Research Assistant salary in San Diego, CA

Average salary
$36,000/yr
Based on 92 income tax records
$18,000
$66,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$33K
 
$38K
$18,000
$66,500
How much do Research Assistants make?
The average total salary for a Research Assistant is $36,000 per year. This is based on data from 92 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Research Assistant and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Research Assistant salary can vary between $18,000 to $66,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Research Assistant salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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The Scripps Research Institute, San Diego County, CA
16 income tax records
$51,000/yr
$40K – $63K
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University Of California, San Diego County, CA
20 income tax records
$31,000/yr
$19K – $56K

Research Assistant demographics in San Diego, CA

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81% are single
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19% are married
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6% have kids
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22% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Research Assistants in San Diego, CA

92 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a research assistant in San Diego, CA is $36,000 per year. Research assistant salaries in San Diego, CA can vary between $18,000 to $66,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 92 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as research assistant.

The following cities offer the highest salaries for research assistants near San Diego, CA: San Diego, CA ($36,000 a year), Pasadena, CA ($33,500 a year), and Los Angeles, CA ($33,000 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.