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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

$73,755
Average $73,755
Low $42,499
High $127,997

The average salary for a research associate is $73,755 per year in the United States. 2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Research Associate job openings in United States

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Research Associate - Bacteriol...
Baylor College of Medicine3.8out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
$65,000 - $70,000 a year
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
 
$197,580per 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
    $108,579 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $97,926 per year
  3. Frederick, MD
    $72,975 per year
  4. Baltimore, MD
    $69,837 per year
  5. Minneapolis, MN
    $63,945 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 $53,019 per year

Senior Research Associate

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Average $83,278 per year