What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Research Study Assistant?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Research Study Assistant jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.1% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Kentville, NS. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $56,531 $4,710 $1,087 $27.18 Berkeley, CA $55,799 $4,649 $1,073 $26.83 Kentville, NS $55,648 $4,637 $1,070 $26.75 Carcross, YT $55,261 $4,605 $1,062 $26.57 Koyuk, AK $55,226 $4,602 $1,062 $26.55 Haines Junction, YT $55,073 $4,589 $1,059 $26.48 North Cowichan, BC $54,911 $4,575 $1,055 $26.40 Sitka, AK $54,899 $4,574 $1,055 $26.39 South San Francisco, CA $54,763 $4,563 $1,053 $26.33 Duncan, BC $54,699 $4,558 $1,051 $26.30

Research Study Assistant

Research Study Assistant Salary

Q: How much does a Research Study Assistant make?

The average annual pay for a research study assistant in the United States is $45,571 a year — that works out to approximately $21.91 an hour. The middle 80% of Research Study Assistants earn between $31,500 (10th percentile) and $60,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Research Study Assistant Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Research Study Assistant in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Research Professor at $68,924 (151.2%) above Research Study Assistant. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Research Professor $114,495 $9,541 $2,201 $55.05 Seismic Processing Geophysicist $95,411 $7,950 $1,834 $45.87 Molecular Cellular Biologist $81,704 $6,808 $1,571 $39.28 Molecular Medicine Phd $80,687 $6,723 $1,551 $38.79 Laboratory Research Assistant $42,113 $3,509 $809 $20.25

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Research Study Assistant Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$45,571

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Ohio

$44,017

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How much does a Research Study Assistant make?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average annual pay for a Research Study 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 Research Study 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 Research Study 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 Research Study 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 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Research Study Assistant salaries.

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

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Research Study Assistant job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Kentville, NS, close behind in the second and third positions. Kentville, NS, beats the national average by $10,077 (22.1%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $10,960 (24.1%) 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 Research Study Assistant 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 Nome, AK, and Duncan, 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 a Research Study Assistant role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$56,531	$4,710	$1,087	$27.18
Berkeley, CA	$55,799	$4,649	$1,073	$26.83
Kentville, NS	$55,648	$4,637	$1,070	$26.75
Carcross, YT	$55,261	$4,605	$1,062	$26.57
Koyuk, AK	$55,226	$4,602	$1,062	$26.55
Haines Junction, YT	$55,073	$4,589	$1,059	$26.48
North Cowichan, BC	$54,911	$4,575	$1,055	$26.40
Sitka, AK	$54,899	$4,574	$1,055	$26.39
South San Francisco, CA	$54,763	$4,563	$1,053	$26.33
Duncan, BC	$54,699	$4,558	$1,051	$26.30

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

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

For example Research Professor jobs pay as much as $68,924 (151.2%) more than the average Research Study Assistant salary of $45,571. If you're qualified, finding work as a Research Professor may help you make more money than that of the average Research Study Assistant position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Research Professor	$114,495	$9,541	$2,201	$55.05
Seismic Processing Geophysicist	$95,411	$7,950	$1,834	$45.87
Molecular Cellular Biologist	$81,704	$6,808	$1,571	$39.28
Molecular Medicine Phd	$80,687	$6,723	$1,551	$38.79
Laboratory Research Assistant	$42,113	$3,509	$809	$20.25

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Infographic detailing Research Study 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.

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