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Senior research assistant salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Senior Research Assistant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$56,282
Average $56,282
Low $40,266
High $78,670

The average salary for a senior research assistant is $56,282 per year in the United States. 186 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Senior Research Assistant job openings in United States

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Research Assistant II Lab
Harvard University4.2out of 5 stars.
Boston, MA
Full-time
10 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Research Assistant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
AllSTEM Connections
 
$116,480per year
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Saltwater
 
$114,400per year
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cance...
 
$92,100per year
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The DAKO Group
 
$86,663per year
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Artech Information Systems L.L...
 
$86,663per year
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SGS Consulting
 
$85,280per year
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Highest paying cities for Senior Research Assistants near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $72,789 per year
  2. San Diego, CA
    $69,672 per year
  3. La Jolla, CA
    $57,537 per year
  4. Portland, OR
    $56,823 per year
  5. Cincinnati, OH
    $55,458 per year

Where can a Senior Research Assistant earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Senior Research Assistant get paid in United States?

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Average $56,627 per year