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University of California Research Assistant salary in the United States

Average salary
$34,000/yr
Based on 270 income tax records
$17,500
$59,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$33K
 
$35K
 
$41K
$17,500
$59,000
How much do Research Assistants make?
The average total salary for a University of California Research Assistant is $34,000 per year. This is based on data from 270 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Research Assistant and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Research Assistant salary can vary between $17,500 to $59,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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University of California Research Assistant demographics

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84% are single
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16% are married
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6% have kids
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17% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for University of California Research Assistants

270 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a research assistant in the United States is $34,000 per year. Research assistant salaries in the United States can vary between $17,500 to $59,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 270 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as research assistant.

The following cities offer the highest salaries for research assistants in the United States: Sacramento Metro Area, CA ($41,000 a year), Boulder Metro Area, CO ($37,500 a year), and Denver Metro Area, CO ($36,500 a year).
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.