Clinical Data Managers

Clinical data managers earned an average salary of $80,705 in 2024, according to PayScale.com. The lowest paid 10 percent earned $54,000 or less, and the top 10 percent averaged $115,000 or more per year.

Data scientists earned median annual salaries of $108,020 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Their salaries ranged from $61,070 to $184,090 or more. Those who worked for scientific research and development services firms averaged $131,060 per year, while those who were employed by management, scientific, and technical consulting services firms earned about $116,050 annually.

Employment benefits usually include health insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and a profit sharing or retirement plan. PayScale.com reports that clinical data managers earned bonuses in 2024 that ranged from $1,000 to $15,000 a year, and annual profit sharing that ranged from $613 to $11,000. Some companies provide reimbursement to clinical data managers who complete continuing education classes and certification programs.