What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Science Research Analyst?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Science Research Analyst jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Cupertino, CA (23.4% above average), followed by Pasadena, CA and Sitka, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Cupertino, CA $91,254 $7,604 $1,754 $43.87 Pasadena, CA $89,584 $7,465 $1,722 $43.07 Sitka, AK $89,104 $7,425 $1,713 $42.84 Pennington County, SD $88,049 $7,337 $1,693 $42.33 San Francisco, CA $87,144 $7,262 $1,675 $41.90 Stanford, CA $87,018 $7,251 $1,673 $41.84 San Jose, CA $86,686 $7,223 $1,667 $41.68 Waimea, HI $86,268 $7,189 $1,659 $41.48 Cottonwood, UT $85,117 $7,093 $1,636 $40.92 Falmouth, MA $84,983 $7,081 $1,634 $40.86

Science Research Analyst

Science Research Analyst Salary

Q: How much does a Science Research Analyst make?

The average annual pay for a science research analyst in the United States is $73,965 a year — that works out to approximately $35.56 an hour. The middle 80% of Science Research Analysts earn between $57,000 (10th percentile) and $98,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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

We found several jobs related to Science Research Analyst in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Bloomberg Intelligence at $50,964 (68.9%) above Science Research Analyst. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Bloomberg Intelligence $124,929 $10,410 $2,402 $60.06 Sociology Researcher $113,102 $9,425 $2,175 $54.38 Barclays Equity Research Analyst $100,600 $8,383 $1,934 $48.37 Business Research Analyst $98,662 $8,221 $1,897 $47.43 Ucla Research Assistant $53,418 $4,451 $1,027 $25.68

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Science Research Analyst Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$73,965

Columbus

Ohio

$71,443

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How much does a Science Research Analyst make?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average annual pay for a Science Research Analyst in the United States is $73,965 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $35.56 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,422/week or $6,163/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $99,500 and as low as $38,500, the majority of Science Research Analyst salaries currently range between $57,000 (25th percentile) to $98,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $98,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Science Research Analyst varies greatly (by as much as 41500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Science Research Analyst in your area makes on average $71,443 per year, or $2,522 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $73,965. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Science Research Analyst salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Science Research Analyst 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 Science Research Analyst Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Science Research Analyst job is above the national average. Topping the list is Cupertino, CA, , with Pasadena, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $15,139 (20.5%), and Cupertino, CA, furthers that trend with another $17,289 (23.4%) above the $73,965 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Cupertino, CA, and Falmouth, MA, , 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 Science Research Analyst role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Cupertino, CA	$91,254	$7,604	$1,754	$43.87
Pasadena, CA	$89,584	$7,465	$1,722	$43.07
Sitka, AK	$89,104	$7,425	$1,713	$42.84
Pennington County, SD	$88,049	$7,337	$1,693	$42.33
San Francisco, CA	$87,144	$7,262	$1,675	$41.90
Stanford, CA	$87,018	$7,251	$1,673	$41.84
San Jose, CA	$86,686	$7,223	$1,667	$41.68
Waimea, HI	$86,268	$7,189	$1,659	$41.48
Cottonwood, UT	$85,117	$7,093	$1,636	$40.92
Falmouth, MA	$84,983	$7,081	$1,634	$40.86

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Science Research Analyst Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Science Research Analyst category.

For example Bloomberg Intelligence jobs pay as much as $50,964 (68.9%) more than the average Science Research Analyst salary of $73,965. If you're qualified, finding work as a Bloomberg Intelligence may help you make more money than that of the average Science Research Analyst position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Bloomberg Intelligence	$124,929	$10,410	$2,402	$60.06
Sociology Researcher	$113,102	$9,425	$2,175	$54.38
Barclays Equity Research Analyst	$100,600	$8,383	$1,934	$48.37
Business Research Analyst	$98,662	$8,221	$1,897	$47.43
Ucla Research Assistant	$53,418	$4,451	$1,027	$25.68

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