Careers · Clinical Research Coordinators · Illinois
Clinical Research Coordinators in Illinois
Clinical research coordinators plan and direct the activities of research teams working on clinical trials and studies. They ensure projects follow established protocols, manage data collection, and analyze results In Illinois the median pay is $159,670 a year, 5% below the national median of $167,220.
$159,670median pay in Illinois, per year
$115,190–$208,440middle half earn
2,810employed in Illinois
$167,220U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Illinois
61open roles like this on employer career sites, 1 in Illinois or remote
7employers hiring
45posted in the last 7 days
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What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCoordinationCritical ThinkingMonitoringSocial Perceptiveness
Knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageAdministrativeMedicine and DentistryAdministration and ManagementBiology
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Clinical Research Coordinators.
Licenses and training in Illinois
Clinical Research Coordinators pay in other states
Massachusetts · $267,290Connecticut · $210,670California · $210,230New Jersey · $207,030Washington · $182,480North Carolina · $173,870Maryland · $168,620District of Columbia · $156,730Kansas · $153,820Colorado · $152,730
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O*NET-SOC 11-9121.01. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.