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    Research Specialist Salaries

    2,577 Salaries

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    $45,132 / yr
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    Additional Cash Compensation

    Average$2,159
    Range$677 - $6,772

    How much does a Research Specialist make?

    The national average salary for a Research Specialist is $45,132 in United States. Filter by location to see Research Specialist salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 2,577 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Research Specialist employees.

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    Research Specialist

    Howard Hughes Medical Institute

    $64,166/yr

    Range: $51K - $100K

    180 salaries

    $64,166/yr
    $51K$100K

    Research Specialist

    Emory University

    $37,177/yr

    Range: $34K - $44K

    69 salaries

    $37,177/yr
    $34K$44K

    Research Specialist

    Johns Hopkins University

    $43,751/yr

    Range: $35K - $55K

    60 salaries

    $43,751/yr
    $35K$55K

    Research Specialist

    University of Wisconsin-Madison

    $38,322/yr

    Range: $32K - $49K

    49 salaries

    $38,322/yr
    $32K$49K

    Research Specialist

    University of Illinois at Chicago

    $44,112/yr

    Range: $35K - $73K

    41 salaries

    $44,112/yr
    $35K$73K

    Research Specialist

    University of Arizona

    $38,177/yr

    Range: $31K - $75K

    38 salaries

    $38,177/yr
    $31K$75K

    Research Specialist

    The University of North Carolina System

    $49,177/yr

    Range: $39K - $66K

    38 salaries

    $49,177/yr
    $39K$66K

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    Research Specialist

    Johns Hopkins Medicine

    $43,600/yr

    Range: $35K - $47K

    37 salaries

    $43,600/yr
    $35K$47K

    Research Specialist

    University of Pennsylvania

    $38,605/yr

    Range: $33K - $55K

    34 salaries

    $38,605/yr
    $33K$55K

    Research Specialist

    University of Missouri

    $40,575/yr

    Range: $34K - $45K

    33 salaries

    $40,575/yr
    $34K$45K

    Research Specialist - Hourly

    Emory University

    $18/hr

    Range: $16 - $19

    23 salaries

    $18/hr
    $16$19

    Research Specialist

    University of Pittsburgh

    $34,036/yr

    Range: $27K - $39K

    20 salaries

    $34,036/yr
    $27K$39K

    Research Specialist

    J.D. Power

    $51,448/yr

    Range: $46K - $60K

    19 salaries

    $51,448/yr
    $46K$60K

    Research Specialist

    University of Wisconsin

    $42,227/yr

    Range: $37K - $47K

    19 salaries

    $42,227/yr
    $37K$47K

    Research Specialist

    UNC Chapel Hill

    $50,304/yr

    Range: $38K - $70K

    18 salaries

    $50,304/yr
    $38K$70K

    Research Specialist

    Brigham and Women's Hospital

    $54,539/yr

    Range: $42K - $114K

    18 salaries

    $54,539/yr
    $42K$114K

    Research Specialist

    FactSet

    $61,594/yr

    Range: $54K - $65K

    17 salaries

    $61,594/yr
    $54K$65K

    Research Specialist

    Gartner

    $62,949/yr

    Range: $60K - $69K

    17 salaries

    $62,949/yr
    $60K$69K

    Research Specialist

    Princeton University

    $36,544/yr

    Range: $34K - $54K

    16 salaries

    $36,544/yr
    $34K$54K

    Research Specialist

    University of Michigan

    $56,340/yr

    Range: $5K - $82K

    15 salaries

    $56,340/yr
    $5K$82K
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    Research Specialist Salaries

    Job TitleSalary
    Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Specialist salaries - 180 salaries reported$64,166/yr
    Emory University Research Specialist salaries - 69 salaries reported$37,177/yr
    Johns Hopkins University Research Specialist salaries - 60 salaries reported$43,751/yr
    University of Wisconsin-Madison Research Specialist salaries - 49 salaries reported$38,322/yr
    University of Illinois at Chicago Research Specialist salaries - 41 salaries reported$44,112/yr
    University of Arizona Research Specialist salaries - 38 salaries reported$38,177/yr
    The University of North Carolina System Research Specialist salaries - 38 salaries reported$49,177/yr
    Johns Hopkins Medicine Research Specialist salaries - 37 salaries reported$43,600/yr
    University of Pennsylvania Research Specialist salaries - 34 salaries reported$38,605/yr
    University of Missouri Research Specialist salaries - 33 salaries reported$40,575/yr
    Emory University Research Specialist salaries - 23 salaries reported$18/hr
    University of Pittsburgh Research Specialist salaries - 20 salaries reported$34,036/yr
    J.D. Power Research Specialist salaries - 19 salaries reported$51,448/yr
    University of Wisconsin Research Specialist salaries - 19 salaries reported$42,227/yr
    UNC Chapel Hill Research Specialist salaries - 18 salaries reported$50,304/yr
    Brigham and Women's Hospital Research Specialist salaries - 18 salaries reported$54,539/yr
    FactSet Research Specialist salaries - 17 salaries reported$61,594/yr
    Gartner Research Specialist salaries - 17 salaries reported$62,949/yr
    Princeton University Research Specialist salaries - 16 salaries reported$36,544/yr
    University of Michigan Research Specialist salaries - 15 salaries reported$56,340/yr

    Recent Salary Reports

    Below are the most recent research specialist salary reports. Employer name has been removed to protect anonymity.

    $20
    hourly
    A Research Specialist in the Kalamazoo, MI Area area reported making $20 per hour
    Job Highlights
    3-4 years experience
    Kalamazoo, MI Area area
    Full-time
     
    10000+ employees
    Company - Public
    $36,000
    per year
    A Research Specialist in the Madison, WI Area area reported making $36,000 per year
    Job Highlights
    1-2 years experience
    Madison, WI Area area
    Full-time
     
    10000+ employees
    College / University
    $37,000
    per year
    A Research Specialist in the Pittsburgh, PA Area area reported making $37,000 per year
    Job Highlights
    1-2 years experience
    Pittsburgh, PA Area area
    Full-time
     
    10000+ employees
    Nonprofit Organization
    $63,000
    per year
    A Research Specialist in the Washington, DC Area area reported making $63,000 per year
    Job Highlights
    1-2 years experience
    Washington, DC Area area
    Full-time
     
    10000+ employees
    Company - Public
    $21
    hourly
    A Research Specialist in the Tucson, AZ Area area reported making $21 per hour
    Job Highlights
    Tucson, AZ Area area
    Part-time
     
    10000+ employees
    College / University
    $18
    hourly
    A Research Specialist in the Chicago, IL Area area reported making $18 per hour
    Job Highlights
    Chicago, IL Area area
    Full-time
     
    10000+ employees
    College / University
    $42,000
    per year
    A Research Specialist in the Madison, WI Area area reported making $42,000 per year
    Job Highlights
    8-10 years experience
    Madison, WI Area area
    Full-time
     
    10000+ employees
    College / University
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