Masters Intern

Masters Intern Salary

$18.5K

$34K

$50.5K

$35,436

/year

$17.04

/hour

Masters Intern Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$35,436

Columbus

Ohio

$34,227

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    How much does a Masters Intern make?

    As of Aug 31, 2026, the average annual pay for a Masters Intern in the United States is $35,436 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $17.04 an hour. This is the equivalent of $681/week or $2,953/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $50,500 and as low as $18,500, the majority of Masters Intern salaries currently range between $30,000 (25th percentile) to $40,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $45,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Masters Intern varies greatly (by as much as 10000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Masters Intern in your area makes on average $34,227 per year, or $1,209 (3.412%) less than the national average annual salary of $35,436. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Masters Intern salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Masters Intern 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 Masters Intern Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Masters Intern job is above the national average. Topping the list is Bethel, AK, , with Daly City, CA, and Riverside, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Riverside, CA, beats the national average by $11,597 (32.7%), and Bethel, AK, furthers that trend with another $17,330 (48.9%) above the $35,436 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Masters Intern appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    However, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies modestly at 19% between Bethel, AK, and Berkeley, CA, , suggesting it may be difficult to see much positive wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may help determine the balance between location and salary for a Masters Intern role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Bethel, AK

    $52,766

    $25.37

    Daly City, CA

    $51,217

    $24.62

    Riverside, CA

    $47,033

    $22.61

    Incline Village, NV

    $44,719

    $21.50

    Minden, NV

    $44,636

    $21.46

    Eden Prairie, MN

    $44,346

    $21.32

    Barrow, AK

    $44,145

    $21.22

    Wasilla, AK

    $44,006

    $21.16

    New Hampton, NY

    $43,723

    $21.02

    Berkeley, CA

    $43,389

    $20.86

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Masters Intern Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Masters Intern category.

    For example Software Engineering Internships jobs pay as much as $69,427 (195.9%) more than the average Masters Intern salary of $35,436. If you're qualified, finding work as a Software Engineering Internships may help you make more money than that of the average Masters Intern position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Software Engineering Internships

    $104,863

    $50.41

    Ea Engineering

    $65,624

    $31.55

    Environmental Engineer Intern

    $38,778

    $18.64

    Gis Intern

    $36,339

    $17.47

    Intern Instructional Designer

    $35,436

    $17.04

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Masters Intern salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $35,436 per year or $17.04 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.