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How much do professional psychiatric research jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for professional psychiatric research in the United States is $111,406.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,500.00 and $131,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Professional Psychiatric Research vs Psychiatric Technician?

AspectProfessional Psychiatric ResearchPsychiatric Technician
Required CredentialsMaster's or Doctoral degree in psychology, psychiatry, or related fieldHigh school diploma or associate degree, with some certifications
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, academic institutions, hospitalsHospitals, mental health facilities, clinics
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research organizations, healthcare institutionsPublic and private mental health facilities
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for research roles and advanced positionsCompared for direct patient care roles

Professional Psychiatric Researchers focus on conducting studies, analyzing data, and advancing mental health knowledge, typically requiring advanced degrees. Psychiatric Technicians provide direct patient support, assisting in treatment plans within clinical settings. While both roles are vital in mental health, they differ mainly in education requirements, job functions, and work environments.

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Research Coordinator

University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

Full-time

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The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Center for Psychiatric Research (CPR) is seeking a highly motivated individual to work in a fast-paced clinical research setting primarily responsible for data collection for multiple interventional psychiatry research studies. The Research Coordinator performs varied data collection tasks for the clinical research protocol. This includes collecting, processing, and coordinating a range of data under the established protocol regarding method, process, and technique including collection of data from behavioral assessments, neuropsychological testing, and neuroimaging, blood sampling, as well as acquiring technical data during interventional treatment sessions, including electroencephalography, functional near infrared spectroscopy, and others. Work will be at locations on UNM campus and at off-site research locations. Will perform preliminary data manipulation, assist in the execution of standard research protocol and may participate in routine data analysis. The Research Coordinator will also be responsible for maintaining research equipment.
This position works in a clinical research setting and will report directly to the Research Operations Manager and Principle Investigator. The available position is for a multi-year grant. Traveling to various clinical and research areas will be required.

The UNM Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is a multi-division department within the UNM School of Medicine. We provide excellent, innovative education to residents, medical students, and health professionals; the highest quality mental health care to the citizens of New Mexico; and pursue outstanding multidisciplinary research that helps solve important health problems. Find out more here: https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/departments/psychiatry/


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