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Research associate salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$73,744
Average $73,744
Low $43,026
High $126,394

The average salary for a research associate is $73,744 per year in the United States. 2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Research Associate job openings in United States

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Research Associate
University of Hawaii system4.2out of 5 stars.
Honolulu, HI
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Research Associate in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Jasper Colin
 
$420,000per year
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IQVIA
 
$226,700per year
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Selby Jennings
 
$225,000per year
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Los Rios Community College Dis...
 
$219,937per year
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Bridgewater Associates
 
$193,962per year
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MERCOR
 
$190,977per year
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Highest paying cities for Research Associates near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $107,653 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $99,734 per year
  3. Foster City, CA
    $81,060 per year
  4. Richland, WA
    $70,576 per year
  5. Frederick, MD
    $68,848 per year

Where can a Research Associate earn more?

Compare salaries for Research Associates in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Research Associate get paid in United States?

Junior Research Associate

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Average $53,556 per year

Senior Research Associate

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Average $82,812 per year