Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Researcher make in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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Industry

$59,846 / yrTotal Pay
$55,268 / yrBase Pay
$4,578 / yrAdditional Pay

$59,846

 / yr
$36K$100K
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The estimated total pay for a Researcher is $59,846 per year in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area, with an average salary of $55,268 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 $4,578 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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For Researcher in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Some related job titles are Research Analyst Salaries with median pay of $74,037, Research Engineer Salaries with median pay of $146,858, User Experience Researcher Salaries with median pay of $95,197, Research Associate Salaries with median pay of $70,704.

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University of Minnesota
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$63,249

 / yr

$58,213

 / yr

$107,774

 / yr

$97,670

 / yr

$76

 / hr

$81,722

 / yr

$58,858

 / yr

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$127,376

 / yr

$7,534

 / mo

$107,432

 / yr

$111,569

 / yr

$5,724

 / mo

$10,282

 / mo

$65,297

 / yr

$64

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$33

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$119,164

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Top Paying Industries

For a Researcher in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

The top paying industry for a Researcher in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is Education with a median total pay of $63,249.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • EducationEducation$63,249

    0% Lower than other industries

Education

The top paying company in Education for Researcher is University of Minnesota.

University of MinnesotaUniversity of Minnesota$63,249/yr

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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.

How does the Researcher salary in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN compare to the national average salary in US for the same job?

The average salary for a Researcher in US is $67,477 per year based on 4,076 salary contributions, which is 15.27% more than the salary for a Researcher in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Researcher gets the highest compensation are UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, Millennium Management LLC and Fidelity Management and Research LLC. Bigger companies typically pay 22.43% less than smaller companies for a Researcher.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Undergraduate Researcher

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Researcher

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Researcher

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$75,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Researcher

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 15+ years

$54,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

15+ years
2 days ago
Researcher

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$80,000

/yr

$75K | $5K

Submitted 3 days ago

4-6 years
3 days ago
Researcher

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$60,000

/yr

Submitted 5 days ago

1-3 years
5 days ago
Researcher 6

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$62,000

/yr

Submitted 5 days ago

4-6 years
5 days ago
Undergraduate Student Researcher

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$14

/hr

Submitted 6 days ago

1-3 years
6 days ago
Undergraduate Researcher

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$13

/hr

Submitted 6 days ago

1-3 years
6 days ago

Researcher pay FAQ in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

The average salary for a Researcher is $55,268 per year in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Salaries estimates are based on 8452 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Researcher employees in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN.

The highest salary for a Researcher in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is $91,518 per year.

The lowest salary for a Researcher in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is $33,377 per year.

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