Graduate Research Assistant salary in California

Average salary
$30,500/yr
Based on 454 income tax records
$17,000
$57,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$28K
 
$32K
 
$30K
$17,000
$57,500
How much do Graduate Research Assistants make?
The average total salary for a Graduate Research Assistant is $30,500 per year. This is based on data from 454 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 $17,000 to $57,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Graduate Research Assistant salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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The Board Of Trustees Of The Leland Stanford Junior University, California
27 income tax records
$46,500/yr
$21K – $48K
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California Institute Of, California
11 income tax records
$36,000/yr
$22K – $37K
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University Of Southern, California
37 income tax records
$32,000/yr
$18K – $38K
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University Of California, California
218 income tax records
$29,000/yr
$17K – $40K

Graduate Research Assistant demographics in California

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87% are single
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13% are married
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2% have kids
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8% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Graduate Research Assistants in California

454 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a graduate research assistant in California is $30,500 per year. Graduate research assistant salaries in California can vary between $17,000 to $57,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 454 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as graduate research assistant.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for graduate research assistants in California: The Board of Trustees of The Leland Stanford Junior University ($46,500 a year), California Institute Of ($36,000 a year), and University of Southern ($32,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for graduate research assistants in California: Stanford, CA ($46,500 a year), Pasadena, CA ($36,500 a year), and San Francisco, CA ($35,500 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.