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$87,022
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14%
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Average $87,022
Low $39,000
High $153,000
Salary estimated from 34 past and present job postings on Indeed. Last updated: May 7, 2026
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- Associate Research ScientistBoston, MA$67,855 - $95,845 a year30+ days ago
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- Research TechnicianBoston, MA$20.77 - $28.56 an hour30+ days ago
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- Temporary Part-Time Research NurseBoston, MA$60 an hour30+ days ago
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Reviews for Research Scientist in Northeastern University
January 25, 2018
Great start to a career
Associate Research Scientist
Boston, MA
NEU is a educational institution. As far as being a post doc you need to move on to advance. I would recommend working here until you can get a permanent job....Show more
January 25, 2018
good place to explore new ideas
Associate Research Scientist
Boston, MA
Working at Northeastern was a good experience. It collaborates with different institutes and thus one can work in different areas of research. Great place to work with a good work-life balance....Show more
June 9, 2017
Only show off and pretending
Associate Research Scientist
Boston, MA
This university only pretends that it's leading university. But they don't consider that a leading university should invest more on its researchers that its building and physical infrastructure!!!
No work-life balance, the least of paternity leave mandated by the state law, no additional benefit, etc....Show more
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How much does a Research Scientist make at Northeastern University in the United States?
Average Northeastern University Research Scientist yearly pay in the United States is approximately $87,022, which is 14% below the national average.
Salary estimated from 62 past and present job postings on Indeed.
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