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How much does a Research Assistant make in the United States?
Average base salary
1.4k salaries reported, updated at Aug 06, 2020
$36,613
per year
The average salary for a research assistant with 2 to 3 years of experience, Bachelor Degree, and 3 selected qualifications is $36,613 per year in the United States.
Most common benefits
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Work from home
- Disability insurance
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for research assistants
Most recommended skill
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earn +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 $36,613 per year.
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Most common benefits for Research Assistants
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Work from home
- Disability insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
- 403(b)
- Referral program
- Stock options
- 401(k) matching
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 928 ratings
56% of Research assistants in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area
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