Research Assistant salary in United States
How much does a Research Assistant make in the United States?
Average base salary
The average salary for a research assistant is $18.55 per hour in the United States. 1.8k salaries reported, updated at June 24, 2022.
Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per hour |
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| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Research Assistants
Experimental Designearn +58.69% more
The jobs requiring this skill have increase by 31.63% since 2018. Research Assistants with this skill earn +58.69% more than the average base salary, which is $18.55 per hour.
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this skill | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 21 | increase by 21 |
| 2013 | 138 | increase by 557.14% |
| 2014 | 288 | increase by 108.70% |
| 2015 | 142 | decrease by 50.69% |
| 2016 | 185 | increase by 30.28% |
| 2017 | 122 | decrease by 34.05% |
| 2018 | 215 | increase by 76.23% |
| 2019 | 283 | increase by 31.63% |
Top companies hiring Research Assistants with the recommended skill
Most common benefits for Research Assistants
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Salary satisfaction
Based on 928 ratings56% of Research Assistants in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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