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Research assistant salary in United States

How much does a Research Assistant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$17.47
Average $17.47
Low $10.87
High $28.08
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
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The average salary for a research assistant is $17.47 per hour in the United States. 4.7k salaries reported, updated at September 25, 2023

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Salaries by years of experience in the United States

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6 to 9 years
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Top companies for Research Assistants in United States

  1. Labcorp
    3.4
    7,896 reviews10 salaries reported
    $23.75per hour
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Highest paying cities for Research Assistants near United States

  1. Seattle, WA
    $23.07 per hour
    89 salaries reported
  2. Washington, DC
    $22.62 per hour
    46 salaries reported
  3. New York, NY
    $22.38 per hour
    55 salaries reported
  1. Boston, MA
    $18.39 per hour
    229 salaries reported
  2. Chicago, IL
    $18.23 per hour
    156 salaries reported
  3. Ann Arbor, MI
    $16.61 per hour
    129 salaries reported
  1. Miami, FL
    $16.42 per hour
    43 salaries reported
  2. Philadelphia, PA
    $15.70 per hour
    85 salaries reported
  3. Storrs, CT
    $13.02 per hour
    16 salaries reported
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Where can a Research Assistant earn more?

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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Research Assistants

Most recommended skill

Experimental Design(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 $17.47 per hour.

Job Trend
YearNumber of job openings on Indeed requiring this skillChange from previous year
201221increase by 21
2013138increase by 557.14%
2014288increase by 108.70%
2015142decrease by 50.69%
2016185increase by 30.28%
2017122decrease by 34.05%
2018215increase by 76.23%
2019283increase by 31.63%

Top companies hiring Research Assistants with the recommended skill

William & Mary
Stripe Partners
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The LYCRA Company
Child Care Services Association
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More critical skills and qualifications that pay well

Top SkillsSalaryJob openingsCompanies
11 jobs15
10 jobs12
34 jobs65
143 jobs276
37 jobs52
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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
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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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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?

Research Associate

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Average $63,605 per year

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