Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Research Technician make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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$45,608 / yrTotal Pay
$42,945 / yrBase Pay
$2,663 / yrAdditional Pay

$45,608

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The estimated total pay for a Research Technician is $45,608 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $42,945 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 $2,663 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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Top Paying Companies

For a Research Technician in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Research Technician in United States. Employers include Leidos, Chevron and ExxonMobil.

1
Leidos
Leidos
$81,956/yr
3K open jobs
5
Yoh
$64,330/yr
10
Flotek
$60,116/yr
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$46,853

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Top Paying Industries

For a Research Technician in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Research Technician in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $81,956, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $66,610, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $61,639, Information Technology with a median total pay of $61,321, and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $57,210.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$81,956

    45% Higher than other industries

  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$66,610

    32% Higher than other industries

  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$61,639

    27% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$61,321

    26% Higher than other industries

  • ManufacturingManufacturing$57,210

    21% Higher than other industries

Aerospace & Defense

The top paying company in Aerospace & Defense for Research Technician is Leidos.

LeidosLeidos$81,956/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

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.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Research Technician

United States of America

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$14

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Research Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$98,150

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Research Technician

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$45,000

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Research Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$17

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Research Technician

United States of America

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$34,000

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Research Technician

United States of America

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$526

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$26 | $500

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Research Technician

United States of America

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$22

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Research Technician

United States of America

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$12

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United States of America

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$22

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Research Technician pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Research Technician is $42,945 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Research Technician salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 5031 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Research Technician employees.

The highest salary for a Research Technician in United States is $60,865 per year.

The lowest salary for a Research Technician in United States is $30,301 per year.

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