |
| 16 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 133 | 15% |
| 17 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 111 | 15% |
| 18 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,734 | 14% |
| 19 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 887 | 13% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 137 | 13% |
Most common cities for research compliance specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boca Raton | 1 | 1% | $47,844 |
| 2 | Fullerton | 1 | 1% | $59,789 |
| 3 | Sioux Falls | 1 | 1% | $50,789 |
| 4 | Waterbury | 1 | 1% | $56,040 |
| 5 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $55,692 |
| 6 | Glendale | 1 | 0% | $56,418 |
| 7 | San Jose | 1 | 0% | $63,741 |
Research Compliance Specialist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of research compliance specialist experts
Rowan University
The Ohio State University at Lima
North Carolina Central University
Lasell University
Forsyth County, Georgia
Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.
Assistant ProfessorRowan University
Department of Language, Literacy and Sociocultural education
How would you rate the starting salaries for Research Compliance Specialists, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.: Educators are not paid nearly enough. However, working in a state with strong teachers' unions helps to ensure a starting salary that recent graduates can live off of and growth opportunities, albeit modest, over their careers.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Research Compliance Specialists to find work opportunities?
Leah Herner-Patnode: Usually, urban areas of bigger cities and southern states, such as North Carolina, have many openings. Maine, Florida, California, Hawaii, Washington, and Texas are the most open positions.
Elisha Blankson
Program Director NCCU, Assistant ProfessorNorth Carolina Central University
Communication Disorders Department
What type of skills will young Research Compliance Specialists need?
Elisha Blankson: Graduates will need a skill set about the field in which they received training and additional skills useful to the job market. For example, with the changing demographics in the United States, extra skills in information technology and foreign languages will be a plus when entering the job market.
Dr. Deirdre Donovan
Associate Professor of Mathematics, Program Chair for Mathematics and Data ScienceLasell University
Mathematics Department
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Research Compliance Specialists to find work opportunities?
Dr. Deirdre Donovan: Whether this question asks about physical locations, or online locations, or the economy sectors: to answer all of those, the key is analytics. Most industries turn to data to make decisions that will only grow to help manage pandemic related challenges. Every sector of the economy is using data to guide decisions. Young graduates bring fresh ideas and skills to every problem presented. The key for young grads is networking anywhere and everywhere, ensuring one's value is seen by hiring managers.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Research Compliance Specialists to find work opportunities?
Donna Kukarola: This one, not so sure of, the southeast continues to see options as well as mid-western states.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Research Compliance Specialists?
Donna Kukarola: The procurement field is an opportunity; each day will have its own set of challenges and opportunities. Obtaining the right item/service at the right time, at the right price, is not all that procurement does. They are strategic members, sourcing, timing, keeping up with trends, laws, best practices, and advising that the resource desired is already available!
This year, entering the workforce will be different for many interviews to be held electronically - even, perhaps, teleworking when they get the job. Training is a bit more of a challenge then, and it can be hard to get a real feel of the "attitude." Keeping an open mind and being flexible is a must; during this pandemic, we have all had to learn how to do our jobs differently and navigate our careers.