Imaging Research Associate

Imaging Research Associate Salary

$34K

$66.5K

$98K

$67,685

/year

$32.54

/hour

Imaging Research Associate Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$67,685

Columbus

Ohio

$65,377

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    How much does an Imaging Research Associate make?

    As of Aug 26, 2026, the average annual pay for an Imaging 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 Imaging 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 Imaging 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 Imaging 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 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Imaging Research Associate salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Imaging Research Associate 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 Imaging Research Associate Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Imaging Research Associate job is above the national average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA, , with Kentville, NS, and Whitehorse, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Whitehorse, YT, beats the national average by $14,250 (21.1%), and Berkeley, CA, furthers that trend with another $15,716 (23.2%) 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 Imaging Research Associate appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between Berkeley, CA, and Oak Bay, BC, , 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 Imaging Research Associate role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Berkeley, CA

    $83,401

    $40.10

    Kentville, NS

    $82,460

    $39.64

    Whitehorse, YT

    $81,935

    $39.39

    Carcross, YT

    $81,887

    $39.37

    San Carlos, CA

    $81,729

    $39.29

    Sitka, AK

    $81,539

    $39.20

    North Cowichan, BC

    $81,367

    $39.12

    South San Francisco, CA

    $81,266

    $39.07

    Duncan, BC

    $81,054

    $38.97

    Oak Bay, BC

    $80,907

    $38.90

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

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

    For example Electrophysiology Fellowship jobs pay as much as $212,873 (314.5%) more than the average Imaging Research Associate salary of $67,685. If you're qualified, finding work as an Electrophysiology Fellowship may help you make more money than that of the average Imaging Research Associate position.

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    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Electrophysiology Fellowship

    $280,558

    $134.88

    Entry Level Sonographer

    $110,073

    $52.92

    Clinical Microbiologist

    $77,874

    $37.44

    Gastroenterology Medical Assistant

    $41,370

    $19.89

    Radiology Transporter

    $34,417

    $16.55

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    Infographic detailing Imaging 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.