50% of professionals earn between $12,317 - $76,417 USD
The median salary is $15,000
The average salary for a Research Engineer in United States is USD 15,000 - USD 76,417 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 45,709 per year, based on 6,343 active job listings.
The cities with the most Research Engineer job opportunities in United States are San Francisco, New York, Seattle, Orlando, Santa Clara. San Francisco leads with 837 job openings.
Leading employers for Research Engineer roles in United States include Samsung Research America, Anduril Industries, Joby Aviation, Scale AI, Inc., Acceler8 Talent.
Explore 6,343 Research Engineer job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.