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Research Assistant salary in US Midwest Region

Average salary
$31,000/yr
Based on 1,949 income tax records
$17,000
$55,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$29K
 
$31K
 
$36K
 
$41K
 
$38K
$17,000
$55,500
How much do Research Assistants make?
The average total salary for a Research Assistant is $31,000 per year. This is based on data from 1,949 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Research Assistant and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Research Assistant salary can vary between $17,000 to $55,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Research Assistant salary by location

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Research Assistant salary by company

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Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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US Department Of Defense, US Midwest Region
11 income tax records
$45,500/yr
$39K – $52K
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Charles River Laboratories, US Midwest Region
18 income tax records
$45,500/yr
$32K – $60K
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Pioneer Hibred International In, US Midwest Region
16 income tax records
$45,000/yr
$37K – $60K
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Wayne State University, US Midwest Region
59 income tax records
$39,000/yr
$21K – $58K
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Michigan State University, US Midwest Region
73 income tax records
$38,000/yr
$19K – $58K
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The University Of Chicago, US Midwest Region
49 income tax records
$37,500/yr
$18K – $54K
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Children's Hospital Medical Center, US Midwest Region
46 income tax records
$37,500/yr
$18K – $55K
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital, US Midwest Region
35 income tax records
$37,000/yr
$17K – $45K
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The University Of Iowa, US Midwest Region
56 income tax records
$36,500/yr
$21K – $56K
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Mayo Foundation For Medical Education And Research, US Midwest Region
19 income tax records
$35,500/yr
$19K – $53K
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The Medical College Of Wisconsin, US Midwest Region
20 income tax records
$35,000/yr
$25K – $38K
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Northwestern University, US Midwest Region
46 income tax records
$33,500/yr
$17K – $48K
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Washington University In St. Louis, US Midwest Region
50 income tax records
$33,000/yr
$16K – $50K
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State Of Kansas, US Midwest Region
62 income tax records
$33,000/yr
$18K – $45K
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Case Western Reserve University, US Midwest Region
32 income tax records
$33,000/yr
$22K – $52K
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University Of Michigan Payroll O, US Midwest Region
69 income tax records
$33,000/yr
$16K – $56K
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Rush University Medical Center, US Midwest Region
19 income tax records
$32,000/yr
$20K – $37K
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University Of Cincinnati, US Midwest Region
18 income tax records
$31,000/yr
$20K – $40K
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University Of Notre Dame, US Midwest Region
10 income tax records
$30,000/yr
$26K – $34K
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The Ohio State University, US Midwest Region
85 income tax records
$29,000/yr
$19K – $42K
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University Of Wisconsin System, US Midwest Region
101 income tax records
$28,000/yr
$17K – $51K
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University Of Minnesota, US Midwest Region
62 income tax records
$27,000/yr
$19K – $43K
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University Of Illinois, US Midwest Region
91 income tax records
$26,500/yr
$17K – $44K
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Indiana University, US Midwest Region
42 income tax records
$25,500/yr
$17K – $43K
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Iowa State University, US Midwest Region
19 income tax records
$25,000/yr
$20K – $27K
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University Of Nebraska, US Midwest Region
22 income tax records
$24,500/yr
$18K – $36K
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Purdue University, US Midwest Region
58 income tax records
$24,500/yr
$17K – $37K
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Curators Of The University Of Mi, US Midwest Region
30 income tax records
$24,000/yr
$16K – $42K

Research Assistant demographics in US Midwest Region

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78% are single
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22% are married
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13% have kids
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22% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Research Assistants in US Midwest Region

1,949 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a research assistant in US Midwest Region is $31,000 per year. Research assistant salaries in US Midwest Region can vary between $17,000 to $55,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 1,949 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as research assistant.
The following companies offer the highest salaries for research assistants in US Midwest Region: US Department of Defense ($45,500 a year), Charles River Laboratories ($45,500 a year), and Pioneer Hibred International In ($45,000 a year).
The following cities offer the highest salaries for research assistants in US Midwest Region: Grand Rapids Metro Area, MI ($44,000 a year), Des Moines Metro Area, IA ($39,500 a year), and Cincinnati Metro Area, OH ($36,500 a year).
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.