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How much does a Research Assistant make in the United States?
Average base salary
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$16.53
per hour
The average salary for a research assistant is $16.53 per hour in the United States.
Most common benefits
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Work from home
- Disability insurance
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
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Top companies for Research Assistants in United States
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for research assistants
Most recommended skill
Experimental Design
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 $16.53 per hour.
Top companies hiring research assistants with the recommended skill
North Carolina State University
Luna Innovations Incorporated
University of Utah
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Oregon State University
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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
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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