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$40,047
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Graduate Research Assistant is $40,047 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $37,657 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,390 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Top Paying Companies
For a Graduate Research Assistant in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Graduate Research Assistant in United States. Employers include Zivaro, NSF and Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Top Paying Companies
For Graduate Research Assistant in United States
| 1 | Zivaro | $62,467 | |
| 2 | NSF | $56,627 | |
| 3 | Los Alamos National Laboratory | $55,002 | |
| 4 | SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory | $54,953 | |
| 5 | Ames Laboratory | $53,771 | |
| 6 | Fermilab | $53,423 | |
| 7 | National Renewable Energy Lab | $50,981 | |
| 8 | Oak Ridge National Laboratory | $49,114 | |
| 9 | State of Maryland | $47,675 | |
| 10 | National High Magnetic Field Lab | $45,733 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Graduate Research Assistant in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Graduate Research Assistant in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $62,467, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $53,771, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $50,981, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $45,733, and Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $44,453.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$53,771
40% Higher than other industries
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What is the pay outlook for Research & Science?
Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.
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Graduate Research Assistant pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Graduate Research Assistant is $37,657 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Graduate Research Assistant salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 44497 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Graduate Research Assistant employees.
The highest salary for a Graduate Research Assistant in United States is $52,694 per year.
The lowest salary for a Graduate Research Assistant in United States is $26,912 per year.
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