Research Specialist salary in the United States

Average salary

$42,500/yr

Based on 1,449 income tax records

$19,000

$82,500

Age:

Average salary by age

18-25

26-35

36-45

46-55

56+

$35K

$42K

$50K

$51K

$47K

$19,000

$82,500

How much do Research Specialists make?

The average total salary for a Research Specialist is $42,500 per year. This is based on data from 1,449 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Research Specialist and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Research Specialist salary can vary between $19,000 to $82,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more

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Research Specialist salary by location

Research Specialist salary by company

Charles River Laboratories, Kalamazoo County, MI

10 income tax records

$58,500/yr

$44K – $70K

University Of North Carolina, Durham County, NC

11 income tax records

$53,500/yr

$43K – $68K

Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA

10 income tax records

$50,500/yr

$45K – $62K

University Of Michigan Payroll O, Washtenaw County, MI

15 income tax records

$50,000/yr

$27K – $61K

The University Of Chicago, Cook County, IL

14 income tax records

$48,500/yr

$33K – $57K

University Of Illinois, Champaign County, IL

11 income tax records

$48,000/yr

$38K – $61K

Curators Of The University Of Mi, Boone County, MO

12 income tax records

$39,000/yr

$31K – $48K

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore County, MD

14 income tax records

$39,000/yr

$32K – $52K

University Of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

14 income tax records

$38,000/yr

$15K – $48K

Arizona State University, Maricopa County, AZ

16 income tax records

$37,500/yr

$30K – $59K

University Of Wisconsin System, Dane County, WI

55 income tax records

$37,000/yr

$19K – $49K

University Of Arizona, Pima County, AZ

24 income tax records

$36,000/yr

$20K – $50K

Emory University, DeKalb County, GA

13 income tax records

$36,000/yr

$22K – $64K

Trustees Of The University Of, Philadelphia County, PA

59 income tax records

$35,000/yr

$18K – $55K

UPMC, Allegheny County, PA

13 income tax records

$34,500/yr

$20K – $37K

Research Specialist demographics in United States

67% are single

33% are married

24% have kids

35% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Research Specialists in United States

1,449 full-time salaries from 2019

FAQS

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

The average salary for a research specialist in the United States is $42,500 per year. Research specialist salaries in the United States can vary between $19,000 to $82,500 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 1,449 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as research specialist.

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

The following companies offer the highest salaries for research specialists in the United States: Charles River Laboratories ($58,500 a year), University of North Carolina ($53,500 a year), and Childrens Hospital Los Angeles ($50,500 a year).

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

The following cities offer the highest salaries for research specialists in the United States: Cincinnati Metro Area, OH ($70,500 a year), San Francisco Metro Area, CA ($61,500 a year), and College Station Metro Area, TX ($59,000 a year).

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