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$44,595
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Research Assistant I is $44,595 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $42,003 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 $2,592 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 Research Assistant I
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Research Assistant I | $44,595 /yr |
| Research Assistant | $39,641 /yr |
| Senior Research Assistant | $59,193 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Research Assistant I in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Research Assistant I in United States. Employers include Institute for Defense Analyses, Charles River Laboratories and Harvard Medical School.
Top Paying Companies
For Research Assistant I in United States
| 1 | Institute for Defense Analyses | $60,851 | |
| 2 | Charles River Laboratories | $50,024 | |
| 3 | Harvard Medical School | $49,401 | |
| 4 | Henry M. Jackson Foundation | $49,395 | |
| 5 | Salk Institute | $48,074 | |
| 6 | Labcorp | $47,239 | |
| 7 | The Jackson Laboratory | $46,441 | |
| 8 | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | $46,383 | |
| 9 | Education Development Center, Inc. | $46,009 | |
| 10 | Boston Medical Center | $45,873 |
For Research Assistant I
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What is the total pay trajectory for Research Assistant I?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Research Assistant I | $44,595 /yr |
| Research Assistant | $39,641 /yr |
| Senior Research Assistant | $59,193 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Research Assistant I in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Research Assistant I in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $60,851, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $48,074, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $45,400, Healthcare with a median total pay of $44,677, and Education with a median total pay of $40,557.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$60,851
27% Higher than other industries
Government & Public Administration
The top paying company in Government & Public Administration for Research Assistant I is Institute for Defense Analyses.
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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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Research Assistant I pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Research Assistant I is $42,003 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Research Assistant I salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1172 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Research Assistant I employees.
The highest salary for a Research Assistant I in United States is $57,529 per year.
The lowest salary for a Research Assistant I in United States is $30,667 per year.
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