50% of professionals earn between $52,225 - $105,693 USD
The median salary is $74,000
The average salary for a Research Associate in United States is USD 77,705 - USD 110,376 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 88,134 per year, based on 3,299 active job listings.
The cities with the most Research Associate job opportunities in United States are New York, San Diego, Los Angeles, Boston, Chapel Hill. New York leads with 286 job openings.
Leading employers for Research Associate roles in United States include Inside Higher Ed, Net2Source (N2S), CHEManager International, Planet Pharma, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Explore 3,299 Research Associate job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.