How much does a Clinical Research Nurse make in the United States? The average Clinical Research Nurse salary in the United States is $96,626 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $86,424 and $107,373. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Clinical Research Nurse

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Christus Health - SANTA FE , NM
Description. POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient po
- 14 days ago
Christus Health - SANTA FE , NM
Description. POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient po
- 30 days ago
Christus Health - SANTA FE , NM
Description. POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient po
- 13 days ago
Christus Health - SANTA FE , NM
Description. POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient po
- 30 days ago
Christus Health - SANTA FE , NM
Description. The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on
- 30 days ago
Christus Health - LA CIENGA , NM
Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient pop
- 21 days ago

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
86424
107373
96626

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
86508
107554
96800
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Clinical Research Nurse in the United States. The base salary for Clinical Research Nurse ranges from $86,424 to $107,373 with the average base salary of $96,626. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $86,508 to $107,554 with the average total cash compensation of $96,800.

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Skills associated with Clinical Research Nurse: Billing, Design, Patient Care

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