Graduate Research Assistant salary in the United States

Average salary

$27,000/yr

Based on 6,163 income tax records

$16,500

$44,500

Age:

Average salary by age

18-25

26-35

36-45

46-55

56+

$26K

$27K

$26K

$25K

$16,500

$44,500

How much do Graduate Research Assistants make?

The average total salary for a Graduate Research Assistant is $27,000 per year. This is based on data from 6,163 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Graduate Research Assistant and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Graduate Research Assistant salary can vary between $16,500 to $44,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more

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Graduate Research Assistant salary by location

Graduate Research Assistant salary by company

The Board Of Trustees Of The Leland Stanford Junior University, Santa Clara County, CA

21 income tax records

$46,500/yr

$34K – $48K

Columbia University, New York County, NY

30 income tax records

$40,000/yr

$23K – $42K

Harvard University, Middlesex County, MA

16 income tax records

$38,500/yr

$23K – $45K

The University Of Chicago, Cook County, IL

13 income tax records

$38,000/yr

$21K – $40K

Cornell University, Tompkins County, NY

24 income tax records

$37,500/yr

$23K – $40K

Boston University, Suffolk County, MA

11 income tax records

$37,500/yr

$24K – $40K

State Of New York, Tompkins County, NY

23 income tax records

$37,500/yr

$23K – $37K

University Of Michigan Payroll O, Washtenaw County, MI

51 income tax records

$35,000/yr

$15K – $35K

Baylor College Of Medicine, Harris County, TX

11 income tax records

$34,500/yr

$29K – $34K

Trustees Of The University Of, Philadelphia County, PA

15 income tax records

$34,000/yr

$18K – $40K

University Of Washington, King County, WA

66 income tax records

$34,000/yr

$24K – $47K

University Of California, Boulder County, CO

36 income tax records

$34,000/yr

$22K – $42K

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore County, MD

10 income tax records

$33,500/yr

$20K – $36K

Northwestern University, Cook County, IL

17 income tax records

$33,500/yr

$23K – $42K

University Of Southern, Los Angeles County, CA

31 income tax records

$32,000/yr

$18K – $38K

State Of Kansas, Riley County, KS

48 income tax records

$32,000/yr

$18K – $42K

Carnegie Mellon University, Allegheny County, PA

22 income tax records

$31,500/yr

$22K – $36K

The University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Harris County, TX

21 income tax records

$31,500/yr

$27K – $32K

University Of Notre Dame, St. Joseph County, IN

24 income tax records

$31,000/yr

$18K – $35K

The Pennsylvania State Universit, Centre County, PA

64 income tax records

$29,000/yr

$20K – $35K

University Of North Carolina, Orange County, NC

63 income tax records

$29,000/yr

$20K – $35K

University Of Wisconsin System, Dane County, WI

90 income tax records

$28,500/yr

$21K – $32K

The University Of Iowa, Johnson County, IA

34 income tax records

$28,500/yr

$15K – $30K

West Virginia University, Monongalia County, WV

23 income tax records

$28,000/yr

$19K – $31K

Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI

47 income tax records

$28,000/yr

$18K – $31K

Colorado State University, Larimer County, CO

50 income tax records

$28,000/yr

$20K – $37K

University Of Illinois, Cook County, IL

20 income tax records

$27,500/yr

$20K – $32K

North Carolina State University, Wake County, NC

74 income tax records

$27,500/yr

$17K – $34K

University Of Minnesota, Ramsey County, MN

20 income tax records

$27,000/yr

$24K – $31K

University Of Virginia, Charlottesville County, VA

24 income tax records

$27,000/yr

$16K – $31K

University Of Florida, Alachua County, FL

101 income tax records

$26,500/yr

$18K – $34K

Iowa State University, Story County, IA

41 income tax records

$26,500/yr

$20K – $33K

The University Of Texas At Austin Payroll Services, Travis County, TX

127 income tax records

$26,000/yr

$18K – $33K

The Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH

105 income tax records

$26,000/yr

$17K – $30K

University Of Georgia, Clarke County, GA

74 income tax records

$26,000/yr

$17K – $32K

University Of Utah, Salt Lake County, UT

51 income tax records

$26,000/yr

$17K – $33K

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University, Montgomery County, VA

60 income tax records

$26,000/yr

$21K – $30K

University Of Oklahoma, Cleveland County, OK

27 income tax records

$25,500/yr

$19K – $31K

Oregon State University, Benton County, OR

37 income tax records

$25,000/yr

$19K – $31K

Florida State University, Leon County, FL

24 income tax records

$25,000/yr

$19K – $31K

Purdue University, Tippecanoe County, IN

106 income tax records

$24,500/yr

$17K – $28K

The University Of Tennessee, Knox County, TN

59 income tax records

$24,000/yr

$17K – $30K

Washington State University, Whitman County, WA

20 income tax records

$24,000/yr

$21K – $28K

Curators Of The University Of Mi, Boone County, MO

29 income tax records

$23,000/yr

$17K – $29K

Texas Am University Payroll Ser, Brazos County, TX

26 income tax records

$22,500/yr

$16K – $28K

Louisiana State University, East Baton Rouge County, LA

23 income tax records

$22,500/yr

$20K – $29K

University Of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

20 income tax records

$22,000/yr

$18K – $30K

State Of Hawaii, Honolulu County, HI

20 income tax records

$22,000/yr

$17K – $28K

University Of Kentucky, Fayette County, KY

26 income tax records

$21,000/yr

$16K – $26K

Auburn University, Lee County, AL

39 income tax records

$20,500/yr

$16K – $27K

Graduate Research Assistant demographics in United States

83% are single

17% are married

4% have kids

13% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Graduate Research Assistants in United States

6,163 full-time salaries from 2019

FAQS

What is the average salary for a graduate research assistant in the United States?

The average salary for a graduate research assistant in the United States is $27,000 per year. Graduate research assistant salaries in the United States can vary between $16,500 to $44,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

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Where is this data coming from?

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 6,163 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as graduate research assistant.

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Which companies offer the highest salaries for graduate research assistants in the United States?

The following companies offer the highest salaries for graduate research assistants in the United States: The Board of Trustees of The Leland Stanford Junior University ($46,500 a year), Columbia University ($40,000 a year), and Harvard University ($38,500 a year).

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Which cities offer the highest salaries for graduate research assistants in the United States?

The following cities offer the highest salaries for graduate research assistants in the United States: San Jose Metro Area, CA ($37,000 a year), Ann Arbor Metro Area, MI ($35,000 a year), and Boston Metro Area, MA ($33,500 a year).

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