Associate Research Analyst

Associate Research Analyst Salary

$38.5K

$63K

$99.5K

$73,965

/year

$35.56

/hour

Associate Research Analyst Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$73,965

Columbus

Ohio

$71,443

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    How much does an Associate Research Analyst make?

    As of Aug 13, 2026, the average annual pay for an Associate Research Analyst in the United States is $73,965 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $35.56 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,422/week or $6,163/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $99,500 and as low as $38,500, the majority of Associate Research Analyst salaries currently range between $57,000 (25th percentile) to $98,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $98,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Associate Research Analyst varies greatly (by as much as 41500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    An Associate Research Analyst in your area makes on average $71,443 per year, or $2,522 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $73,965. Ohio ranks number 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Associate Research Analyst salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Associate Research Analyst jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Associate Research Analyst Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Associate Research Analyst job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Cupertino, CA, and San Jose, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. San Jose, CA, beats the national average by $17,092 (23.1%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $17,788 (24.0%) above the $73,965 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Associate Research Analyst appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nome, AK, and San Francisco, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Associate Research Analyst role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $91,753

    $44.11

    Cupertino, CA

    $91,254

    $43.87

    San Jose, CA

    $91,057

    $43.78

    Bothell, WA

    $90,704

    $43.61

    Berkeley, CA

    $90,566

    $43.54

    Sitka, AK

    $89,104

    $42.84

    Pennington County, SD

    $88,049

    $42.33

    Mountain View, CA

    $87,255

    $41.95

    Menlo Park, CA

    $87,165

    $41.91

    San Francisco, CA

    $87,144

    $41.90

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Associate Research Analyst Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Associate Research Analyst category.

    For example Zoning Engineer jobs pay as much as $41,899 (56.6%) more than the average Associate Research Analyst salary of $73,965. If you're qualified, finding work as an Zoning Engineer may help you make more money than that of the average Associate Research Analyst position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Zoning Engineer

    $115,864

    $55.70

    Land Development Engineer

    $98,578

    $47.39

    Land Development Analyst

    $81,830

    $39.34

    Municipal Worker

    $49,095

    $23.60

    Commercial Engineering

    $47,504

    $22.84

    About Our Data

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    Infographic detailing Associate Research Analyst salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $73,965 per year or $35.56 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.