Research Engineer salary in the United States

The average salary for a research engineer in the United States is $87,500 per year. Research engineer salaries in the United States can vary between $28,500 to $243,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 1,177 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as research engineer.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for research engineers in the United States: Southwest Research Institute ($77,500 a year), Mississippi State University ($64,500 a year), and State of Kansas ($61,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for research engineers in the United States: Portland Metro Area, OR ($132,500 a year), San Francisco Metro Area, CA ($131,000 a year), and San Jose Metro Area, CA ($129,500 a year).