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Research assistant salary in Pittsburgh, PA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Research Assistant make in Pittsburgh, PA?

Average base salary

$15.28
28%
below national average
Average $15.28
Low $10.17
High $22.95

The average salary for a research assistant is $15.28 per hour in Pittsburgh, PA. 25 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 29, 2026).

Research Assistant job openings in Pittsburgh, PA

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Research Assistant
UPMC3.4out of 5 stars.
Pittsburgh, PA
$19.60 - $30.25 an hour
Part-time
4 days ago

Highest paying companies for Research Assistant in Pittsburgh, PA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Randstad
 
$58,854per year
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RAND Corporation
 
$56,354per year
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Johns Hopkins University
 
$49,400per year
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UPMC
 
$39,716per year
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Aptude, Inc
 
$39,520per year
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Carnegie Mellon University
 
$37,875per year
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Highest paying cities for Research Assistants near Pittsburgh, PA

  1. Harrisburg, PA
    $33.90 per hour
  2. University Park, PA
    $17.49 per hour
  3. State College, PA
    $17.22 per hour
  4. Chestnut Hill, PA
    $15.49 per hour
  5. Philadelphia, PA
    $15.48 per hour

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