Research Assistant Salary in the US
$42,680
per year
per month
$3,560
per month
per year
Bonus
$0/year
Bonus
$0/month
Research Assistant - Average Salary
The average salary for a Research Assistant is $42,680 per year ($3,560 per month), which is $10,810 (-20%) lower than the average salary in the United States.
A Research Assistant can expect an average starting salary of $31,240. The highest salaries can exceed $64,390.
A Research Assistant can expect an average starting salary of $31,240. The highest salaries can exceed $64,390.
$31,240
Low
$42,680
Average salary
$64,390
High
$2,600
Low
$3,560
Average salary
$5,370
High
Total pay includes salary .
$0 $34,900 $69,890 | ||
| Salary | $31,240 - 64,390 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 5,500 | |
| Total Pay | $31,240 - 69,890 |
$0 $2,920 $5,830 | ||
| Salary | $2,600 - 5,370 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 460 | |
| Total Pay | $2,600 - 5,830 |
View all Research Assistant jobs on Jobted US
Research Assistant Salary Range
Among Research Assistants in the U.S., Entry Level Research Assistants tend to have the lowest salaries, while Lab Research Assistants, Medical Research Assistants and Clinical Research Assistants enjoy the highest salaries.
Research Assistant - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Research Assistant | $48K/year | +12% |
| Medical Research Assistant | $47K/year | +10% |
| Lab Research Assistant | $47K/year | +9% |
| Psychology Research Assistant | $45K/year | +6% |
| Graduate Research Assistant | $37K/year | -14% |
| Entry Level Research Assistant | $35K/year | -17% |
Research Assistant - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Research Assistant with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $35,620 per year. A mid level Research Assistant with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $49,380, while a Senior Research Assistant with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $54,860. Research Assistants with more than 20 years of experience earn $63,270 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Research Assistant
| Late Career | ▲ +48% |
| Senior | ▲ +29% |
| Mid Level | ▲ +16% |
| Average Salary | $42,680/year |
| Entry Level | ▼ -17% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
68%
68%
Male
32%
32%
Research Assistant - Jobs by Location
Research Assistant - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Research Assistant jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
Don’t miss out on new job openings!
Create a job alert for: Research Assistant
Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Research Assistant
How much does a Research Assistant make in the US?
What is the starting salary for a Research Assistant in the US?
What is the highest salary for a Research Assistant in the US?
Research Assistant Jobs