What is the median salary for Research in Seattle?

The median salary for Research in Seattle is USD 115,008 - USD 161,147 per year.

How does the Research salary in Seattle compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Research in United States is USD 57,500 - USD 81,250, while in Seattle it is USD 127,284 - USD 182,706.

Research salary in United States

Research salary in Seattle

Based on 412 job listings - Seattle, United States 2026

-24.6% vs 2025

Average salary

$127,284 - $182,706

Median salary

$115,008 - $161,147

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$60K

25th percentile$79K

Median$115K

75th percentile$167K

90th percentile$200K

50% of professionals earn between $78,600 - $167,030 USD

The median salary is $115,008

Compare with national average

Seattle

Average salary

127,284 - 182,706

Median salary

115,008 - 161,147

412 job openings

United States

Average salary

57,500 - 81,250

Median salary

57,500 - 81,250

76,887 job openings

Other cities

New York3,962 job openings

Boston2,067 job openings

San Francisco1,559 job openings

Los Angeles1,307 job openings

Chicago1,240 job openings

Atlanta1,171 job openings

Washington1,102 job openings

Houston1,053 job openings

San Diego768 job openings

Baltimore593 job openings

Philadelphia568 job openings

Ann Arbor501 job openings

Dallas386 job openings

Oberlin372 job openings

Austin340 job openings

Columbus323 job openings

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The average salary for a Research in Seattle, United States is USD 127,284 - USD 182,706 per year in 2026, based on 412 job listings.

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