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Research associate salary in Cambridge, MA, 2026

How much does a Research Associate make in Cambridge, MA?

Average base salary

$77,626
5%
above national average
Average $77,626
Low $54,134
High $111,315

The average salary for a research associate is $77,626 per year in Cambridge, MA. 60 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 4, 2026).

Research Associate job openings in Cambridge, MA

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Research Associate/Senior Rese...
Raven3.8out of 5 stars.
Cambridge, MA
$80,000 - $110,000 a year
2 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for Research Associate in Cambridge, MA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Abt Global
 
$139,000per year
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Sarepta Therapeutics
 
$99,000per year
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Charles River Laboratories
 
$95,680per year
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Moderna
 
$95,077per year
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Synectics Inc.
 
$83,169per year
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Randstad
 
$82,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Research Associates near Cambridge, MA

  1. Norwood, MA
    $93,326 per year
  2. Framingham, MA
    $91,388 per year
  3. Upton, MA
    $83,890 per year
  4. Boston, MA
    $81,745 per year
  5. Cambridge, MA
    $77,626 per year

Where can a Research Associate earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Research Associate get paid in Cambridge, MA?

Junior Research Associate

Job openings
Average $56,465 per year

Senior Research Associate

Job openings
Average $85,883 per year