Research assistant: Average Salary in United States of America, 2026

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How much does a Research assistant make in United States of America?

$57,725/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries

The average Research assistant in United States of America is $57,725 per year or $29.21 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $42,558 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $82,650 per year.

Median$57,725

Low$42,558

High$82,650

Research assistant: Average Salary in United States of America

California$54,213

New York$52,485

Washington$51,426

Massachusetts$51,054

Maryland$50,516

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