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The national average salary for a Research Associate is $57,386 in United States. Filter by location to see Research Associate salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 29,595 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Research Associate employees.
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The average salary for a Research Associate is $57,386 in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 29595 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Research Associate employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Research Associate in United States is $84,521 per year.
The lowest salary for a Research Associate in United States is $38,963 per year.
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Recent Salary Reports
Below are the most recent research associate salary reports. Employer name has been removed to protect anonymity.
$25
hourly
A Research Associate in the San Francisco, CA Area area reported making $25 per hour
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
San Francisco, CA Area area
Full-time
201 to 500 employees
Government
$45,000
per year
A Research Associate in the Washington, DC Area area reported making $45,000 per year
Job Highlights
Washington, DC Area area
Full-time
51 to 200 employees
Nonprofit Organization
$38,000
per year
A Research Associate in the Cincinnati, OH Area area reported making $38,000 per year
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Cincinnati, OH Area area
Full-time
501 to 1000 employees
Company - Private
$70,000
per year
A Research Associate I in the Washington, DC Area area reported making $70,000 per year
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Washington, DC Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Government
$50,000
per year
A Research Associate in the Columbus, OH Area area reported making $50,000 per year
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Columbus, OH Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
College / University
$62,000
per year
A Research Associate in the Washington, DC Area area reported making $62,000 per year
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Washington, DC Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Nonprofit Organization
$55,000
per year
A Research Associate in the Chicago, IL Area area reported making $55,000 per year
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Chicago, IL Area area
Full-time
5001 to 10000 employees
College / University
$46,000
per year
A Research Associate in the Tallahassee, FL Area area reported making $46,000 per year
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Tallahassee, FL Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
College / University
$50,000
per year
A Research Associate in the San Jose, CA Area area reported making $50,000 per year
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
San Jose, CA Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
College / University
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