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Salary Details for a Research Assistant at University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA

Updated Mar 24, 2023
$45,705/yr
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1-3 years

Los Angeles, CA

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Research Assistant

Los Angeles, CA

$36,000/yr

$36K

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1-3 years
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The average salary for a Research Assistant is $40,363 per year in Los Angeles, CA, which is 11% lower than the average University of Southern California salary of $45,705 per year for this job.

The salary trajectory of a Research Assistant ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $38,163 per year and goes up to $150,697 per year for the highest level of seniority.

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