Part Time Research Assistant

Part Time Research Assistant Salary

$17.5K

$44K

$66K

$45,571

/year

$21.91

/hour

Part Time Research Assistant Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$45,571

Columbus

Ohio

$44,017

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    How much does a Part Time Research Assistant make?

    As of Aug 17, 2026, the average annual pay for a Part Time Research Assistant in the United States is $45,571 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $21.91 an hour. This is the equivalent of $876/week or $3,797/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $66,000 and as low as $17,500, the majority of Part Time Research Assistant salaries currently range between $38,500 (25th percentile) to $53,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $60,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Part Time Research Assistant varies greatly (by as much as 14500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Part Time Research Assistant in your area makes on average $44,017 per year, or $1,554 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $45,571. Ohio ranks number 39 out of 50 states nationwide for Part Time Research Assistant salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Part Time Research Assistant 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 Part Time Research Assistant Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Part Time Research Assistant job is above the national average. Topping the list is Cupertino, CA, , with Nantucket, MA, and Mercer Island, WA, close behind in the second and third positions. Mercer Island, WA, beats the national average by $10,241 (22.5%), and Cupertino, CA, furthers that trend with another $10,652 (23.4%) above the $45,571 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 2% between Cupertino, CA, and South 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 a Part Time Research Assistant role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Cupertino, CA

    $56,223

    $27.03

    Nantucket, MA

    $56,074

    $26.96

    Mercer Island, WA

    $55,812

    $26.83

    Berkeley, CA

    $55,799

    $26.83

    Redwood City, CA

    $55,795

    $26.82

    Selawik, AK

    $55,731

    $26.79

    Koyuk, AK

    $55,226

    $26.55

    Mill Valley, CA

    $55,071

    $26.48

    Sitka, AK

    $54,899

    $26.39

    South San Francisco, CA

    $54,763

    $26.33

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Part Time Research Assistant Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Part Time Research Assistant category.

    For example Certified Clinical Research Professional jobs pay as much as $61,765 (135.5%) more than the average Part Time Research Assistant salary of $45,571. If you're qualified, finding work as a Certified Clinical Research Professional may help you make more money than that of the average Part Time Research Assistant position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Certified Clinical Research Professional

    $107,336

    $51.60

    Clinical Research Associate 1

    $85,542

    $41.13

    Psychology Research Assistant

    $59,773

    $28.74

    Crf

    $58,118

    $27.94

    Clinical Research Assistant

    $47,241

    $22.71

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    Infographic detailing Part Time Research Assistant salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $45,571 per year or $21.91 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.