Equity Research Associate

Equity Research Associate Salary

$34K

$66.5K

$98K

$67,685

/year

$32.54

/hour

Equity Research Associate Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$67,685

Columbus

Ohio

$65,377

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    How much does an Equity Research Associate make?

    As of Aug 30, 2026, the average annual pay for an Equity Research Associate in the United States is $67,685 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $32.54 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,301/week or $5,640/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $98,000 and as low as $34,000, the majority of Equity Research Associate salaries currently range between $54,500 (25th percentile) to $77,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $89,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Equity Research Associate varies greatly (by as much as 22500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    An Equity Research Associate in your area makes on average $65,377 per year, or $2,308 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $67,685. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Equity Research Associate salaries.

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

    Find your next high paying job as an Equity Research Associate on ZipRecruiter today.

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

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Equity Research Associate job is above the national average. Topping the list is Mountain View, CA, , with Federal Way, WA, and Bonney Lake, WA, close behind in the second and third positions. Bonney Lake, WA, beats the national average by $105,704 (156.2%), and Mountain View, CA, furthers that trend with another $125,501 (185.4%) above the $67,685 average.

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

    Additionally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies as much as 30% between Mountain View, CA, and Johnson City, TN, , suggesting a strong potential for positive wage variance in an Equity Research Associate role. Cost of living should also be factored in when balancing location and salary.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Mountain View, CA

    $193,186

    $92.88

    Federal Way, WA

    $175,869

    $84.55

    Bonney Lake, WA

    $173,389

    $83.36

    Port Chester, NY

    $173,210

    $83.27

    Glenwood Springs, CO

    $171,935

    $82.66

    Irvington, NJ

    $164,000

    $78.85

    Burleigh County, ND

    $156,113

    $75.05

    Scranton, PA

    $144,979

    $69.70

    Spring, TX

    $144,045

    $69.25

    Johnson City, TN

    $142,128

    $68.33

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

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

    For example Lead Clinical Research Associate jobs pay as much as $13,511 (20.0%) more than the average Equity Research Associate salary of $67,685. If you're qualified, finding work as an Lead Clinical Research Associate may help you make more money than that of the average Equity Research Associate position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Lead Clinical Research Associate

    $81,196

    $39.04

    In House Cra Ihcra

    $80,000

    $38.46

    Remote Cra

    $79,437

    $38.19

    Icon Plc Cra

    $74,927

    $36.02

    Entry Level Clinical Dietitian

    $68,375

    $32.87

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    Infographic detailing Equity Research Associate salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $67,685 per year or $32.54 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.