How much does a Psychology Research Assistant make?

Updated Oct 29, 2023

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Total Pay Range
$45K - $66K/yr
Base Pay
$42K - $61K/yr
Additional Pay
$3K - $5K/yr

$54K

/yr
$45K$66K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Psychology Research Assistant is $54,263 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $50,725 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 $3,539 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.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $45K-$66K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Research Assistant

$53,982 /yr
Research Assistant
$79,789 /yr
Senior Research Assistant
$85,951 /yr
Research Assistant IV
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What is the total pay trajectory for Research Assistant?

Job TitleSalary
Research Assistant$53,982 /yr
Senior Research Assistant$79,789 /yr
Research Assistant IV$85,951 /yr
Total Pay Trajectory

For Research Assistant

$53,982 /yr
Research Assistant
$79,789 /yr
Senior Research Assistant
$85,951 /yr
Research Assistant IV
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What is the total pay trajectory for Research Assistant?

Job TitleSalary
Research Assistant$53,982 /yr
Senior Research Assistant$79,789 /yr
Research Assistant IV$85,951 /yr

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UNC Chapel Hill
4.1
Psychology Research AssistantSee 2 salaries from all locations

$21

 / hr
Kyo
3.4
Psychology Research AssistantSee 2 salaries from all locations

$21

 / hr
City of Henderson, Neveda
3.8
Research Assistant (Psychology)See 1 salaries from all locations

$34

 / hr
University of Minnesota
4.2
Psychology Research AssistantSee 1 salaries from all locations

$41,998

 / yr
Citi
3.9
Psychology Research AssistantSee 1 salaries from all locations

$74,635

 / yr
Brown University
4.4
Psychology Research AssistantSee 1 salaries from all locations

$21

 / hr
Brigham Young University Hawaii
4.2
Psychology Research AssistantSee 1 salaries from all locations

$20

 / hr

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University of Pittsburgh
3.9
Psychology Research AssistantSee 1 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr
MediaScience
2.7
Psychology Research AssistantSee 1 salaries from all locations

$23

 / hr
The Yellin Center
4
Psychology Research AssistantSee 1 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr
NYU (New York University)
4.3
Psychology Research AssistantSee 1 salaries from all locations

$25

 / hr
Boston University
4.2
Psychology Research AssistantSee 1 salaries from all locations

$21

 / hr
Brown University
4.4
Research Assistant (Psychology)See 1 salaries from all locations

$61,636

 / yr
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
4.2
Psychology Research AssistantSee 1 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
2.8
Psychology Research AssistantSee 1 salaries from all locations

$20

 / hr
Florida State University
4.3
Psychology Research AssistantSee 1 salaries from all locations

$37,655

 / yr
University of Southern California
4.3
Psychology Research AssistantSee 1 salaries from all locations

$22

 / hr
Regional Mental Health Center
2.9
Psychology Research AssistantSee 1 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
3.6
Psychology Research AssistantSee 1 salaries from all locations

$4,097

 / mo
Wellesley College
4.3
Psychology Research AssistantSee 1 salaries from all locations

$20

 / hr
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Psychology Research Assistant Salaries

Job TitleSalary
UNC Chapel Hill Psychology Research Assistant salaries - 2 salaries reported$21/hr
Kyo Psychology Research Assistant salaries - 2 salaries reported$21/hr
City of Henderson, Neveda Research Assistant (Psychology) salaries - 1 salaries reported$34/hr
University of Minnesota Psychology Research Assistant salaries - 1 salaries reported$41,998/yr
Citi Psychology Research Assistant salaries - 1 salaries reported$74,635/yr
Brown University Psychology Research Assistant salaries - 1 salaries reported$21/hr
Brigham Young University Hawaii Psychology Research Assistant salaries - 1 salaries reported$20/hr
University of Pittsburgh Psychology Research Assistant salaries - 1 salaries reported$19/hr
MediaScience Psychology Research Assistant salaries - 1 salaries reported$23/hr
The Yellin Center Psychology Research Assistant salaries - 1 salaries reported$19/hr
NYU (New York University) Psychology Research Assistant salaries - 1 salaries reported$25/hr
Boston University Psychology Research Assistant salaries - 1 salaries reported$21/hr
Brown University Research Assistant (Psychology) salaries - 1 salaries reported$61,636/yr
Hobart and William Smith Colleges Psychology Research Assistant salaries - 1 salaries reported$19/hr
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center Psychology Research Assistant salaries - 1 salaries reported$20/hr
Florida State University Psychology Research Assistant salaries - 1 salaries reported$37,655/yr
University of Southern California Psychology Research Assistant salaries - 1 salaries reported$22/hr
Regional Mental Health Center Psychology Research Assistant salaries - 1 salaries reported$19/hr
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Psychology Research Assistant salaries - 1 salaries reported$4,097/mo
Wellesley College Psychology Research Assistant salaries - 1 salaries reported$20/hr
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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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Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Undergraduate Research Assistant

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$30,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Research Assistant

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$3,500

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Research Assistant

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$20

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Research Assistant

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$2,400

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Research Aide

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$13

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Undergraduate Research Assistant

United States of America

 | <1 year

$11

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Research Assistant

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$21

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Undergraduate Research Assistant

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Research Assistant

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Psychology Research Assistant pay FAQ

The average salary for a Psychology Research Assistant is $54,263 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 28 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Psychology Research Assistant employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Psychology Research Assistant in United States is $66,222 per year.

The lowest salary for a Psychology Research Assistant in United States is $44,649 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Psychology Research Assistant or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Psychology Research Assistant.

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